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TCS schedules Q2 FY27 results, dividend
India's largest IT firm will convene its board on October 8, 2026, to consider a second interim dividend, with a record date of October 14, 2026.
Hong Kong Green Finance urges scaled APAC transition funding
The Hong Kong Green Finance Association states that economies in the Asia Pacific must convert climate plans into large-scale financing, as transition bonds currently form a minor segment of the region's sustainable debt market.
Ryde Group faces US fraud lawsuit, Cayman Islands shareholder petition
Singapore-based ride-hailing firm Ryde Group, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, is defending a US class action alleging a pump-and-dump scheme and a Cayman Islands shareholder petition for a buyout of 6.9 million shares.
Indian Equities Begin October with Eight-Week Losing Streak
The Nifty and Sensex indices recorded their longest weekly decline in a quarter-century as October began, recalling past market volatility during the month.
Vingroup Share Drop Ranks Pham Thu Huong Third on Vietnam Rich List
Deputy chairwoman Pham Thu Huong's net worth fell to $3.9 billion as Vingroup shares plunged 13.8% from early September highs, while Vietjet Air's chairwoman gained.
Indian States to Auction ₹25,100 Crore in Government Securities
The Reserve Bank of India will conduct an auction on October 6, 2026, offering various tenors of State Government Securities to both institutional and individual investors through its E-Kuber system.
Indian Stocks Face "Negligible Returns" Cycle, Says Shankar Sharma
Investor Shankar Sharma attributes the Indian Nifty's 18% fall from its January 2026 peak to a post-boom "lake of returns", urging a shift to fixed income.
ASX faces proxy advisor push to reject executive pay
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) urges Australian Securities Exchange investors to vote against its pay report, citing a 23.6% share price drop last year and A$51.5 million in losses, ahead of the October 22 annual meeting.
Singapore MAS appoints 5 managers for S$1.45bn equity development
The central bank’s programme aims to enhance liquidity and broaden trading beyond blue-chip stocks into smaller companies, drawing private capital.
Philippines Treasury Raises $1.36 Billion in Retail Bond Sale
The two-and-a-half-year offering generated PHP84.9 billion from individual investors, according to the Philippines treasury's report yesterday.
Hong Kong issues world's largest digital green bond, HK$20bn
The territory's latest digital bond offering, valued at US$2.55 billion, marks the largest such issuance globally to date.
Indian Legacy Funds Outperform Newer Rivals in Volatile Market
Older asset managers delivered 3.2% average returns in large- and mid-cap funds, against 0.8% for newer firms, a Mint analysis found.
Shein Shares Dive 6% on 67% Profit Slide in Hong Kong
The fast-fashion retailer's adjusted net profit fell to US$228 million in the second quarter, pushing its margin to 2.1% amid rising freight costs.
India Gold, Silver Prices Drop Amid Global Economic Concerns
Futures contracts for gold and silver in India saw a sharp decline on Tuesday, with international bullion tumbling 4% to a seven-week low, influenced by elevated energy costs and Federal Reserve rate hike expectations.
Mainland China Stocks Plunge to 13-Month Low Amid Tech Sell-Off
The CSI 300 fell 2.2% on Monday, its lowest since August 2025, while the Star Market 50 dropped 4.1% as oil prices climbed above US$100 a barrel.
China Consumer Stocks Plunge 18% as AI Focus Diverts Capital
MSCI China consumer goods sub-indexes hit near 10-year lows, contrasting sharply with tech gains, as August retail sales growth remained minimal.
HSBC: Asian Equities in AI Boom, Yields Tug of War
Herald van der Linde, HSBC's head of equity strategy for Asia-Pacific, notes a more positive stance on regional equities after the US Federal Reserve's September rate hike.
Akamai Surges on Anthropic Deal, Microsoft AI Boosts US Stocks
Akamai Technologies surged on an US$11.6 billion cloud services deal with Anthropic, while Microsoft unveiled new AI features for its Copilot app on 25 September 2026.
SPR Auto Rallies 47% in 6 Months, Motilal Oswal Sees 37% Upside
Motilal Oswal Financial Services forecasts a ₹6,150 target price for the Delhi-headquartered auto components maker, which is shifting towards a diversified mobility platform.
