It's Raining Deals, But no Signs of Market Euphoria in India
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Good morning, this is Ashutosh Joshi, an equities reporter in Mumbai. Indian stocks look set for another quiet session this Friday morning. It's the end of the week, and traders are ready to wrap things up. Across Asia, markets are trading in a narrow range as investors keep an eye on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. A dip in oil prices and a slightly softer dollar could offer some support to the broader Indian market that's still on track for a modest weekly gain.
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With support from HYROX, the AIA Ultimate FitnessFest is a pioneering hybrid fitness event dedicated to advocating healthy lifestyles and championing the need for individuals to be protected. SINGAPORE, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading health insurance provider AIA Singapore is proud to launch the inaugural AIA Ultimate FitnessFest (AUFF), with support from HYROX. Taking place throughout August, with the finale on 27 September 2025, AUFF features two thrilling editions — the University Edition and the Open Edition, catering to participants across all fitness levels. 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Available at: [2] The seventh wave of the AIA Live Better Study is an independent study that was conducted from 29 November to 9 December 2024 with a sample size of 1,000 representing Singapore's general population. [3] Participating universities include National University of Singapore (NUS), National Technological University (NTU), Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). [4] AIA Singapore has recently partnered with Mandai Wildlife Reserve on their newly opened Rainforest Wild ASIA as the naming sponsor of AIA Vitality Bounce and sponsor of the Tapir habitat. More information available here: [5] Hong Kong SAR refers to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. [6] Macau SAR refers to the Macau Special Administrative Region. View original content: SOURCE AIA Singapore Sign in to access your portfolio
