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Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks fell on Monday as investors remained broadly risk-off before a string of major central bank rate decisions this week, with the Federal Reserve being the main point of focus.

«We expect the overall positive momentum to continue especially in the large cap while sectoral rotation is likely to be seen in the broader market,» said Siddhartha Khemka, Head — Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Here's breaking down the pre-market actions:STATE OF THE MARKETSGIFT Nifty (Earlier SGX Nifty) signals a positive startGIFT Nifty on the NSE IX traded 21 points, or 0.10 per cent, at 20,187.50, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for positive start on Monday.

Beam Global, maker of Teacher's whisky and Roku gin, more than doubled its sales in the past two years to over ₹1,000 crore in FY23, but new launches widened losses. Sales rose 54% to ₹1,163 crore during the year to March 2023, compared to ₹756 crore in FY22. Net losses increased to ₹299.7 crore last fiscal against ₹262.3 crore a year ago, as per latest filing with the Registrar of Companies. In FY21, it had net sales of ₹531 crore on net loss of ₹201 crore. In its annual filing, the company said it is on a consumer-insights-led journey to strengthen its core business from the House of Suntory building growth momentum in the premium segments of whisky category in India. «The company has outlined a long-term strategic vision and is transforming people capability and building exceptional excellence to strengthen its brand portfolio.

PTI citing a top company executive. “Options for electrification (of vehicles) is something we are studying right now because the customer is at the centre and his (customer's) needs have to be satisfied. Globally, we have a vast expansion of the EV portfolio.

NEW DELHI : India must follow mindful and environmentally conscious consumption and production rather than the single-minded pursuit of growth at any cost, federal policy think tank NITI Aayog vice chairman Suman K. Bery said in an interview. Bery proposed that emerging economic realities, including the potential of services exports, India’s prospects of becoming an agriculture superpower, and the dwindling potential of the manufacturing sector to create jobs due to increased productivity, warrant a review of the traditional notions on which development models are built.

Companies considering India as an investment destination are concerned over long-term outlook of the India-China relationship, besides factors such as competitiveness, the Centre-state polity, societal conflicts, short-term infrastructure and skill availability, said Nick Allan, chief executive of risk consultancy firm Control Risk. This is particularly relevant, considering several American, European, and Japanese companies are exploring India as a key part of their China-plus-one strategy. “In the long term, you know, people question, where’s India and China’s relationship heading? There’s no question that India is emerging as a competitor in a number of spheres to China.

FTX has reopened its customer claims portal, unfreezing user accounts that were affected by a cybersecurity incident in August.

New York private equity firm Aria Growth Partners’ dealmakers are stocking up on Aussie sunscreen just as temperatures breach 30 degrees in Sydney.

Buddhism have also helped modern policymakers strengthen India's soft power by developing cultural ties that are felt throughout South, Southeast, and East Asia, The Bhutan Live reported. India, the place of origin of Buddhism, has a close spiritual connection to the faith. Scholars and priests travelled throughout far-off nations on pilgrimages while carrying the Buddha's teachings during the height of India's supremacy.

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for October delivery rose 61 cents to $90.77 a barrel Friday

Venus experiences thunderstorms akin to Earth, proposing a new, eye-opening theory: the mesmerizing flashes of light on Venus are not lightning but meteors disintegrating as they hurtle through the planet's atmosphere. This groundbreaking revelation comes courtesy of a study published in the 'Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets.' Researchers hailing from Arizona State University undertook this mission to decipher the true nature of Venus's radiant phenomena. Their investigation involved a meticulous analysis of the luminous occurrences, observed both at the Steward Observatory and Japan's Akatsuki orbiter. The study presents a puzzling conundrum, describing Venus's lightning as «either ubiquitous, rare, or non-existent, depending on how one interprets diverse observations.» The enigma deepens with the findings presented in the Plain Language Summary, available in the online library of Advancing Earth and Space Sciences.

Sensex and Nifty50 ended the week on strong footing hitting new all-time highs with PSU Banks, auto and IT stocks leading the gains. Amid a host of important domestic and global events lined up during this week.

Starting with the Federal Reserve on Wednesday and ending with the Bank of Japan two days later, monetary policy will be determined at key meetings across half of the Group of 20. Advanced-economy central banks, accounting for six of the 10 most-traded currencies, may draw particular focus as global policymakers adapt to the theme US officials set out at Jackson Hole in August: that rates are likely to stay higher for longer. All evidence suggests inflation isn’t fully tamed across much of the world, and the ongoing rise in crude oil prices is stoking worries of yet more pressure. So no-one will dare to declare that their job is done, even amid the prospect that central banks in countries from the UK to Switzerland on Thursday could open the door to a pause, as happened last week in the euro zone. Setting the tone for all of them will be new projections from the Paris-based OECD on Tuesday. With weak demand from China depressing global trade, and the outlines of a stagflationary scenario forming in Europe, the apparent resilience of the US economy could prove the only bright spot. That backdrop may prompt the Fed itself to keep rates on hold, but maybe pencil in another increase for later this year. What Bloomberg Economics Says: “We think the FOMC will strike a balanced tone at its Sept.

Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has restored its customer claims portal, which was previously shut down due to a cyber attack. Claimants can now continue to submit asset claims they held on the exchange prior to it becoming insolvent. 

Bleach TYBW part 2, episode 10, the focus shifted to the intense battle between the zombified Toshiro Hitsugaya and Mayuri Kurotsuchi. The 12th Division Captain managed to overcome his opponent and also devised a strategy to counter Giselle's Zombies effectively. Meanwhile, Byakuya Kuchiki faced off against numerous Sternritters, including the formidable Sternritter «L» Pepe Waccabrada. As the episode concluded with Yhwach and his forces reaching the Royal Palace, fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Bleach TYBW part 2 episode 11 to uncover the next developments in the story.

Chapter 236 of Jujutsu Kaisen is poised to kick off a fresh storyline, signaling the conclusion of the Gojo vs. Sukuna battle. Although Gojo's triumph in the preceding chapter appeared decisive, some readers found it surprisingly swift. The upcoming arc is expected to unveil whether Sukuna had any remaining tricks up his sleeve or if this marks his genuine defeat.

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VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers, hypersonic missiles and warships on Saturday, accompanied by President Vladimir Putin's defence minister.

(Reuters) -SoftBank is looking for deals in artificial intelligence (AI), including a potential investment in OpenAI, after the blockbuster listing of its Arm unit, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.

Crimea's Parliament- Vladimir Konstantinov said that nationalized properties will be sold soon and 8 auctions for the properties of Ukrainian business figures have already started. In a statement conveyed through the Telegram messaging application, Konstantinov revealed that the sales agreements reached a total value exceeding 815 million roubles, equivalent to $8.51 million.

SoftBank is looking for deals in artificial intelligence, including a potential investment in OpenAI, after the blockbuster listing of its Arm unit, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. SoftBank's founder and chief executive, Masayoshi Son, is looking to invest tens of billions of dollars in AI, the newspaper said, citing two people familiar with Son's thinking.