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L Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) — DATO' TEE ENG SENG Changes in Director's Interest (Section 219 of CA 2016) EASTERN & ORIENTAL BERHAD Information Compiled By KLSE Particulars of Director Name DATO' TEE ENG SENG Descriptions(Class) Ordinary Shares Details of changes No Dat MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC L DEALINGS IN LISTED SECURITIES (CHAPTER 14 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS): Dealings Outside Closed Period DEALINGS IN LISTED SECURITIES (CHAPTER 14 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS): Dealings Outside Closed Period Eastern & Oriental Berhad Subject Dealings Outside Closed Period No Salutation Name Designation Description Of "Others" D MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC L Changes in Sub. S — hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) — DATIN SERI TOH SIEW CHUON Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) EASTERN & ORIENTAL BERHAD Particulars of substantial Securities Holder Name DATIN SERI TOH SIEW CHUON Nationality/Country of incorporation Malaysia Descriptions (Clas MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC L Changes in Sub. S — hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) — AMAZING PARADE SDN BHD Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) EASTERN & ORIENTAL BERHAD Particulars of substantial Securities Holder Name AMAZING PARADE SDN BHD Address 802, 8th Floor, Block C Kelana Square 17, Jalan SS 7/26 Pet MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC L Egypt health ministry plans three new bone marrow transplant units Egypt’s Health Ministry is preparing to establish three new bone marrow transplant units under its 2026/27 investment plan, with 35 healthcare projects being implemented across 13 governorates to expand treatment capacit REGULATION | Sep 21, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC L Borr Drilling CEO Bruno Morand buys 45,500 shares at average USD 4.4 each Borr Drilling CEO Bruno Morand bought 45,500 shares at an average price of USD 4.4. The transaction was disclosed as a PDMR dealing under market abuse reporting rules. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Te FX | Sep 21, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC L CBOT soybeans seen retracing into $13.01-1/4 to $13.07-1/4 range CBOT soybean November contract may retrace into a range of $13.01-1/4 to $13.07-1/4 per bushel after failing to break resistance at $13.16-3/4. The drop from $13.32 has been developing within a falling channel, with the COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC M Australia's Motio hits one-month high on A$1.9 mln takeover offer Shares of Australian advertising company Motio jumped as much as 15.4% to A$0.060, their highest since August 20, after entering into a binding contract with IVE Group to acquire 100% of its shares for 6 Australian cents MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC M POSCO to invest KRW 480 billion in new automotive steel line POSCO Holdings Inc. will invest KRW 480 billion to build a new continuous galvanizing line for automotive steel at its Gwangyang Works. The No. 8 line will produce 450,000 metric tons a year of hot-dip galvanized steel s COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC L BRIEF — Kyungin Electronics To Cancel 4.4 Billion Won Worth Of Own Shares KIE CO., LTD.: Kyungin Electronics: To Cancel 4.4 Billion Won Worth Of Own Shares Source text:... Further company coverage: 009140.KS EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC M India stocks rise, rupee gains, bonds, swaps steady India's benchmark stock indexes rose on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex up 0.6% and the NSE Nifty 50 up 0.2%. The Indian rupee gained 0.1% against the dollar, while benchmark 10-year bond yields and overnight index swap ra MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC L Changes in Sub. S — hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) — EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND BOARD Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int (Section 138 of CA 2016) YTL POWER INTERNATIONAL BHD Particulars of substantial Securities Holder Name EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND BOARD Address 5th Floor, EPF Tower, No.1, Persiaran Kwasa Utama EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC L ELK-Desa Resources Berhad buys back 670,000 shares ELK-Desa Resources Berhad purchased 670,000 shares for 0.985-0.990 MYR each, totaling 664,688.12 MYR. The shares were bought back on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad between Sept. 14 and Sept. 18, 2026. The company will EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC L BUZZ — HSBC says India's UltraTech can grow market share without sacrificing margins * Shares of India's UltraTech Cement up 0.54% at 11,073 rupees * HSBC ("buy", PT: 14,200 rupees) dismisses concerns that co is prioritising market share over profitability, citing above-industry volume growth and strong EARNINGS | Sep 21, 2026, 04:42 AM UTC M Abbisko Cayman shares jump 7.9% on positive clinical trial results Shares of Abbisko Cayman jump 7.9% to HK$8.95, their biggest one-day percentage gain since June 29, after