India Prime TV Business Desk: August 25, 2026, was an important day for the Indian economy, with volatility in the stock market, movement in the rupee, GDP growth expectations and strong activity in the IPO market. Here are the top 5 business news updates from India.
Business News Today August 25, 2026
Updated 04.50 PM IST
Sensex Drops 100 Points: Trading at 77,200, Nifty Also Falls 50 Points Amid Heavy Selling in Auto and Metal Shares
Heavy Selling Knocks Down Automobile and Metal Vectors
Investors Exercise Caution Amid Ongoing Corporate Disclosures
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Stock Market Under Pressure: Sensex and Nifty Fall
Indian equity markets remained under pressure amid rising US-Iran tensions and higher crude oil prices. During trading, the Nifty 50 was around 24,142, while the Sensex was around 77,185, keeping investors cautious.
The Nifty 50 is India’s major benchmark index and is managed by NSE Indices.
Official market source: NSE India – Nifty 50
Indian Rupee at ₹95.74 Against US Dollar
The Indian rupee opened around ₹95.74 against the US dollar, weakening by 4 paise. Rising crude oil prices and increased dollar demand from importers have added pressure on the Indian currency.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) closely monitors India’s foreign-exchange and financial markets and publishes official exchange-rate and monetary-market information.
Official source: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
India’s GDP Growth Expected at 7.1%
According to a Reuters survey of 58 economists, India’s economic growth could slow to around 7.1% in the April-June quarter, compared with 7.8% in the previous quarter.
Weakness in private investment and higher crude oil prices are among the key risks being watched by economists and investors.
For official GDP and national-account data, readers can refer to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the Government of India’s nodal ministry for official statistics. MoSPI publishes data covering GDP, GVA, national income and other major economic indicators.
Official government source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
IPO Market Remains Active: Companies Prepare to Raise ₹3,500 Crore
The Indian IPO market is witnessing strong activity, with around 10 IPOs expected to raise approximately ₹3,500 crore this week.
Among the companies mentioned is Lumino Industries, which is planning to raise around ₹700 crore, with its issue expected to open on August 27.
Investors should always check the company’s official offer documents and regulatory disclosures before making investment decisions. IPOs and public issues in India are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Official regulatory source: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Indian Banks’ Dollar Bond Sales Cross $10 Billion
Indian banks have crossed $10 billion in US-dollar bond sales following the RBI’s special window. ICICI Bank has been among the active Indian lenders in the international debt market.
The development highlights the growing importance of overseas funding for Indian banks and the country’s access to global financial markets.
For official information on India’s banking and monetary framework, readers can refer to the Reserve Bank of India.
Official source: Reserve Bank of India – Official Website
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