BSE CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy says India’s economy is on a strong growth path, supported by domestic investors, rising consumption, and policy reforms. Despite FPI outflows, equity markets remain resilient. IPOs, SME listings, and mutual fund expansion boost market depth, while derivatives growth strengthens participation. Optimism persists for long-term equity gains.

Infosys announced a potential share buyback on September 11, sparking renewed investor interest with the stock rising 5% intraday. The buyback could be via tender offer or open market route. Amid declining stock performance and heavy FII selling, the move may support valuations, provide arbitrage opportunities, and boost long-term investor confidence.

European shares remained stable. Merger deals provided initial optimism. This offset political uncertainty in France. Francois Bayrou s ouster impacted market sentiment. Anglo American s shares rose after merger with Teck Resources. Monte dei Paschi di Siena s shares increased following data. Mediobanca s shares also saw gains. Investors are watching President Emmanuel Macron s choice for prime minister.

Eightco Holdings surged over 3,000% in one session after announcing a Worldcoin acquisition backed by OpenAI’s Sam Altman and appointing Wall Street analyst Dan Ives as chairman. The stock’s rally was fueled by a private placement, digital-asset strategy, and investor enthusiasm, highlighting growing market interest in crypto-linked corporate initiatives.

India’s housing market is shifting toward premium and larger homes as buyers move away from affordable housing. ANAROCK’s survey shows real estate topping investment preferences, with rising prices driving caution. Demand is concentrated in 3BHKs and premium projects, while new launches gain traction amid stronger regulations and consumer confidence.

Urban Company s Rs 1,900 crore IPO opens on September 10, drawing strong grey market interest with a 28% premium. The IPO includes a fresh issue and offer-for-sale, with a price band of Rs 98-103. While analysts note high valuation, long-term investors may find value in the tech-enabled services platform s growth potential.

Shringar House of Mangalsutra’s Rs 401 crore IPO opens September 10–12, priced at Rs 155–165. The Mumbai-based brand, specializing in premium mangalsutras, aims to fund working capital and expansion across 42 cities. Strong grey market demand signals investor interest, while rising organized jewellery trends and robust revenue growth support long-term prospects.

Standard Chartered expects the US Federal Reserve to deliver a 50-basis-point cut in September, double its earlier projection. The revision follows weak August jobs data, signaling labor market softness. Other global banks remain divided on the magnitude and timing of policy easing.

The collapse of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s government after a no-confidence vote leaves France facing political instability, weak growth, high borrowing costs, and rising debt, raising concerns about fiscal consolidation and eurozone economic stability.