the company announced positive preliminary efficacy results from a Phase II clinical trial of its achondroplasia d EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:42 AM UTC M AUD steadies near multi-year highs vs NZD, EUR as RBA rate hike expected The Australian dollar steadied on Monday after two weeks of losses, hovering near multi-year highs on the New Zealand dollar and euro as markets priced in a fourth rate hike from the Reserve Bank of Australia this year t CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 21, 2026, 04:42 AM UTC L Choice Institutional Equities backs Unimech; target Rs 1,950 Choice Institutional Equities says Unimech is well positioned for a multi-year aerotooling cycle, citing rising aircraft production, new-generation engine programmes, and recurring MRO demand. The report references a ~17 EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:41 AM UTC L Choice Institutional Equities reiterates buy on Jeena Sikho Lifecare Choice Institutional Equities published a report stating it has a buy view on Jeena Sikho Lifecare and set a target of Rs 1000. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:41 AM UTC L CBOT soybeans may retrace to $13.01-$13.07 TradingView technical view says the CBOT soybean November contract (SX26) could retrace into $13.01-1/4 to $13.07-1/4 per bushel after failing to break resistance at $13.16-3/4. The decline from $13.32 is described as de COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 04:41 AM UTC L Kyungin Electronics to cancel 4.4 billion won of own shares Kyungin Electronics plans to cancel 4.4 billion won worth of its own shares. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:41 AM UTC L SGX Sicom RSS3 rubber untraded at midday COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 04:40 AM UTC M Australian dollar steadies after setback; rate support intact AUD steadied after two weeks of losses as a hawkish US rate outlook cooled; AUDUSD was little changed near $0.7128, with home rate hike seen as almost locked in. AUD remained near multi-year highs versus NZD and euro. FX | Sep 21, 2026, 04:38 AM UTC M SocGen hikes profitability target in new strategic plan Societe Generale lifted its return on tangible equity target to between 13% and 14% in 2029 and aims for a cost-to-income ratio below 55% by 2029, according to a new strategic plan unveiled on Monday. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:38 AM UTC L Pekat Group unit signs conditional lease agreement for land Pekat Teknologi Sdn. Bhd., a wholly-owned unit of Malaysia's Pekat Group Berhad, entered into a conditional lease agreement on Sept. 21, 2026, for approximately 470 acres of land in Kedah for a 24-year period. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:38 AM UTC L Bcm Alliance Berhad Share Consolidation, Sis Proposals Approved By Bursa Securities Bursa Securities has approved Bcm Alliance Berhad's proposed share consolidation and the listing and quotation of new shares representing up to 30% of its total issued shares under the Proposed SIS, subject to certain co EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC L TWL Holdings Berhad converts loan stocks into shares TWL Holdings Berhad has converted loan stocks into 400,000 new shares at an issue price of MYR 0.0300 per share. The company's issued share capital will increase to 6,661,989,439 shares with a latest issued share capital EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC L 2026 World Manufacturing Convention Opens in Hefei The 2026 World Manufacturing Convention commenced in Hefei, Anhui Province, from September 20 to 23, focusing on "Intelligent Manufacturing for a Better Future" and attracting over 1,000 government and business represent MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC L Hlt Global Berhad receives bourse approval for consolidation, placement The company received approval from Bursa Securities for a proposed share consolidation and the listing of placement shares as part of a private placement. The approval is subject to certain conditions, including complian EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC L Biotech week ahead highlights Novo Nordisk, SLS009, FDA hearing Preview of a catalyst-heavy biotech week, including Novo Nordisk’s strategy and pipeline update, Sellas Life Sciences’ SLS009 presentations, and a Senate hearing on FDA leadership, plus at least two clinical updates guid EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC M Bitcoin closes above 50-week moving average for first time in 10+ months Bitcoin closed the week at $81,159 on Coinbase on Sunday, above its 50-week moving average of $78,788, for the first time in more than 10 months, according to TradingView News. CRYPTO | Sep 21, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC L Nifty and Sensex start higher Monday, gains versus geopolitical headwinds Nifty 50 opened up 40.30 points to 23,386.70 versus a prior close of 23,346.40; opening level was 23,330.20. Sensex opened at 74,535.18 versus 74,294.96 and was trading higher at 74,716.92. