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Yes Bank shares: Yes Bank said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cleared Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s (SMBC) plan to acquire a significant minority stake in the lender. However, the regulator clarified that SMBC will not be categorised as a promoter post this deal. The Japanese banking major aims to increase its holding in Yes Bank to 20% through a secondary market purchase.

This week, the Indian rupee s performance hinges on U.S. trade policy changes. New tariffs on Indian goods are expected. Washington-New Delhi relations have worsened. The U.S. criticizes India s Russian oil purchases. The rupee may initially gain support from potential U.S. rate cuts. Bond yields are expected to fluctuate. India s GST reforms are also under scrutiny.

Japan s Nikkei climbed for a second day, boosted by tech stocks reacting to potential U.S. monetary policy easing. The Nikkei 225 rose 0.7%, with SoftBank and Advantest leading gains. Diverging central bank policies saw the yen strengthen, impacting exporters. Nomura highlighted that U.S. rate cut prospects are fueling Japanese semiconductor stocks. TOTO surged after announcing a U.S.

A significant uptick in futures open interest signifies a substantial growth in the number of active, unexpired futures contracts in a specific security. This uptrend reflects an increasing number of participants either initiating new positions or expanding the size of their existing positions within the futures market.

Godrej Properties sold over Rs 1,000 crore worth of homes at the launch of its Hyderabad project, Godrej Regal Pavilion. The project sold 683 units, highlighting strong housing demand and customer confidence in the city’s real estate market.

North India continued to dominate the investor landscape in the country, maintaining its lead with over 4.3 crore registered investors as of July 2025, according to a report by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Geojit Investments Anand James suggests Nifty s pause is temporary, anticipating a rebound towards 25,200 if it holds above 24,850. He cautions a fall below 24,740 could trigger a deeper decline. He also anticipates Sensex volumes to remain unaffected by the expiry day swap. He recommends buying Engineers India and DCB Bank, setting specific targets and stop-loss levels.

Fractional ownership is transforming India s real estate market, granting retail investors access to premium commercial properties previously exclusive to institutions. This model lowers entry barriers, delivers consistent net yields of 7–8%, and offers professional management, ensuring stability and reduced operational burdens. It presents a compelling diversification avenue for investors seeking both income and long-term value.

Foreign investors are selling large-cap Indian stocks. They are reallocating to small and mid-caps. Domestic investors are supporting the market. Sectors like banks, infrastructure, and real estate may benefit from improved ratings. Business confidence is improving. US-Russia relations and GST reforms could influence investment. Consumption and defence sectors are also in focus.