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Foreign Institutional Investors increased their holdings in 532 BSE small-cap stocks during Q1. Many of these shares surged up to 123% between early July and August 31. Investors often track these moves because they use research to pick winners. These stocks got a big boost as FIIs raised their stakes.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns about bond market turmoil on Sunday. He said the performance of the U.S. Treasury market did not indicate significant investor unease. Bessent pointed to strong economic growth and fiscal capacity, arguing that the country remains in a better position than many global peers.
Global central bankers meet in Asheville for the G20 summit this Monday and Tuesday. Investors are watching for clues on interest rates and economic health. Meanwhile, Friday’s U.S. jobs report will show if employment increased by 45,000 in August. Markets also await rate decisions from New Zealand and Canada this week.
Sugar stocks soared on Monday after DAM Capital Advisors turned positive on the sector. Balrampur Chini Mills rose 10.35 per cent to Rs 722.60, leading the rally. The brokerage expects tight supply and firm sugar prices to support profitability through FY27. Many investors now look at these shares for potential growth.
At MAKE 2026, industry and policy leaders explored how India can build resilient manufacturing ecosystems across AI infrastructure, defence, semiconductors and clean energy. Experts said India’s manufacturing ambition can no longer be separated from technological sovereignty. The event showed how building complete ecosystems will define the next phase of production.
Central banks held more gold than US government bonds at the end of 2025. While gold reached 27% of reserves, the IMF said this shift happened because gold prices rose, not because of de-dollarization. In fact, the share of US dollar holdings actually increased to 57.13% in 2026Q1.
State-owned oil marketing companies kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged across major cities on August 31. In Delhi, petrol costs Rs 102.12 per litre and diesel is Rs 95.20 per litre. Prices vary across India because many states use different local taxes and charges to set their final retail rates.
Sugar stocks like Balrampur Chini, Shree Renuka Sugars, and Mawana Sugars rose up to 11% in Monday's trading session. Balrampur Chini climbed 10%, hitting ₹738 per share. Experts said the sector is shifting toward a bio-energy ecosystem. This transition helps mills unlock high-margin revenue streams beyond just selling regular sugar products.
US stocks are trading near record highs, but the rally faces tests this week from August jobs data and Broadcom’s quarterly results. Investors will watch labour-market signals for clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path. Markets have become increasingly sensitive to economic data as the September policy meeting approaches.
Priority Jewels' IPO got subscribed 10.9 times by 11:00 am on August 31. The Rs 91.5-crore issue saw strong interest from retail and non-institutional investors. With the price band set at Rs 200 per share, the grey market premium showed a potential listing gain of 22.5 percent for the company.
Tempsens Instruments shares fell more than 4% on the National Stock Exchange during Monday’s trading session. Investors booked profits after the stock’s blockbuster debut on August 28. Sunny Agrawal said, “Those who have applied only for listing pop can book profit.” The stock still trades 92% above its IPO price.
The Sensex and Nifty 50 fell by up to 0.80% on Monday, 31 August, as rising oil prices and US bond yields hit market sentiment. Jigar Patel of Anand Rathi said, "24,400 remains the immediate hurdle." He suggests a buy-on-dips strategy and recommends three stocks for the short term.