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC L Egypt PM and CBE draft National Economic Transformation Programme Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met Central Bank Governor Hassan Abdalla to coordinate preparation of a National Economic Transformation Programme, reviewing efforts to reduce inflation and increase dollar inflo REGULATION | Sep 21, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC L Société Générale 2029 Strategic Targets Targets ~3% Average Annual Group Revenue Growth From 2026 To 2029 Targets 2029 Cost Base Below 16.3B, ~2% Lower vs 2026 Targets Cost/Income Ratio Below 55% Targets CET1 Ratio Above 13% Targets ROTE Of 13% To 14% In 2029 EARNINGS | Sep 21, 2026, 04:35 AM UTC M Societe Generale sets 2029 targets with cost base under €16.3B Societe Generale announced 2029 targets including a cost base below €16.3B, revenue CAGR ~3% (2026e-2029), RWA CAGR ~2%, and expected net cost of risk of 25—30bps. EARNINGS | Sep 21, 2026, 04:34 AM UTC L Societe Generale outlines strategic roadmap with ambitious targets Societe Generale said it is presenting a strategic roadmap supported by “disciplined execution,” highlighting a “new phase” of “profitable and value-creating growth,” and setting out “ambitious financial targets” along w EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:33 AM UTC H Palm Oil Holds Near MYR 4,900 on Supply Concerns Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher, hovering near MYR 4,900 per tonne after recent weakness, supported by firmer soyoils on China’s Dalian markets and expectations of tighter supplies. Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel mand COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 04:33 AM UTC L YTL Corporation Berhad Announces Share Subdivision YTL Corporation Berhad announced an additional listing of 9,231,184 new ordinary shares issued from the conversion of warrants. The issue price per share was MYR 1.50. The company's latest issued share capital after this EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:33 AM UTC M SocGen aims for 13%-14% ROTE in 2029, new strategic plan shows Société Générale set 2029 targets in a strategic plan, following a 2023 transformation that lifted financial performance. Cost base forecast below EUR 16.3 billion by 2029, about 2% lower than the estimated 2026 level. G EARNINGS | Sep 21, 2026, 04:32 AM UTC L Korea Investment Corp seeks to sell $1 billion of PE stakes EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:32 AM UTC M France's bond risk premium over Germany hits 2012 highs on budget fears France's 10-year borrowing costs exceeded Germany's by 104 basis points, the highest since 2012, amid investor concern over its high budget deficit and upcoming elections. The rising premium makes new borrowing more expe RATES | Sep 21, 2026, 04:32 AM UTC L New Plan Developments to deliver 1,700 units in 2026 Egyptian developer New Plan Developments says it will deliver 1,700 units in 2026, backed by construction allocation of about 2.5 billion Egyptian pounds ($47.8 million), according to Chairman Walid Khalil. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:32 AM UTC M Oil flows rise but supply figures conflicted amid Middle East tensions Oil prices eased on conflicting reports of increased supply from the Middle East, with exports from Saudi Arabia recovering in September after a slump in August. Admiral Brad Cooper stated crude oil and LNG volumes were ENERGY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:32 AM UTC M India's Tirupati Forge jumps on defence manufacturing licence Shares of Tirupati Forge rose 5% to 71.06 rupees after the company received an industrial licence to manufacture empty artillery shells, marking its entry into defence manufacturing with a target of both domestic and int EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:32 AM UTC M Hana Bank reportedly issues $100M five-year digital bond Yonhap reports Hana Bank issued a five-year $100 million foreign-currency digital bond using Euroclear’s Digital Financial Market Infrastructure blockchain-based platform. RATES | Sep 21, 2026, 04:31 AM UTC H European Briefing 21/09/2026: US-China Talks Make Progress Ahead Of Trump-Xi Summit; Oil Hits Over 1-week Low On Hopes Of Boost To Diplomacy In Iran War Oil Hits Over 1-week Low On Hopes Of Boost To Diplomacy In Iran War - Houthis Launch Missile At Saudi Capital In Escalation Of Hostilities - Iran Warns Against New Escalation By US And Its Allies - Ukraine s Zelenskyy Wi CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 21, 2026, 04:31 AM UTC M ROSHN and TMG Saudi sign preliminary deal to explore Riyadh mixed-use project ROSHN Group and Talaat Moustafa Group Saudi signed a preliminary agreement to establish a joint venture to explore and develop a mixed-use project in Riyadh, with TMG Saudi to hold a majority stake (per provided excerpt) MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC M Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.43%, Nasdaq 100 +0.61%; USD/JPY +0.09%, WTI -2.29%, 9984 leads volume Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.43 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.61 percent, Dow futures is up 0.37 percent and Russell futures is up 0.36 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC L SGX Sicom October TSR20 rubber up 1.3 cents to 238.1 USc/kg COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC L Oil supply reports lift some markets despite mixed signals Asia started upbeat as oil prices eased on reports of increased Middle