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Today in India: 21 September 2026
NSE's Rs 22,569-crore IPO was subscribed 5.71 times and will list on September 23. Chennai Super Kings replaced Stephen Fleming with Zaheer Khan as head coach. Starbucks announced a Chennai GCC creating 800 tech jobs.
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NSE IPO subscribed 5.71 times, listing on September 23
The National Stock Exchange's Rs 22,569-crore initial public offer was subscribed 5.71 times on Monday, the final day of bidding. Investors placed bids for 50.58 crore shares against 8.86 crore on offer. Qualified institutional buyers led demand at 12.68 times, while retail interest was tepid at 1.39 times. Anchor investors included LIC, Goldman Sachs, Fidelity and GIC.
4 sources, 4 neutral
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CSK appoint Zaheer Khan as head coach, Fleming's 18-year era ends
Chennai Super Kings appointed former India pacer Zaheer Khan as head coach for IPL 2027, replacing Stephen Fleming after 18 seasons. The five-time IPL champions announced the move on Monday. Zaheer brings coaching experience from Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. Owner Rupa Gurunath said his playing record and ability to nurture young talent make him valuable.
5 sources, 5 neutral
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Starbucks to set up Chennai GCC, create 800 tech jobs
Starbucks will establish its first Global Capability Centre in India at Chennai, creating more than 800 technology jobs. The company signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government on Monday. Chief Technology Officer Anand Varadarajan cited Chennai's skilled tech talent, low attrition, infrastructure and state incentives. The announcement follows GCC deals by Tamil Nadu with Walgreens, Chubb and Nordex.
4 sources, 4 neutral
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Tata Trusts challenges Chandrasekaran reappointment in court
Tata Trusts, chaired by Noel Tata, has legally challenged the Tata Sons board's decision to reappoint N Chandrasekaran as chairman for five years. The Trusts argue the September 17 board resolution was void because Tata Sons' Articles require both Trust-nominated directors to support such decisions. Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi will represent Tata Trusts in the matter.
3 sources, 3 neutral
More from today
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IIT Bombay faculty backs professor amid student suicide probe
The IIT Bombay Faculty Forum has issued a statement supporting professor Suryanarayana Doolla, named in an FIR after a second-year BTech student died by suicide on September 18. The forum said Doolla was temporarily relieved as dean of administrative affairs to allow an independent investigation. The student's father alleges caste-based harassment. The Crime Branch is investigating under the SC/ST Act.
3 sources, 3 neutral
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Rudrankksh Patil blames one 9.7 shot for losing Asian Games gold
Rudrankksh Patil lost the Asian Games men's 10m air rifle gold by 0.1 point after a 9.7 shot on his 21st attempt. The 22-year-old led reigning Olympic champion Sheng Lihao for the first 14 shots before the error dropped him to bronze. Himanshu Dhillon took silver with 252.4. Sheng set a Games record 254.2 to retain his title.
3 sources, 2 neutral, 1 sensationalist
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Three arrested, SIT formed in Jamui minor harassment case
Three people have been arrested in Bihar's Jamui district after a video showing two minors being harassed by a group went viral. Police formed a Special Investigation Team headed by Sub-Divisional Police Officer Deepti Monali. The incident took place on September 19. The National Commission for Women took suo motu cognisance and directed the Bihar DGP to register an FIR and submit a report.
4 sources, 1 government-critical, 3 neutral
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Delhi court revives probe into Sonia Gandhi voter list case
A Delhi court on Monday quashed a magistrate's order that had refused to investigate allegations that Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's name was included in the electoral roll in 1980, three years before she acquired Indian citizenship. Special Judge Vishal Gogne set aside the order as non-speaking and lacking reasons, and said the magistrate failed to comply with Section 175(3) of BNSS.
3 sources, 3 neutral
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3 arrested after Jamui teen girl harassment video sparks outrage
Three persons have been arrested in Bihar's Jamui district after a video showing a Class 10 girl and her male friend being sexually harassed went viral on social media. The incident occurred on September 19 when the two teenagers were returning from a coaching class. Police have registered an FIR under the POCSO Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
9 sources, 1 pro-government, 3 government-critical, 5 neutral
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Women's cricket team chases gold as India enters Asian Games Day 4
The Indian women's cricket team will face Sri Lanka in the Asian Games 2026 final on September 22, aiming for the country's first gold medal of the Games. Harmanpreet Kaur's side are defending champions from the 2023 edition. The match is scheduled for 10:30 am IST. India currently has six medals, including silver from shooter Himanshu Dhillon and bronze from Rudrankksh Patil.
3 sources, 3 neutral
Useful today
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NSE IPO fully subscribed, listing on BSE on September 24
The NSE IPO closed with 5.63 times overall subscription. The QIB portion was subscribed 12.68 times, NII 6.54 times, and retail 1.35 times. The listing is expected on BSE on September 24. The grey market premium has fallen sharply from Rs 285 to Rs 48-50, as per livemint.com.
2 sources, 2 neutral
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DigiYatra trials for international departures to begin in October
Live passenger tests for DigiYatra at international departures are expected to begin in October or November at Bengaluru airport, involving Air India and IndiGo passengers. A full rollout is planned for March 2027. Initial phase will cover Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Cochin airports, with immigration integration later.
2 sources, 2 neutral
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Nifty eyes 23,000 support as analysts flag six-week losing streak
The Nifty has fallen for six consecutive weeks, closing the week ended September 18 with a marginal loss of 0.18%. Key support is at 23,000-23,100, with resistance at 23,500-23,700. A slip below 23,000 could extend the fall to 22,700. Bank Nifty is trading in a 55,500-57,000 range.
2 sources, 2 neutral
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Banks may shut five days from Sept 26 as unions strike
Bank branches may stay closed from September 26 to 30 as the UFBU has called a three-day strike on September 28-30, following the weekend on September 26-27. SBI and Union Bank have advised customers to complete transactions before the strike. ATMs, UPI, mobile and internet banking will remain available.
4 sources, 4 neutral
The closing thought
The NSE IPO's strong institutional demand against weak retail interest suggests a cautious but not indifferent market. The Tata Trusts legal challenge and the IIT Bombay faculty's statement both turn on procedural questions that will test institutional norms. The Jamui case shows how quickly a local incident can trigger state and national attention. The Asian Games continues to offer medals but also personal stories of narrow margins. On Tuesday, watch for the women's cricket final and any further movement in the Tata governance matter.
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