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Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, October 28, 2026
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Jio Platforms IPO allotment out; shares set to list on October 28
Jio Platforms has finalised the allotment of its ₹30,213-crore IPO ahead of its stock market debut on October 28. The issue witnessed robust investor interest, attracting subscriptions of over 22 times the shares on offer, with institutional investors leading demand. Market observers are recommending a long-term view on the stock given Jio Platforms’ dominant position in India’s digital ecosystem.
Supreme Court questions Centre over medicine pricing system
The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the wide gap between the maximum retail price of medicines and the price at which they are sold to retailers. During a hearing on drug pricing, the court questioned whether the existing system disproportionately benefits pharmaceutical manufacturers and remarked that the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority appeared to be ineffective in addressing the issue.
Maruti Suzuki Q2 profit hit by rising costs despite strong festival demand
Maruti Suzuki reported a weaker-than-expected profit for the July-September quarter as higher costs for key raw materials such as steel and copper weighed on earnings despite healthy festive-season demand. The automaker also indicated that discussions on BS-VII emission standards are underway within SIAM, the industry’s apex body, ahead of consultations with the government. The company expects the stricter norms to eventually have an impact on vehicle pricing.
Digi Yatra international passenger trials to go live at seven airports from November 1
Digi Yatra will begin international passenger trials at seven Indian airports from November 1, marking a major step in expanding the facial-recognition-based travel platform beyond domestic operations. Eligible Indian nationals holding e-passports and travelling on Air India or IndiGo international flights will be able to participate in the pilot programme, which is expected to pave the way for a wider rollout in 2027.
(Research and VO: Siddharth Mathew Cherian)