East supply, alongside conflicting accounts. The day ahead is framed as European and global markets set-up after a Houthi attack. ENERGY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC M France bond risk premium hits 2012 highs on stretched finances France’s borrowing premium versus Germany rose by more than a full percentage point on Friday for the first time since the euro zone debt crisis, signaling investor unease ahead of next year’s elections. RATES | Sep 21, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC M New World Development gets Shanghai bourse approval for $570m REIT listing Shanghai Stock Exchange approved New World Development’s REIT spinoff listing with an expected offering size of 3.82 billion yuan ($570.36 million). EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:28 AM UTC M Egypt plans $3.08B PPP pipeline of 16 water, power projects Egypt’s Ministry of Finance plans to offer 16 water desalination and wastewater treatment projects plus electricity projects under the PPP model worth a combined $3.08 billion, per a government document reviewed by Al Bo MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 04:28 AM UTC L US Treasury Secretary Bessent Says Likely To Meet Chinese Delegation Again In Two Months - FT Discussed Extending US-China Trade Truce, No Agreement Reached READ HERE GEOPOLITICS | Sep 21, 2026, 04:28 AM UTC H Pakistan airstrikes kill at least three in Afghanistan, officials say At least three people were killed in Pakistani airstrikes on northeastern Afghanistan on Monday, Afghan officials said, threatening to reignite tensions between the neighbours after nearly three months of relative calm. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 21, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC M Taiwan breaks ground on advanced chip packaging park, TSMC to build facilities Taiwan broke ground on a new advanced packaging industrial park in Kaohsiung on Monday, with TSMC planning to establish technology validation and talent training facilities there. The park is expected to begin operations EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC M Gold slips as Middle East focus outweighs rate outlook Spot gold fell 0.3% to $4,362.60 per ounce by 0417 GMT, after a one-week high on Friday, as investors assessed Middle East developments for inflation and interest-rate implications. COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC L BOJ Ueda mixes remarks to preserve policy flexibility, Barclays says Barclays economists said BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda appeared to mix hawkish and dovish remarks at his press conference to maximize policy flexibility, implying no firm view on timing for the next potential step. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 21, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC L South Korea military: 3 soldiers hurt in blast south of military demarcation line South Korea military: 3 soldiers hurt in blast south of military demarcation line NEWS | Sep 21, 2026, 04:26 AM UTC L Macquarie flags further consolidation in China auto industry Macquarie analysts say China’s auto industry needs further consolidation and that recent developments suggest some progress. They cite state-owned GAC acquiring part of FAW’s stake in a vehicle manufacturing joint ventur EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:25 AM UTC M Taiwan breaks ground on Kaohsiung advanced packaging park anchored by TSMC Taiwan broke ground on an advanced packaging industrial park in Kaohsiung, with TSMC planning facilities for technology validation and talent training. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:25 AM UTC M Firmus sets $5B IPO for Oct. 6, Reuters term sheet Firmus, an Australian data center operator, plans an IPO raising A$7 billion ($4.99 billion) for institutional investors on October 6, with shares set to start trading on the ASX on October 22, per a Reuters-reviewed ter EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:24 AM UTC L BUZZ — Australia's KTEK Aerosystems hits over one — month high on Israeli defence contract * Shares of Australia's KTEK Aerosystems rise as much as 38.6% to A$0.243, their highest level since August 12 * Stock set for its strongest session since early June, if current trend holds * Aerospace components maker r EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:23 AM UTC L Complete Sports And Management India Receives 240 Million Rupees Order Complete Sports And Management India Limited has received an order worth 240 million rupees. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:22 AM UTC M Mini Diamonds Gets Order Worth 145 Million Rupees Mini Diamonds (India) Ltd received an order valued at 145 million Indian Rupees. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:22 AM UTC L CLSA flags regulatory overhang for Nestle India after food safety action CLSA says regulatory action by India's food regulator could weigh on Nestle India, given the importance of its nutrition business, which contributes about 33% of sales and an even higher share of profitability. FSSAI sai REGULATION | Sep 21, 2026, 04:22 AM UTC L Bernstein sees strong Q2 growth for banks and NBFCs Bernstein research says banks and NBFCs are likely to sustain strong Q2 growth, with lower wholesale funding costs potentially helping margins stay stable or see a modest sequential improvement. