Asian stocks rise after choppy day on Wall Street

Asian stocks opened higher, mirroring a volatile but ultimately positive close for US equities. Investors are navigating renewed US-China trade tensions, with President Trump declaring a trade war. Despite this, dip buyers are supporting market sentiment, keeping it firm.

Singapore Court okays WazirX parent’s plan for return of frozen assets

Singapore High Court approved WazirX’s parent Zettai’s restructuring plan, allowing the Indian crypto exchange to resume operations and begin asset redistribution. Following a creditor re-vote, WazirX expects to reopen by late October, prioritizing orderly withdrawals and enhanced security with third-party custodians like BitGo.

RBI governor highlights India’s growth prospects amid tariff concerns

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated that an early resolution to tariffs would boost India’s economic growth, though higher tariffs are not a major concern. He noted that while capacity utilization and investment sentiment are improving, uncertainties are delaying business and household expenditures. The central bank projects 6.8% growth for the fiscal year, factoring in current […]

RBL Bank board to consider fundraising plan on Oct 18

RBL Bank’s board will meet on October 18 to consider raising funds. This includes issuing equity shares or other linked instruments. The bank is also set to review its second quarter results. Reports suggest Emirates NBD is close to acquiring a majority stake. RBL Bank stated it explores opportunities to enhance shareholder value. The bank’s […]

Rupee’s steepest rise in 4 months said to come on RBI’s dollar sales

The Indian Rupee strengthened significantly on Wednesday, closing at 88.0750 against the US Dollar. This sharp appreciation followed substantial dollar sales by the Reserve Bank of India. Market observers believe this intervention aimed to curb speculative long-dollar positions. The Rupee had previously traded within a narrower range for three weeks.