_Markets open today — no holiday_
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📊 *ECONOMY & POLICY*
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🏦 *Sebi curbs cut F&O activity 20%, losses still ₹91,685cr*
Active derivative traders fell to 8.75 million in FY26 as Sebi’s 2024 curbs bit, but 87.7% of individual traders still lost money on average ₹1.17 lakh each. Shows regulatory tightening is shrinking retail F&O participation faster than it’s improving retail odds.
📎 _Read: Business Standard_
📉 *PSU banks re-list ₹39,000cr bad loans, find no takers*
State-run banks put nearly ₹39,000 crore of stressed loans back on sale, with ~80% being repeat attempts versus far fewer at private banks. Signals persistent difficulty offloading large legacy corporate NPAs from PSU balance sheets.
📎 _Read: Economic Times_
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/no-takers-public-sector-banks-put-39000-cr-of-bad-loans-up-for-sale-again/articleshow/133361262.cms
🏦 *Govt eases rules for rupee-denominated export payments*
DGFT amended trade policy so exporters to non-ACU countries can invoice and settle in rupees while still qualifying for FTP benefits. A step toward rupee internationalisation, though GTRI notes foreign banks’ reluctance to hold rupees will limit near-term uptake.
📎 _Read: Business Standard_
🤝 *Singapore stays India’s top FDI source at $194.68bn*
At the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable, ministers discussed deeper cooperation in manufacturing, fintech and healthcare; Singapore contributed $19.8bn in FY26 inflows — a third of India’s total FDI. _Substituted source: thehindubusinessline.com blocked direct fetch; verified via Tribune/ANI wire pickup._
📎 _Read: The Tribune (ANI)_
💡 *India may see $1.5 trillion family wealth transfer in 10 yrs*
A new industry report projects over a trillion dollars in intergenerational wealth transfer as family offices formalise governance. A structural tailwind for wealth managers, AMCs and private banking franchises.
📎 _Read: Economic Times_
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/india-may-see-family-wealth-worth-1-5-trillion-change-hands-in-10-years/articleshow/133361254.cms
💡 *India opens high-seas fishing permit for tuna, other species*
A new letter-of-authorisation lets Indian-flagged vessels fish beyond the 200-nautical-mile EEZ for tuna, yellowfin and skipjack, versus the earlier 40-50 nm limit. Could boost seafood-export earnings and cold-chain/logistics demand across the value chain.
📎 _Read: Business Standard_
💡 *India targets $100bn gems & jewellery exports by 2040*
The government has set a long-range target to nearly triple gems and jewellery exports, shifting focus to value-addition and design over volume. A multi-year tailwind for listed jewellery and export-linked names.
📎 _Read: NDTV Profit_
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🏢 *COMPANIES*
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🏦 *Sebi fines two entities for Sensex closing-auction manipulation*
Sebi barred Copthall Mauritius Investment and Mansi Share and Stock Broking, impounding ₹3.67cr in alleged wrongful gains from the Aug 13 closing-auction session. A reminder Sebi is actively policing the newer CAS mechanism.
📎 _Read: Economic Times_
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/sebi-flags-manipulative-trades-during-cas-on-sensex-expiry-day-fines-two-entities/articleshow/133352303.cms
📈 *Two-wheeler exports set for 15-20% FY27 growth: Ind-Ra*
Premium motorcycles above 200cc grew 12.8% and scooters 18.2% between FY22-26, with African and Latin American demand driving a third straight growth year. _Substituted source: thehindubusinessline.com blocked direct fetch; figures verified via Business Standard’s matching Ind-Ra coverage._
📎 _Read: Business Standard_
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🌍 *GLOBAL & WORLD*
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💡 *Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ becomes highest-grossing R-rated film ever*
The Universal epic hit $1.352bn worldwide, overtaking Deadpool & Wolverine’s $1.338bn benchmark from 2024. A data point for global theatrical-market health and studio/exhibitor sentiment as the fall slate approaches.
📎 _Read: Business Standard_
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_Compiled by InvestoScope · 21 Aug 2026_