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Vol. I · No. 3Sunday, 27 September 2026Printed 6:20 AM IST

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World

Trump rejects Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days

Iran's foreign minister acknowledges Trump's comments, but adds that Tehran is waiting for the "definitive views" of mediators.

BBC·Reuters·CNBC·Guardian·NDTV Profit·Moneycontrol·+28 papers

World

China, US agree to $30 billion tariff cut, AI dialogue, says Chinese FM

The leaders of the world's two largest economies ended a three-day ​summit that showcased personal diplomacy rather than big public breakthroughs…

BS·BusinessLine·Reuters·Moneycontrol·ET·WSJ6 papers

World

Delhi, Maharashtra SIR: Election Commission extends claims, objections deadlines; check new dates

The Election Commission has extended the deadline for filing claims and objections in Delhi's electoral rolls revision to October 30.

Mint·Moneycontrol

The Week Ahead

Times in IST
  1. Fri2OctMarkets closedNSE & BSE shut for Gandhi JayantiIN
  2. Fri2OctUS jobs reportSeptember payrolls · 6:00 PM ISTUS
  3. Wed7OctRBI policy decisionRate call after the 5–7 Oct MPC meeting · 10 AM ISTIN

The CFA & CA Lens

Today’s news, exam-style

CFA Level I

Alternative Investments

Oil prices & India's economy

In the newsTrump rejects Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days

India imports most of the oil it uses, so pricier crude widens the trade deficit, weakens the rupee and pushes up inflation, all at once.

Exam angleBackwardation (spot above futures) signals tight near-term supply; contango (futures above spot) signals plentiful supply and storage costs.

Economics

Tariffs & trade

In the newsChina, US agree to $30 billion tariff cut, AI dialogue, says Chinese FM

A tariff is a tax on imports. It shields domestic producers but raises prices for consumers and often invites retaliation.

Exam angleFor a small importing country a tariff creates a deadweight loss: consumers lose more than producers and the government gain.

Equity Investments

IPOs & the grey market

In the newsJSW One Platforms files draft papers for ₹3,054 crore IPO

An IPO is a company's first sale of shares to the public. The grey-market premium is an unofficial pre-listing price signal, not a promise of listing gains.

Exam anglePrimary market: the company raises new capital. Secondary market: investors trade existing shares and the company receives nothing.

CA · ICAI

CA Final · Financial Reporting

Revenue recognition

In the newsCentre orders captive coal power plants to maximise power output on surging demand

Revenue is recognised when control of goods or services passes to the customer, not simply when cash arrives or a contract is signed.

Exam angleInd AS 115's five steps: identify the contract → performance obligations → transaction price → allocate it → recognise as each obligation is satisfied.

CA Final · Indirect Tax Laws

Customs & anti-dumping duty

In the newsTrump-Xi Summit Yields Coal-Buying Pledge As Tariff Talks Extend

Goods coming into India pay basic customs duty plus IGST. Anti-dumping and safeguard duties are extra levies that protect local producers from unfairly cheap imports.

Exam angleIGST paid on imports is available as input tax credit; basic customs duty is not, so it becomes part of the cost of the goods.

CA Inter · Financial Management

Financial leverage

In the newsWhat we want to see next week from one of Jim Cramer's 6 stocks to buy

Borrowing lets a company grow without issuing new shares, but interest has to be paid in good years and bad, which makes profits swing more.

Exam angleDegree of financial leverage = EBIT ÷ (EBIT − interest). Debt magnifies changes in EPS in both directions.

Markets

17 stories

Stocks to Watch

What we want to see next week from one of Jim Cramer's 6 stocks to buy

Micron has all the leverage heading into earnings as memory supply constraints persist. But how long will this favorable cycle last?

CNBC

Economy & Policy

17 stories

DA news: Punjab govt notifies 8% dearness allowance hike for state employees and pensioners — Latest updates

DA news update: Punjab government has notified an 8% dearness allowance hike for state government and pensioners, effective from 1 September, as per an official statement from the chief minister's office.

Mint

Companies & Deals

17 stories

NTPC, EDF sign pact to develop renewable energy projects in India

NTPC and EDF Power Solutions India have established a joint venture to develop renewable energy projects. This partnership aims to focus on pumped storage and hydropower projects within India and its neighboring countries.

ET·The Hindu

World

15 stories

S Jaishankar slams Pakistan at UNGA — says ‘serial practitioner of terrorism’ cannot claim immunity

While Jaishankar did not name Pakistan directly in his remarks, he was referring to the address delivered by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the UNGA yesterday.

Mint·BusinessLine

Technology

11 stories

Opinion

2 stories

Subscriber Desk

Behind a paywall — headline and summary only

The Wall Street Journal

Financial Times

Bloomberg

The New York Times

MarketWatch

Markets · daily closes

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