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Reserve Bank of India to Auction ₹29,900 Crore in State Bonds
India's central bank will manage the sale of State Government Securities on 3 November 2026, enabling states to raise funds for their development programmes.

SGX RegCo, CGAC Propose New Boardroom Rules for Singapore Firms
The proposed changes, including a lead independent director requirement, could affect about 70 listed entities in Singapore.

RBI Sets ₹14,167 Redemption Price for Sovereign Gold Bonds
India's central bank announced the premature redemption rate for its 2021-22 Series VII bonds, calculated from recent gold market prices.

Utssav CZ Gold Jewels Board Backs 1:1 Bonus Share Issue
The Indian jewellery firm seeks to double its outstanding equity to 5 crore shares and raise authorised capital to ₹60 crore, subject to shareholder consent.

Concord Biotech sets November 4 record for 1:1 bonus shares
The Ahmedabad-based biopharmaceutical firm's stock closed 1.25% higher on October 30, despite a 14.28% decline over the past year.

SGX Chief Loh Boon Chye to Step Down, Spotlight on STI Leaders
Singapore Exchange CEO Loh Boon Chye plans to step down in mid-July 2027, concluding over a decade at the helm and drawing focus to the extended tenures of other Straits Times Index company chiefs.

Vietnam's SHB issues S$229m first CGIF-backed Singapore dollar bond
The dual-tranche offering by Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) is the first Singapore dollar bond from a Vietnamese issuer, funding local small and medium enterprises.

RBI Sets ₹14,213 Redemption Price for Sovereign Gold Bond Series VI
The Reserve Bank of India announced a premature redemption value of ₹14,213 per unit for its 2019–20 Series VI gold bonds, effective today, 30 October 2026.

Nasdaq 100's 3rd Correction of 2026 on Alphabet, Tech Earnings
The Nasdaq 100 Index recorded its third technical correction this year, falling 4.5% on Friday, as investors reacted to disappointing financial results from several major technology firms.

Hong Kong summit to gather financial leaders, HSI up 1.6% historically
Hong Kong's fifth annual Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit, starting next week, has historically coincided with a 1.6 per cent average rise in the Hang Seng Index.

Singapore Chip Stocks Decline as Alphabet Misses Forecasts
Singapore-listed semiconductor shares, including AEM, experienced significant drops on Friday, 30 October 2026, following a 12.6 per cent plunge in Alphabet stock after its third-quarter revenue fell below expectations.

Panth Infracon shares jump 10% despite Q2 profit halving
Panth Infracon's stock climbed over 10% on BSE today, reaching an intraday high of ₹13.99, even as the company reported a 54.61% year-on-year drop in net profit for the September quarter.

Asian Equities Climb on Anthropic IPO, Rate Decisions Loom
Asian equities surged on October 27 as AI bellwether Anthropic filed for its US IPO, while Meta Platforms planned a US$95 billion equity raise ahead of key central bank meetings.

European Stocks Edge Up, HSBC Falls on Q3 Miss
The Stoxx Europe 600 Index saw modest gains by late morning London time, despite HSBC Holdings Plc's third-quarter earnings falling short of market expectations.

Indian Equities Flat on Oil Concerns; ICICI Securities Recommends Futures
India's Nifty 50 and Sensex closed Tuesday mostly unchanged, as Brent crude oil traded near $116 per barrel. ICICI Securities offered futures recommendations for CDSL, Zydus Lifesciences, and Sun Pharma.

Anand Rathi's Patel: Bullish India outlook, stock levels after drop
Jigar Patel of Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers suggests a conditional bullish outlook for Indian indices and specific trading levels for Paytm, Sapphire Foods, and Larsen & Toubro.

Japan's Nikkei 225 Dips 0.43% as Tech Shares Fall
The Tokyo benchmark index recorded its third consecutive session of losses on Monday, while the broader Topix index posted gains.

SGX ETF market expands, investors cautioned on hidden costs
The Singapore Exchange's ETF market reached S$20 billion by end-June 2026, with recent listings offering exposure to major Asian and global markets.

RBI to Auction ₹23,300 Crore in State Bonds for Eleven Indian States
The Reserve Bank of India will conduct the auction on October 27, 2026, offering a mix of new and re-issued securities with varying maturities.