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:22 AM UTC M Welspun Corp shares jump on associate's $209 mln Saudi Aramco order Shares of Welspun Corp rose as much as 5.2% to 2,797.60 rupees after its associate East Pipes Integrated Company (EPIC) won an order from Saudi Aramco worth about 20 billion Indian rupees ($208.83 million) for manufactur EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:22 AM UTC M Motilal Oswal starts coverage of Solar Industries with buy rating Motilal Oswal initiated coverage on Solar Industries Ltd with a “buy” rating and a price target of ₹23,000, noting the stock was up 3% after the note. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:22 AM UTC L Refex Industries gains on Rs 160 crore contract win Refex Industries shares rose 4% after the company bagged a Rs 160 crore contract to lift 10 lakh metric tonnes of pond ash and fly ash. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:21 AM UTC L Emkay Global initiates buy on Sagility, targets Rs 55 Emkay Global Financial issued a research report on Sagility, a tech-enabled healthcare operations provider with ~90% of revenue from US payers. The note includes a buy stance and a target of Rs 55. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:21 AM UTC M FCA inspects three London premises in illegal P2P crypto crackdown The FCA, working with HMRC and the Metropolitan Police, inspected three commercial premises suspected of operating unregistered peer-to-peer crypto businesses in London. REGULATION | Sep 21, 2026, 04:21 AM UTC L New Zealand Trade Minister: India Free-Trade Agreement To Take Effect Oct 20 New Zealand Trade Minister: India Free-Trade Agreement To Take Effect Oct 20 NEWS | Sep 21, 2026, 04:20 AM UTC L Complete Sports and Management India gets Rs 240m order EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:19 AM UTC L Mini Diamonds receives Rs 145 million order EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:18 AM UTC L China Healthwise delays share consolidation after Hong Kong trading halt China Healthwise delayed the effective date of its planned share consolidation from Sept. 22 due to a trading halt that began at 9 a.m. on Sept. 21. A revised timetable will be announced later. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:18 AM UTC M Carlyle’s stalled Lukoil deal leaves refineries idle Carlyle Group's deal to buy a stake in Lukoil's Russian refining business has stalled, leaving refineries idle in a tight market, the Financial Times reported. The delay could impact fuel supplies. ENERGY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC L JSmart Technologies inks cooperation pact with SVA Distribution JSmart Technologies signed a cooperation agreement with Hong Kong-based SVA Distribution on Sept. 21, 2026, targeting embodied intelligence robotics and AI computing and storage. The partnership aims to leverage SVA’s AG EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC M Australia's Wildcat Resources slips to 9-month low on discounted placement Shares of mineral exploration company Wildcat Resources fell as much as 14.7% to A$0.2900, their lowest point since December 9, 2025. The company is set to raise A$60 million via placement of 196.7 million new shares at EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC L BUZZ — HK — listed GenFleet rises most in a month on repurchasing shares * Shares of GenFleet Therapeutics (Shanghai) Inc rise 6.8% to HK$27.66, on course for their biggest one-day pct gain since August 20 * Stock hits the highest point since September 8 in the third consecutive session of ga GEOPOLITICS | Sep 21, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC L XCMG opens 11th staff arts festival, reaches 5.3M worldwide EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC L Assam CM Sarma lays foundation stone for Adani Power’s 3,200-MW Chapar plant Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for Adani Power’s 3,200-MW Ultra-Supercritical Thermal Power Plant at Chapar in Dhubri district. The 48,000-crore project is expected to generate up to 2 ENERGY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC L Protein demand boosts collaborations and supply deals in staples TradingView News reports that surging consumer demand for protein in everyday staples has driven collaborations among food and beverage makers and cafe chains, alongside new product launches and supply deals amid a globa EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC M Inox Clean Energy nears acquisition of Athena Renewables Privately held Inox Clean Energy is close to acquiring Athena Renewables from UK-based fund Actis for an enterprise value of 2,500 crore, according to people familiar with the matter. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC M Chalet Hotels in talks to acquire Six Senses Vana for ~600 cr Chalet Hotels is in advanced discussions to finalise an acquisition of Six Senses Vana in Dehradun for around 600 crore, according to people familiar with the matter. