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Tokyo Metro’s IPO could drive momentum in the Japanese market as Chinese listings dry up
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Tokyo Metro’s IPO could drive momentum in the Japanese market as Chinese listings dry up

In Japan’s biggest initial public offering in six years, Tokyo Metro raised 348.6 billion yen ($2.3 billion) after pricing its shares at 1,200 yen apiece, according to the company’s regulatory filing on Tuesday. Miho Uranaka | Reuters Tokyo Metro’s initial public offering could drive momentum in the Japanese market and attract more companies into the […]

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BlackRock, Fidelity snap up Hyundai India shares in record .3 billion IPO
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BlackRock, Fidelity snap up Hyundai India shares in record $3.3 billion IPO

The Logo of Hyundai Motor India Limited is seen on a parked car in the company’s stockyard, in the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, October 8, 2024. Amit Dave | Reuters Hyundai Motor India sold shares worth $989.4 million to institutional investors including BlackRock and Fidelity on Monday, as the carmaker launched a $3.3 billion IPO that will be the country’s largest share offering yet. The Government […]

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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Is China’s stock market rally behind Indian equity losses?
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Is China’s stock market rally behind Indian equity losses?

This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The big story The investment world has quickly swapped its insignia over the past couple of weeks. […]

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Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons, dies at age 86
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Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons, dies at age 86

Ratan Tata, a former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons, died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night. He was 86. Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran confirmed Tata’s death and described him in a statement as his “friend, mentor, and guide.” He did not provide a cause of death. Tata was admitted this week to […]

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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: The ‘sticky’ outsourcing firms on the rise
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: The ‘sticky’ outsourcing firms on the rise

This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The big story India has long been the destination for companies in developed markets to outsource labor […]

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South Korea factory activity shrinks sharply as overseas demand weakens, PMI shows
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South Korea factory activity shrinks sharply as overseas demand weakens, PMI shows

Aerial view of the capital city of Seoul in South Korea, seen at sunset. Tobiasjo | E+ | Getty Images South Korea’s factory activity contracted at the sharpest pace in 15 months in September as overseas demand slowed for the first time in the year, a private survey showed on Wednesday, suggesting a slow road to a full-blown […]

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India to fabricate its first chip in two years as Nvidia, AMD and Micron pledge to expand to the country
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India to fabricate its first chip in two years as Nvidia, AMD and Micron pledge to expand to the country

Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles Shri Piyush Goyal is talking to media on EU-India trade relations. India will waive tariffs on industrial imports from four European nations for a $100 billion investment over 15 years, ending nearly 16 years of negotiations. Thierry Monasse | Getty Images […]

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Consumer companies vie for share of India’s booming stock market
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Consumer companies vie for share of India’s booming stock market

A bell during the listing ceremony of Ola Electric Mobility at the National Stock Exchange in Mumbai, India, on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.  Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Food delivery platforms, jewelry companies — and even a electric scooter manufacturer. More consumer-centric companies are looking to capitalize on India’s booming stock market and strong […]

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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Can India grow as fast as China did?
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Can India grow as fast as China did?

This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The big story The big banks of Wall Street have been quick to tweak what they expect […]

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India wants to become a semiconductor powerhouse, but it can’t do it on its own
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India wants to become a semiconductor powerhouse, but it can’t do it on its own

Workers assembles smartphones at Dixon Technologies factory in Uttar Pradesh, India, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021.  Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images India has big ambitions to become a semiconductor powerhouse as the world’s fifth-largest economy pushes for self-reliance in manufacturing. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set numerous goals to propel the country’s semiconductor […]

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