During August, foreign portfolio investors added over Rs 30,000 crore to Indian equities, showcasing the ongoing trend of substantial market inflows for the second month in a row. This surge can be attributed to enhancing corporate earnings and a stable economic environment. Furthermore, easing global geopolitical tensions have aided investor optimism, yet uncertainties surrounding crude oil prices and US bond yields remain pressing issues.
Over the past two months, 10 penny stocks delivered gains ranging from 13% to 119%, with four emerging as multibaggers.
Nifty ended the week lower after consolidating in a narrow range, with the broader technical structure remaining unchanged. The index moved between 24,076.85 and 24,378.60, while India VIX declined 4.64% to 10.68. Support remains at 23,900–24,000, while a cluster of moving averages continues to cap upside in the 24,400–24,750 zone.
Indian equities are likely to take cues from a slew of domestic and global factors this week, including India’s first-quarter GDP data, US jobs numbers, crude oil prices, institutional flows and global technology sentiment. Analysts expect the Nifty to remain in consolidation, with the technical setup balanced as investors track key resistance and support levels.
As crypto markets face heightened volatility, with Bitcoin down 30%, traditional assets have delivered strong gains over the past six years. A Taurex study comparing major US and UK stocks, gold and Dubai real estate found Google, BAE Systems and gold among the top performers, with several technology and defence stocks more than doubling in value between end-2020 and August 12, 2026.
Reliance Industries’ telecom and digital arm Jio Platforms has secured Sebi approval for its IPO, taking one of India’s most closely watched listings a step closer to the market. ​
Blackstone is looking to sell a stake of up to 25.03 percent in Knowledge Realty Trust. This offer encompasses both a base stake and an oversubscription option. The base price has been established at 108 rupees per unit. Knowledge Realty Trust, supported by Blackstone and Sattva Group, manages a diverse portfolio of assets. Since its listing in August 2025, the REIT has experienced moderate growth.
MCX recorded its highest-ever daily turnover of Rs 62.93 lakh crore on August 28, driven largely by options activity across more than 3.13 crore contracts. The record comes as the exchange strengthens its physical-derivatives market linkage through standardised delivery norms, supporting greater participation, hedging and depth in commodity markets.
Silver has rebounded sharply from its recent correction, supported by gold’s rally, a weaker US dollar and expectations of stronger industrial demand. While tight supply and growing use in solar, electronics and electric vehicles offer long-term support, shifting monetary policy, global growth concerns and elevated volatility could limit near-term gains.
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