Bursa Malaysia Awards 32 Firms for Investor Relations
The inaugural event on 4 September in Kuala Lumpur honoured listed companies and executives for transparent communication and market standards.
Accelya Solutions Leads Indian IT Dividend Yields for FY26
Accelya Solutions India recorded an 8% dividend yield for the 2026 fiscal year, surpassing major Indian IT firms like TCS and Infosys, despite an 11% decline in the Nifty IT index this year.
Wong Koon Lup, Kenneth Low face S$76m misappropriation charges
Singaporean authorities have charged Wong Koon Lup and Kenneth Low, former executives of CW Group and Allied Technologies respectively, with conspiring in the misappropriation of tens of millions of dollars from their companies.
Tata Group Shares Plunge ₹52,000 Cr on Boardroom Row, RBI Mandate
Investor losses followed Tata Trusts' opposition to N Chandrasekaran's reappointment and the Reserve Bank of India's decision pushing for a Tata Sons public listing.
Seoul Stocks Climb on Tech Strength, Samsung Electronics Up 3.26%
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) advanced 0.93% to 6,958.32 on Monday, with chipmakers leading gains despite elevated crude oil prices.
Turkish Authorities Freeze Fund Executives' Assets Amid Market Turmoil
Turkiye's Justice Minister Akin Gurlek announced asset freezes for executives at several investment firms, expanding an investigation into a fund-industry crisis that has seen billions of liras wiped from market value.
Multi-Chem CEO, COO Questioned in CPIB Probe; Shares Plunge 40%
Singapore-listed IT distributor Multi-Chem saw its stock halt trading after its chief executive and chief operating officer were asked to post bail and surrender travel documents.
Seoul KOSPI gains 2.66% as inflation concerns ease
Foreign investors turned net buyers, acquiring 424.6 billion won in shares, while the Korean won strengthened against the US dollar.
Vanguard Commits US$2.5 Billion to Vietnam Stocks After FTSE Upgrade
The US fund manager plans to disburse the capital within a year, following Vietnam's official reclassification to an emerging market by FTSE Russell on 21 September.
South Korea FSS Curbs Leveraged Investing, Protects Minors, Elderly
The Financial Supervisory Service announced measures to protect investors from debt-financed trading, targeting minors and elderly clients as credit balances exceed ₩33 trillion.
Indian Firms Set Dividend Record Dates; Today Last Day to Qualify
Fifty-four Indian companies, including Bajaj Holdings and Maharashtra Scooters, have set September 21 as their dividend record date, with today, September 18, being the last day to purchase shares.
Nifty, Sensex Fall 3rd Day: Brent Crude Above $100 as Asia Weakens
Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty and Sensex, declined for a third straight session on 9 September 2026. Global market weakness, elevated crude oil prices, and rising bond yields weighed on sentiment, with Asian indices also showing broad declines.
Indian Equities Face Lower Open as Crude Prices Climb Past $100
India's Sensex and Nifty 50 will open lower on 10 September, driven by global caution. Brent crude trades near $102 a barrel, revisiting a July high. Rising bond yields also contribute to market weakness, reviving inflation and interest rate outlook concerns.
Seoul Stocks Close Flat as Fed Rate Hike, Won Weakens
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) ended largely unchanged on Thursday, down 0.04 percent, following the US Federal Reserve's rate increase, while the Korean won depreciated 13.6 won against the US dollar.
Kotak Securities analyst names three Indian stock picks
Amol Athawale, VP of Technical Research at Kotak Securities, recommends MFSL, HDFC Life, and Britannia for short-term gains as India's Nifty 50 shows recovery signs.
Korea Exchange after-hours debut triggers 1,637 volatility halts
The Korea Exchange's expanded after-hours session on Monday processed ₩1.8 trillion (US$1.3 billion) in trades, with observers linking a surge in price control activations to lower liquidity.
Kazakhstan secures Rmb10.3bn from China bond markets
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Finance and its Development Bank raised Rmb10.3 billion in September from China's onshore and offshore bond markets, establishing fresh Renminbi benchmarks.