South Korean shares reached a record high on Tuesday. This surge was fueled by gains in chipmakers, mirroring positive trends on Wall Street. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix saw significant increases. The KOSPI index rose, marking its eleventh consecutive session of gains. Foreign investors were net buyers of Korean shares. The Korean won strengthened slightly against the US dollar.

Tencent Holdings, a prominent Chinese gaming and social media giant, is set to issue offshore yuan-denominated bonds with varying maturities. According to a term sheet, the dim sum bonds will include five-year, 10-year, and 30-year tranches. Initial price guidance suggests interest rates of approximately 2.6% for the five-year, 3% for the 10-year, and 3.

ama Stays & Trails expands with its 150th bungalow. The new property, Anand Bhawan Palace, opens in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh. This marks the brand s entry into the state. The palace, originally built in 1929, features six suites. Each suite is named after perfumes of Kannauj. The opening caters to rising demand for private stays.

France is considering blocking crypto firms licensed in other EU countries, concerned about lenient licensing standards under the new MiCA regime. The AMF worries companies are exploiting regulatory differences and seeking weaker jurisdictions. France, along with Italy and Austria, advocates for the ESMA to oversee major crypto firms, aiming for consistent supervision and enhanced investor protection across the bloc.

Following the RBI s restoration of risk weights, bank lending to NBFCs has slowed significantly, growing only 2.6% in the first four months of FY26. Banks are particularly cautious towards smaller NBFCs with high exposure to microfinance and unsecured loans.

Investor confidence in renewable energy is surging, driving up the value of distressed assets. Recent auctions of wind energy firms like Regen Powertech and Wind World (India) have seen bids exceeding reserve prices significantly, boosting lender recoveries. This renewed interest is fueled by India s ambitious renewable energy targets and a turnaround in the power sector after years of struggles.

The Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) has voiced concerns regarding Star Health Insurance s suspension of cashless treatment at various hospitals, including Care Hospitals and Manipal. AHPI reports disruptions at Max and other hospitals, along with slowed or denied empanelment for facilities like Fortis Manesar and Medanta Noida.

Lower-income borrowers in India are increasingly favoring gold loans over microfinance due to soaring gold prices and stricter MFI lending practices. Gold loans have surged by 122%, driven by lower interest rates and a shift in perception towards gold as a mainstream financial tool.

Railway stocks experienced a surge on Monday, fueled by substantial order wins and the government s capital expenditure push. Ircon International and RailTel Corporation of India led the gains, driven by positive sentiment from recent project inaugurations and significant capex announcements. Analysts predict further near-term gains for select stocks, advising investors to exercise caution due to valuation concerns.

SEBI s revised listing rules are poised to benefit Reliance Industries Jio Platforms, potentially streamlining its planned IPO in early 2026. The reduction in minimum IPO size for large companies and extended deadline for public shareholding requirements ease concerns about valuation discounts. This allows Jio Platforms to offer fewer shares initially, facilitating easier investor absorption and fairer market valuation.