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC L HSBC plans FCNR deposits to support India wealth and retail push HSBC says it has a plan to use foreign currency non-resident (FCNR) deposits it mobilised under the Reserve Bank of India’s special swap facility to support its India wealth management and retail banking businesses, acco EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC M Don Jr-Linked Company to Manufacture Anti-Drone Systems in India An American autonomous systems company with close links to sons of President Donald Trump signed an agreement with an Indian company to manufacture and commercialise anti-drone systems, months before it inked a deal to s MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC L NaBFID plans overseas debut bond raise up to $1.5b NaBFID plans to raise $500 million via a 10-year overseas bond debut and is also in talks with MIGA to raise around $1… RATES | Sep 21, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC L Indian corporates keep tapping bond market amid rate-hike buzz Indian companies are continuing to issue corporate bonds despite higher yields and an uncertain rate outlook, according to corporate bond experts. RATES | Sep 21, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC M JLR starts talks for ~£1b five-year term loan Jaguar Land Rover has begun talks with global banks to raise about £1 billion via a five-year term loan, though lenders are reportedly weighing uncertainty around Tata Group leadership. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC L Dealer stock shortages could weigh on India car sales Low stock levels at dealerships could dent festive-season car sales as top manufacturers struggle to build inventory, even with bookings remaining strong. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC L Fuel Subsidies Weigh On Public Finances As Energy Crisis Deepens — FT READ HERE NEWS | Sep 21, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC L WTK Holdings proposes disposal of plantation assets for RM221.50 million WTK Holdings Bhd is proposing the disposal of plantation assets, including significant land parcels, for a total cash consideration of RM221.50 million. The disposals involve its stakes in Positive Deal Sdn Bhd and other EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC H Fed and BoE intensify review of bank risk from trading firms after Jane Street loss: FT Fed and BoE intensify review of bank risk from trading firms after Jane Street loss: FT CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 21, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC M India's Knowledge Marine wins $29 million order from Mumbai Port Authority Shares of Knowledge Marine and Engineering Works rose as much as 5.3% to 3,038 rupees after the marine engineering company received a 2.79 billion rupees ($29.13 million) work order from Mumbai Port Authority. The contra EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:12 AM UTC M Copper edges up as Fed rate hike clears uncertainty, China demand eyed Copper prices edged up on Monday, as last week's interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve dispelled months-long uncertainty over rates, while optimism persisted over strong China demand. Benchmark three-month copper COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 04:12 AM UTC L AME ELITE CONSORTIUM BERHAD CONVERTS WARRANTS AME ELITE CONSORTIUM BERHAD announced the conversion of 33 warrants into ordinary shares at an issue price of MYR 1.93 each. The latest issued share capital after this corporate proposal will be 640,672,682 shares, with EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:12 AM UTC M India's Refex Industries wins $16.7 million fly ash removal contract Refex Industries shares rose 4.7% after winning a contract worth 1.60 billion rupees ($16.70 million) to remove and transport 1 million metric tons of fly ash and pond ash using rail and road networks for a public sector EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:12 AM UTC M Australia unemployment rate seen edging up in August, Moody's says Moody's Analytics says Australia's unemployment rate likely rose to 4.6% in August from 4.5% in July, citing softer economic activity, effects from successive interest rate hikes, increased competition for vacancies and MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 04:12 AM UTC L Grant Thornton boss defends private equity ownership, FT reports MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 04:12 AM UTC L Reap launches Sentry managed fraud service for card programs Reap launched Sentry, a managed card fraud and risk service providing real-time screening, chargebacks handling, and reporting for clients via Reap’s API. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:11 AM UTC M Nibe and VIP Industries rise; Knowledge Marine wins Green Tug contract Sept. 21 trading focus includes corporate updates: Knowledge Marine added 2% after securing a third Green Tug contract from Mumbai Port Authority valued at Rs 279.33 crore; Nibe surged 8% on a Naval Group MoU; VIP Indust EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:11 AM UTC L Reap launches managed fraud and risk service for card programs Reap Sentry configures and manages fraud controls for clients’ card programs, removing the need for additional monitoring tools or in-house fraud specialists. