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Companies from China and India are preparing to launch major stock offerings in 2026, banking on investor interest in markets outside the United States. But growing worries about sky-high technology prices could slow things down. Deals involving Asian stocks, including new company listings, follow-up sales, and convertible bonds, reached $267 billion through this year. That […] source:

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China and India drive equity surge as investors leave the U.S.

Indian PM Modi and Russian President Putin met to deepen economic ties despite US pressure to halt oil trade post-Ukraine invasion. They discussed expanding trade, Arctic navigation, and nuclear power cooperation. India and Russia signed agreements on mobility and exports, despite US tariffs. Russia offers discounted oil to India, now its top supplier. India aims to increase trade with Russia to $100 billion by decade's end, despite US and EU criticism.

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Modi, Putin meet to deepen economic ties despite US pressure

The Indian rupee weakened to 89.9 per USD after the RBI cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 5.25%. This decision was influenced by low inflation and steady growth, creating a "Goldilocks" scenario. The rupee's decline is due to soft trade flows, capital outflows, and U.S. tariffs. The RBI maintained a neutral stance, suggesting this may be the final rate cut for now.

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Rupee Slides as RBI Cuts Rates

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% and announced measures to inject up to $16 billion into the banking system through debt purchases and a foreign exchange swap. The RBI aims to support growth and bond market sentiment, with open-market operations and FX swaps scheduled for December. This marks the first OMO auction since May, reflecting RBI's awareness of G-sec yields and FX risks.

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India's RBI to deliver up to $16 billion liquidity boost for bond markets

** India's real estate stocks rises 1.3% after RBI cuts repo rate by 25 basis points** Nine of the 10 sub-index constituents trade higher** India's central bank cuts key lending rate in line with consensus view** Also announces open market operations of 1 trillion rupees to boost liquidity** Lower interest rate results in cheaper loans and can aid property sales** Benchmark Nifty 50 and Sensex up 0.3% each

India's real estate stocks rise as RBI cuts repo rate, boosts liquidity

** Financials climb 0.7%** Reserve Bank of India cuts key lending rate by 25 basis points to support economic growth** Rate cut makes borrowing cheaper, aiding loan demand and lowering funding costs, helping banks and non-bank lenders** NIFTYFIN was up 0.2% ahead of policy decision** Of 20 stocks on sub-index, 14 trading higher

India's financial stocks gain on RBI rate cut

Indian companies Adani and Hindalco are exploring investments in Peru's copper sector amid rising demand. Peru, a major copper producer, is negotiating a free trade agreement with India to secure copper supply chains. Adani and Hindalco are in early stages of investment exploration, with India aiming to source most of its copper concentrate from overseas by 2047. Free trade talks, including copper supply, are in final stages, expected to conclude by May.

India's Adani, Hindalco seek Peru copper assets as demand surges

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In April, the cryptocurrency sector experienced significant venture capital activity. Notable deals included Unto Labs raising $14.4M for its layer-1 blockchain, Optimum securing $11M for blockchain infrastructure, Octane obtaining $6.75M for AI cybersecurity, Inco raising $5M for confidentiality protocols, Towns Protocol securing $10M for a Web3 social media platform, and Colb raising $7.3M for pre-IPO equity tokenization. These investments reflect ongoing interest in blockchain technology and innovation across the cryptocurrency landscape.

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April VC deals: Unto Labs raised $14.4M for layer-1 blockchain, Optimum closed an $11M seed round, Octane got $6.75M for blockchain cybersecurity, Inco secured $5M round, Towns Protocol raised $10M in Series B, and Colb raised $7.3M for RWA tokenization.