Indian companies raised Rs 1.7 lakh crore via commercial papers in September, the highest since April, marking a 44% monthly jump despite higher yields. RBI data highlights a structural funding shift toward non-bank sources, with corporates increasingly tapping debt markets for working capital.
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, fueled by strong earnings and falling crude prices, marking their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024.