The central bank also retained the GDP growth forecast at 9.5% for the on-going fiscal year and revised CPI inflation projection downward to 5.3% which also supported sentiment
Bonds and shares issued by Chinese developers slumped as onshore markets returned from a week-long holiday with few clues as to how regulators propose to contain contagion from Evergrande's problems
Investors were rattled the past few weeks due to prospects of higher inflation and reduced stimulus. A likely deal between US lawmakers to boost US debt limit into December calmed nerves
Shares of India's Tata Motors surged to their highest levels in nearly four years on Thursday after Morgan Stanley Research upgraded the stock
Technology stocks and emerging-Asian markets are among those most at risk, while cyclical shares and the assets of energy-exporting nations are seen as possible havens
The blue-chip measure closed 2.2% lower, capping its worst longest losing streak since May 2019 and extending its loss from a September high to 9.3%
The company now holds record for most-subscribed IPO and best-listing day performance
The capital infusion will be used to further invest in product development, content expansion, and customer support, and to drive organic growth as well as acquisitions
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Appointment will be for two years, extendable for one year; contenders can quote a fee as low as Re 1, must submit bids by October 20
Will market regulator Sebi take up measures allowing PE players to set up mutual funds at today's board meeting? Will there be a decision on the M&A norms, and special voting rights for startups?
Higher demand for discretionary products and price hike to support margins
Lower rates to aid loan demand for financiers who can offset discounts over the long tenure
Hui Ka Yan said the company was striving to ensure quality delivery of properties and stressed the importance to resume construction on developments where building had been halted
Singapore-traded FTSE China futures are about 2% below Friday's closing level. Safe-haven assets such as the yen and U.S. Treasuries rose slightly in morning trade.
The news also helped the risk-sensitive Australian dollar, though anticipation that the Federal Reserve may move a step closer to tapering later on Wednesday kept a lid on gains and the mood
Sebi's plan could push foreign investors to upgrade their custodial arrangements, spend more on foreign exchange charges and other costs.
Post global cues, rebound in metal, realty stocks improves investor mood
The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.6% by 0704 GMT after sinking to a two-month low in the previous session
Universal Music Group's shares surged at the start of trading on Tuesday, as the company behind singers such as Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift made its stock market debut