India’s equity markets ended in the red on October 8. The BSE Sensex closed at 81,773.66, down 153.09 points (0.19%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 25,046.15, losing 62.15 points (0.25%).
Market participants will closely track corporate investment plans, infrastructure project announcements, and fund-raising activities that could influence sectoral momentum and stock-specific action in today’s session.
Escorts Kubota announced plans to invest up to ₹2,000 crore by 2031 to expand its manufacturing and research facilities in Haryana. The company said the investment will focus on strengthening existing production capacity and R&D infrastructure, particularly in the agriculture and construction equipment sectors.
Pharmaceutical company Lupin unveiled plans to establish a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Coral Springs, Florida, aimed at enhancing U.S.-based production of critical respiratory medicines. The strategic expansion aims to boost medicine security and support the health of Florida families and the broader U.S. population.
GR Infraprojects announced that it has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the State Highways Authority of Jharkhand for the construction of the Giridih Bypass (towards Tundi) road. The project spans 26.672 km and has been awarded on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) basis, with a contract value of ₹290.23 crore. The completion period is set at 24 months from the appointed date.
IRB InvIT Fund has launched a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) to raise ₹3,000 crore, with an additional upsize option of ₹250 crore, taking the total potential fundraise to ₹3,250 crore if fully exercised. The indicative offer price is set at ₹60 per unit, reflecting a 2.8% discount to the last closing price.
With fresh developments spanning agriculture machinery expansion, pharma manufacturing in the US, large infrastructure project awards, and significant fund-raising plans, investors are expected to focus on sector specific growth strategies and capital allocation updates as the trading session unfolds.
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Published on: Oct 9, 2025, 8:39 AM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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