Markets Today: the Asian close, 26 August 2026
The Asian trading day in one place: 3 stories across currencies, central banks, equities and deals, collected at the close.
Stocks & bonds
Lenskart Share Surge Makes Peyush Bansal India's Newest Billionaire: Peyush Bansal, Lenskart Solutions co-founder, entered India's billionaire ranks after the eyewear retailer's shares hit an all-time high, driven by strong sales.
IPO & deals
Mech-Mind Robotics Targets US$300 Million Hong Kong IPO Order Book Next Week: China's Mech-Mind Robotics plans to open investor orders for its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) on Monday. The AI robotics firm aims to raise US$300 million, reflecting strong investor interest.
Jardine C&C Sells Car Dealerships to Indonesia's Chandra Asri for S$265 Million: Hong Kong-controlled Jardine Cycle & Carriage divests its Singapore and Malaysia automotive retail business. Indonesian tycoon Prajogo Pangestu's Chandra Asri Pacific acquires the assets. The S$265 million (US$208 million) deal expands Chandra Asri into mobility solutions.
Every item above was reported and checked separately today; this wrap collects them in one place at the Asian close. Follow any headline through to the full story for the figures and their sources. The Brief carries the same day in five minutes tomorrow morning.
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