BSE outperformed expectations after shifting its weekly derivatives expiry to Thursday, boosting market share to 28.2% and premium turnover by 19%. Despite regulatory uncertainty and rising retail scrutiny, the strategic swap strengthened BSE’s positioning in the derivatives market, showcasing resilience amid volatility and competitive pressures.

OPEC+ announced a fresh output hike, lifting Brent crude prices briefly before experts cautioned against a sustained rally. XM Australia’s Peter McGuire expects softer pricing, projecting crude in the high 50s within weeks. Russia’s compliance adds supply, raising concerns of a potential glut by mid-Q4, easing consumer inflation pressures.

Saudi Arabia s almost $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), opened books for a 10-year U.S. dollar-denominated bond, expected to price later on Monday, fixed income news service IFR reported.

Despite FIIs remaining cautious, Mark Matthews highlights India’s strong long-term fundamentals, driven by consumption growth, robust financials, and government reforms like GST cuts and tax adjustments. The country’s large, liquid market continues to attract investors, even amid renewed interest in China.

In a noteworthy shift, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) cut their holdings in 251 companies from the Nifty 500 index during the June 2025 quarter.

Prime Focus attracted significant investments from market veterans like Ramesh Damani, Singularity AMC, and Utpal Sheth, leading its shares to surge by 10% on the BSE. These investors collectively acquired a 3.3% stake, amounting to approximately Rs 146.2 crore.

Gold prices hit a record high on Monday. This happened after weak job data in the United States. The data increased the expectation that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. Spot gold increased. The rise was also driven by a weaker dollar and central bank buying. Investors are now waiting for the US inflation report.

Equirus Capital highlighted strong momentum in India’s real estate sector, with robust growth across residential, commercial, and hospitality. Bengaluru emerged as a global hub, offering affordable office rentals, cost-effective workforce, and the highest commercial space absorption worldwide.

Auto stocks surged on Monday with Bharat Forge up 7% and Ashok Leyland hitting a 52-week high. Nifty Auto index rose over 3%, supported by GST cuts and upbeat sector sentiment.

Market sentiment stays cautiously optimistic with Nifty showing resilience despite sluggish moves. Analysts expect a gradual rise towards 25,000, while midcaps, Tata Motors, and Havells are emerging as strong trading opportunities amid bullish technical signals.