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:11 AM UTC M Copper inches higher as Fed rate-hike clears uncertainty Copper prices edged up on Monday after the Fed’s last week’s rate hike reduced uncertainty over rates. Three-month LME benchmark CA1! rose 0.06% to $14,530.5. COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 04:10 AM UTC L Saudi Arabia issues 268 industrial licences in May Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources said it issued 268 new industrial licences in May. The report estimates investments at SAR and ($595 million) and says the projects are expected to create more th MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 04:09 AM UTC L Saudi building permits rise 15.5% in July 2026 Saudi building permits increased 15.5% month-on-month in July 2026, rising to 5,828 from 5,045 in June, according to preliminary GASTAT results. MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 04:09 AM UTC M UAE shifts “6G Golden Band” toward commercial deployment Zawya reports the UAE is moving “6G’s Golden Band” toward commercial deployment after engineering findings said Upper 6 GHz can deliver around three times the capacity of C-band at comparable coverage using existing site MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC L European Gas Drops as Traders Monitor Middle East Diplomacy European natural gas prices fell below €79/MWh on Monday after surging in the previous session, as traders monitored diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East conflict. President Donald Trump said he would probably be op COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC L Biocon Biologics’ pertuzumab biosimilar gets EU CHMP backing The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has backed EU marketing authorization for Biocon Biologics’ pertuzumab biosimilar Pebrilzo for HER2-positive breast cancer. The Europe EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC L Emkay initiates Sagility at 'Buy' with street-high PT Emkay started coverage on health tech provider Sagility with a "Buy" recommendation and a street-high price target of 55 rupees, according to LSEG data. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC L Tata Capital slips as brokerages flag margin pressure Shares of India's Tata Capital slipped 0.91% to 348.25 rupees after brokerages flagged near-term pressure on margins due to rising funding costs, while maintaining the lender's growth outlook. JPMorgan kept an 'overweigh EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC L JAG Berhad announces warrant conversion JAG Berhad announced the conversion of Warrants C (2024/2029) into 3,202 new ordinary shares at an issue price of 0.2900 Malaysian Ringgit per share. The company's latest issued share capital after this corporate proposa EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC L Chery-backed Freelander launches global brand in Abu Dhabi, taps UAE as first overseas market Chery Automobile is launching its FREELANDER brand globally in Abu Dhabi on Sept. 29, targeting the UAE as its first overseas market. Local dealer network set ahead of the rollout, with Al Tayer Motors covering Dubai and EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC L Ras Al Khaimah signs cooperation deal with Aridge on AAM Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority, the RAK Department of Civil Aviation, and Chinese advanced air mobility company Aridge (affiliated with Xpeng) signed a cooperation agreement to develop, test, and implement advanced a MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC L Saudi operating revenue index rises 4.9% year-on-year in July 2026 Saudi Arabia’s operating revenue index increased 4.9% year-on-year in July 2026 versus July 2025, according to short-term business indicators. MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC L Europe Must Not Cut US Arms Ties, Warns Defence Boss READ HERE NEWS | Sep 21, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC H BoE, Fed Step Up Bank Scrutiny After Jane Street Losses - FT READ HERE CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 21, 2026, 04:03 AM UTC L IBM study: 60% of employees fear AI erodes critical thinking skills A study by IBM has found that 60% of employees are concerned that artificial intelligence is eroding their critical thinking skills. The study also highlighted a gap between the skills that Chief Human Resource Officers EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:03 AM UTC H Italy — Factors to watch on September 21 The following factors could affect Italian markets on Monday. Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*). Politics Italy is preparing to ban face co CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 21, 2026, 04:03 AM UTC M Caravel Minerals shares set for biggest gain in over four months on MOU signing Shares of Australian exploration company Caravel Minerals surged as much as 11.5% to A$0.2600 on Tuesday, on track for their largest percentage gain since May 6. The company signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understandi EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC L Investec cuts Shree Cement PT to 20,726 rupees, reiterates 'sell' Investec lowered its price target on India's Shree Cement to 20,726 rupees from 25,140 rupees, reiterating a 'sell' rating, citing market share losses despite capacity additions and a narrowing competitive moat. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC