Sensex and Nifty are set for a weak opening as Gift Nifty signals caution amid an Asia market sell-off, elevated crude oil prices and rising West Asia tensions.

South Korea’s Kospi index — a bellwether for AI investments — slumped as much as 7.3%, with SK Hynix Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. leading losses ahead of a holiday in Seoul

Incyte is scheduled to release its second-quarter results later this month, with analysts projecting a double-digit increase in its bottom line figure.

Shares in AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) spiked sharply in early trade after the company provided a positive earnings update for the first half.

South Korea's Kospi index fell over 6%, while Japan's Nikkei 225 was down over 3%. MSCI's Asia Pacific index declined 1.7%.

The Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter in northern Tasmania will close immediately after administrators failed to find a buyer for the former GFG Alliance asset.

Grasim Industries is strategically acquiring Sprng Energy to accelerate its renewable energy business growth. This acquisition is expected to significantly increase the renewable energy segment's revenue share by FY28. The company acquired Sprng Energy's solar portfolio at a discount to current market rates. However, the deal will increase financing costs and may impact near-term profitability. Grasim's moderate leverage indicates capacity to absorb additional debt from this acquisition.

HDFC Life Insurance reported a 12% YoY rise in Q1FY27 net profit to ₹611.42 crore, with total premium up 15% to ₹17,166 crore and AUM at ₹4,00,870 crore. The Value of New Business grew 9% to ₹879 crore, individual policies issued rose 13% to 282,000, and the solvency ratio stood at 185%. The company also allotted shares worth ₹1,000 crore to HDFC Bank on a preferential basis and recommended a final dividend of ₹2.10 per share.

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