India competing for FII flows since 12 mths: Jignesh Desai, Centrum Broking

• The International Banker announced its 2026 Middle East, Asia, and Australasia Awards, recognizing top institutions in retail, commercial, private, and investment banking. • India is targeting funding from overseas Indians in the Middle East, UK, US, Hong Kong, and Singapore, mirroring a 2013 program that raised $34 billion.

• Regulators in France, the Netherlands, and ESMA have issued warnings regarding criminals impersonating licensed exchanges and regulatory authorities to defraud investors. • In response to these threats, authorities are emphasizing the critical importance of legal-entity verification for all market participants.

• The Indian stock market saw a recent decline, with the Sensex falling 0.62% to 78,009.25 and the Nifty dropping 0.83% to 24,366. • Investment remains strong in August, with FPIs recording net inflows of ₹9,836 crore through August 11 and DIIs purchasing ₹38,449 crore.

• Indian stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, are currently facing volatility as investors shift focus from earnings season to global macroeconomic triggers. • Key drivers include the upcoming FOMC minutes for signals on the Federal Reserve's policy outlook, as well as crude oil prices and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

• The Sensex and Nifty ended last week lower following a period of range-bound trading and pressure across broader markets. • Analysts have identified key support levels for the Nifty at 24,200-24,230 and resistance levels at 24,500-24,550 for the coming week.

• Commerzbank shares are nearing a 52-week high following record earnings and a series of analyst upgrades. • The European Central Bank has signaled conditional approval for UniCredit's takeover bid, shifting the focus toward the integration process.

• The Indian stock market is expected to experience continued volatility next week as investors monitor several global and domestic triggers. • Key factors driving market movement include the release of the US Federal Reserve's meeting minutes, escalating US-Iran tensions, and rising crude oil prices.

• McKinsey's latest research indicates that India's economic growth is broadening, driven by strong domestic demand, digitalization, manufacturing, and exports. • Key sectors gaining significant momentum include banking, automotive, e-commerce, and private capital, signaling a diversified growth trajectory.

• SanDisk has experienced a significant price surge, signaling a broader trend of renewed opportunities within the value stock sector. • The report identifies three industry-leading companies characterized by strong financial fundamentals and attractive current valuations for investors.

• This week's economic reports highlighted five critical trends focusing on inflation, rising credit card debt, and shifting consumer spending patterns. • The data provides a snapshot of current financial pressures facing households and the overall stability of the economy.

• Major U.S. retailers, including Walmart and Home Depot, are scheduled to report their latest quarterly earnings this week. • Investors are also awaiting the release of the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes to gain deeper insight into the central bank's most recent policy discussions.