Indian Equities Decline; Zomato, Adani Energy Post Q2 Profit Gains
India's benchmark indices fell for a second session on 22 October 2026, with the Sensex down 0.19%, as companies reported Q2 FY27 results and corporate updates.

AI Earnings Drive Equities Higher; French Bond Yields Hit 5%
Global stock indexes gained on Wednesday, October 21, with Super Micro shares rising 9.5% after exceeding forecasts, as France's 10-year bond yield reached 5%.

RBI Sets ₹14,425 Redemption Price for 2018-19 Gold Bond Series
India's central bank announced the final redemption price for its Sovereign Gold Bond 2018-19 Series-II, which matures today, October 23, 2026, at ₹14,425 per unit.

Jakarta Index Hits Six-Year Low After MSCI Market Status Warning
Indonesia's benchmark stock index plunged 15.2% over two sessions, hitting a six-year low after MSCI signalled a potential market status downgrade, prompting official meetings and regulatory action.

Vingroup's Pham Nhat Vuong, Buffett among top global wealth gainers
Southeast Asia's richest man, Pham Nhat Vuong, added $2.3 billion to his net worth on Wednesday, driven by a 7% surge in Vingroup shares. He ranked second globally in daily fortune increase.

MSCI Downgrade Threat Sinks Indonesia Stocks to Six-Year Low
Jakarta's benchmark index fell over 5 per cent on Monday, following an 11.6 per cent drop on Friday, as MSCI considers reclassifying Indonesia to "standalone" status from "emerging markets" next year.

Indian Stocks Gain: Choice Broking Sees Nifty, Bank Nifty Bias Improve
India's key equity indices, the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, posted their second consecutive weekly rise, with Choice Broking's Sumeet Bagadia noting an improved market bias and buying interest at lower levels.

RBI to Auction ₹23,000 Crore in Treasury Bills on October 21
The Reserve Bank of India will offer 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day government debt, allowing retail investors to participate through its Retail Direct portal with a 5 percent allocation cap.

Samsung, SK Hynix See Steepest Weekly Stock Drop Since 2008
South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix recorded significant share declines, driven by record foreign selling on the Kospi amid wider market concerns.

Goodluck India Stock Hits Record High on Strong Q1FY27 Results
The manufacturer reported 31% revenue growth in Q1FY27 and secured new defence and export orders totaling over ₹255 crore and $13.6 million.

Leon Gallery September Auction Nets P31.2 Million Zóbel Sale
Manila's Leon Gallery concluded its Magnificent September Auction 2026 on September 12, achieving significant prices for modern fine art and historical artifacts, including a Fernando Zóbel painting.

India Nifty Surpasses 22,800; Anand Rathi Eyes 23,000 Hurdle
The index closed just under 23,000 on 15 October, with its hourly Relative Strength Index moving above 70 for the first time since August 2026.

HDFC, Kotak Halt Bulk Gold ETF Subscriptions
Several major Indian mutual funds, including HDFC and Kotak Mahindra, suspended bulk gold exchange-traded fund subscriptions on 15 October, following discussions with the market regulator.

RBI sets ₹14,614 gold bond redemption for October 19
India's central bank confirmed the price for the 2020-21 Series VII Sovereign Gold Bonds, calculated from average gold rates over three business days.

HKEX Postpones T+1 Share Settlement to Second Half 2028
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing will now implement the faster settlement cycle in H2 2028, after receiving 109 industry responses requesting additional preparation time.

SGX lot changes fail to shift bank trading dominance
Singapore Exchange's recent move to 10-share trading lots has not reduced the market influence of its three largest banks, which still comprise a third of September's turnover.

Indian Equities Decline on Oil, Outflows; HDFC Securities Recommends Two Stocks
India's Nifty 50 fell 0.44% to 22,622.70 and the Sensex dropped 0.34% to 72,781.89 on Wednesday, 14 October, as market sentiment cooled after Tuesday's rally.

DAM Capital names HAL, BDL, MIDHANI top Indian defence stock picks
The brokerage projects up to 39% upside for Bharat Dynamics, forecasting broader growth drivers for India's defence sector beyond order volumes.