๐ฎ๐ณ India’s Top 10 News — 10 October 2025 (English)
1. LG India IPO becomes most-subscribed billion-dollar IPO in decades
LG Electronics’ India unit raised about $1.3 billion in its initial public offering and attracted staggering demand — bids worth nearly ₹4.43 trillion (~$50 billion), making it one of India’s most subscribed billion-dollar IPOs in decades. Anchor allocations included global funds and sovereign investors, and the offering was fully booked within hours. Listing is scheduled later this month and market-watchers say the success underscores strong investor appetite for marquee domestic listings. Source: Reuters. [oai_citation:0‡Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/lg-electronics-indias-13-billion-ipo-becomes-most-bid-billion-dollar-ipo-since-2025-10-09/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
2. Modi and Trump discuss trade progress in phone call
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump (in a publicized call) discussed “good progress” on trade negotiations between India and the United States. Both sides highlighted the importance of faster trade talks to expand market access and deepen economic ties. Observers say any concrete breakthroughs could influence bilateral investment flows and industry strategies on both sides. Source: Reuters. [oai_citation:1‡Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/modi-says-he-trump-call-reviewed-good-progress-trade-negotiations-2025-10-09/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
3. Bharti Telecom to open $1.7 billion mega-bond issue next week
Bharti Telecom (Airtel parent group) is preparing to launch a $1.7 billion bond offering, bankers told Reuters — a sizable corporate debt move aimed at refinancing and balance-sheet flexibility. The issue is expected to draw strong interest from international and domestic institutional investors, and market participants will watch pricing and tenor for cues on corporate-debt appetite in India. Source: Reuters. [oai_citation:2‡Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indias-bharti-telecom-open-17-bln-mega-bond-issue-next-week-bankers-say-2025-10-09/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
4. Firozabad railway over-bridge collapses; rescue operations underway
An under-construction railway over-bridge collapsed in Firozabad (UP), triggering immediate rescue and relief operations. Local officials and first responders rushed to the scene; details on casualties and injuries are being compiled. Authorities urged people to avoid the area and said investigations will determine the cause of the structural failure. Source: Times of India (regional reporting). [oai_citation:3‡The Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/firozabad-railway-over-bridge-collapses-rescue-operations-under-way/articleshow/124436388.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
5. Kotak Mahindra halts new lump-sum investments into Silver ETF
Kotak Mahindra Asset Management suspended fresh lump-sum and switch-in investments into its Kotak Silver ETF citing a shortage in the underlying silver units. The temporary halt is intended to manage settlement and allocation issues while the fund addresses inventory constraints. Investors were advised to check official notices for details. Source: Reuters. [oai_citation:4‡Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indias-kotak-mahindra-halts-new-investments-silver-etf-amid-shortage-2025-10-09/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
6. India explores a nationwide climate-linked parametric insurance scheme
The government is in early talks with insurers and reinsurers to design a parametric insurance programme that would trigger payouts automatically when predefined weather thresholds (e.g., rainfall, wind speeds) are crossed. The scheme aims to speed up disaster relief after extreme events and reduce lengthy loss-assessment delays — pilot projects in some states have already informed early plans. Source: Reuters. [oai_citation:5‡Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/cop/india-considers-introducing-nationwide-climate-linked-insurance-scheme-2025-10-06/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
7. Darjeeling floods & landslides: relief, evacuations continue
Heavy rains in Darjeeling and neighbouring hill areas caused floods and landslides, damaging roads and bridges and displacing residents and tourists. State and central rescue teams (including NDRF/SDRF) and local authorities are executing evacuations and relief distributions. The events raised fresh concerns about infrastructure resilience and climate adaptation in fragile hill regions. Sources: regional reporting / Times of India.
8. Bihar election campaigning intensifies ahead of November polls
Political parties in Bihar accelerated campaigning after the poll schedule was confirmed. Rallies, manifesto outreach and candidate fights for winnable seats have created a busy pre-poll calendar; analysts expect the election to be fought on development, employment and rural distress narratives. Election preparations by the administration continue in parallel. Sources: NDTV / regional reporting.
9. Cyclone Shakti weakens; coastal warnings remain
Cyclone Shakti has weakened over the Arabian Sea but meteorological departments kept coastal advisories active for Gujarat and Maharashtra coastal districts because of rough seas and localized heavy rain. Authorities urged fishermen to avoid deep sea and local disaster teams continue monitoring. Sources: IMD / LiveMint.
10. IPO wave continues — Tata Capital & other large offerings keep markets busy
Following recent high-profile issuances, the IPO pipeline (including Tata Capital and other large issuers) continues to keep markets active. Heavy subscription tendencies for marquee issues suggest strong institutional appetite; analysts caution that listing performance and global flows will determine the sustainability of this momentum. Sources: Reuters / business press.
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