European shares edged higher as gains in basic resources and technology stocks offset weakness in defensive sectors. A softer dollar, weaker US economic data and firmer gold prices supported sentiment, while investors continued to monitor Federal Reserve policy expectations, commodity prices and geopolitical risks.
FIIs steadily increased holdings in several BSE 500 companies across three quarters, with select stocks delivering 50–133% returns. Three multibaggers more than doubled investors’ wealth, highlighting strong institutional buying.
India’s six listed REITs distributed Rs 3,136 crore to over 4.85 lakh unitholders in Q1 FY27, reflecting strong rental collections, occupancy and stable cash flows. With Rs 3.17 lakh crore in assets, the sector continues expanding, offering investors regulated access to income-generating commercial real estate and strengthening its role in India’s capital markets.
BSE Clearing has launched three-working-day securities lending and borrowing (SLB) contracts to give market participants greater flexibility for short-term borrowing and delivery needs. The new contracts, effective August 17, will have a T+1 first leg and T+3 reverse leg, and initially cover F&O securities under the D-series prefix.
Global markets enter a quieter summer week with food inflation, US consumer spending, Japan’s growth outlook, gold and UK inflation in focus. Investors will assess whether rising energy and food costs prove temporary or complicate central banks’ interest-rate decisions.
There are currently too many variables that can move the markets in either direction. Oil prices may have settled into a range for now, but there is still no clarity on how the Gulf situation will develop. If uncertainty continues, oil prices may remain elevated. In such a scenario, it is probably best to be cautious; but be nimble enough to respond as things change. Our selected stocks for today depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars: Earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.
Emerging markets are seeing renewed investor interest despite geopolitical tensions, trade risks and AI-driven volatility, with debt attracting strong foreign inflows as deeper domestic capital markets and improved policymaking strengthen resilience. Equities, however, continue to face pressure, prompting investors to adopt a more selective approach.
BSE shares fell sharply on Monday after Jefferies downgraded the stock and cut its target price to Rs 2,940, citing risks from proprietary trading activity, STT changes, RBI bank guarantee norms and the Closing Auction Session. The brokerage also lowered earnings estimates, despite BSE’s strong Q1FY27 profit and revenue growth.
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