India’s infrastructure sector recorded 4.8% YoY growth in August 2026, according to government data. The expansion was supported by cement, electricity, steel and iron ore production, although several energy-related segments recorded declines.
India’s infrastructure sector recorded 4.8% YoY growth in August 2026, according to government data. The expansion was supported by cement, electricity, steel and iron ore production, although several energy-related segments recorded declines.
Indian equities are expected to open with limited movement on Monday as investors assess high crude prices, elevated US bond yields and continuing geopolitical tensions. GIFT Nifty was trading around 23,338, pointing towards a largely flat opening. The Nifty 50 had ended Friday at 23,346.40, while the Sensex closed at 74,294.96.
Brent crude declined around 2% to nearly $101.7 a barrel on Monday as markets assessed signs of recovering Saudi Arabian shipments. US West Texas Intermediate crude also remained below $100.
Tensions between the United States and Iran remain a major risk for global markets. President Donald Trump and Iranian officials exchanged fresh warnings over the weekend, while Iran-aligned Houthi forces continued attacks in the region, including strikes targeting Saudi Arabia.
Gold prices slipped in early Asian trading on Monday as investors assessed the impact of higher inflation expectations and the Federal Reserve’s recent interest-rate increase. Spot gold was around $4,368 an ounce, while US gold futures also moved lower.
Silver prices remained elevated on Monday despite a mild decline in international prices. COMEX silver was around $66.90 an ounce, while domestic silver was quoted near Rs.2,49,900 per kg in the latest market data.
Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn around Rs.20,974 crore from Indian equities so far in September, reflecting caution towards emerging markets. Higher US interest rates, elevated crude prices and a weaker rupee have contributed to the selling pressure.
The ongoing conflict involving Iran and other regional parties continues to create uncertainty for international trade and energy transportation.
Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Friday as declining crude oil prices and bargain buying provided support after recent market weakness. The Nifty 50 rose around 0.20% to 23,315.80, while the Sensex gained approximately 0.22% to 74,474.19 in early trade.
Brent crude declined to around $104 a barrel on Friday, extending its fall for a third consecutive session. The decline followed reports that alternative shipping arrangements could reduce the impact of disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.
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