<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">NSE is moving closer to its long-awaited IPO, marking a significant development.Top stories also include expectations of an India-US trade deal, India's defense self-reliance push, and challenges in the auto and loan sectors.Important developments include approval of Rs 1.05 lakh crore defense purchases domestically and Meesho filing IPO papers confidentially.The article covers a range of topics from market movements to regulatory clearances, mainly focusing on significant financial and policy decisions.