At the same time, the RBI remains watchful of risks from geopolitics, crude oil prices and global monetary policy developments.
While foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have remained net sellers over the past two years amid India’s premium valuations and an earnings slowdown, Avinash Agarwal, Senior Vice President & Head – Equity at Bandhan Life, believes the tide could turn as India offers a diverse pool of large companies with consistent growth and greater earnings visibility.
India’s potential inclusion in the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index remains delayed, not denied, with operational accessibility the key hurdle. Inclusion could attract $15–25 billion in foreign inflows, diversify India’s bond investor base, ease borrowing pressures, and strengthen its global investment appeal. A phased inclusion remains likely, supporting India’s long-term bond-market integration.
Gold prices have surged sharply in August, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar, expectations of monetary easing, geopolitical tensions, and sustained central-bank purchases. Strong Chinese demand and India’s upcoming festive and wedding season add further support. Despite potential short-term corrections, structural factors including reserve diversification, inflation concerns, and de-dollarisation keep gold’s long-term outlook bullish.
Dubai’s commercial real estate market remained resilient in H1 2026, with transaction value rising 8.5% to AED 65.23 billion. Offices led growth, driven by strong Grade A demand and limited supply, while retail also gained momentum. Investors increasingly favored income-generating assets over land, supporting a positive outlook despite geopolitical tensions and Q2 moderation.
Goldman Sachs has begun its assessment of fourteen Indian banks, pinpointing its top selections. ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank stand out with Buy ratings that indicate substantial upside potential. The firm anticipates a cyclical recovery in earnings across the banking sector. It forecasts that private banks will surpass their state-owned counterparts in performance over the next two years, buoyed by loan growth and enhanced liquidity.
In a week marked by market stagnation, Indian equity indices closed on an unremarkable note, affected by geopolitical uncertainties and elevated crude oil prices. Experts forecast that without any significant triggers, the Nifty may continue its rangebound trajectory. Crude oil prices consistently stayed above ninety dollars a barrel, with foreign portfolio investors offloading shares while local institutional buyers were active in the market.
The shares of Aditya Infotech have made a notable recovery after a recent equity raise focused on enhancing capacity. However, the company is grappling with high electronic component prices that are squeezing profits. On a positive note, the introduction of new STQC norms is expanding the market opportunities for Indian manufacturers.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to launch fixed income channel partners to broaden access to the retail bond market. This initiative is particularly focused on increasing engagement in smaller cities across India. Eligible individuals and firms can qualify as partners by fulfilling specific certification standards. Notably, existing mutual fund distributors can apply without incurring any enlistment fees.
US investors bought equities for a second week, encouraged by corporate earnings and easing inflation. However, a bond market selloff and rising oil prices created market pressures. Investors added over eleven billion dollars to US equity funds, showing continued optimism. Bond funds saw significant inflows, while money market funds experienced outflows.
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