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The combined market valuation of nine of India's top-10 most-valued companies rose by Rs 2.51 lakh crore last week, led by Bajaj Finance. Strong equity markets, easing crude prices, improved investor sentiment and renewed FII buying supported the gains

Foreign institutional investor outflows declined sharply to Rs 5,780 crore in July, the lowest in 2026, signalling improving investor sentiment. Domestic institutional investors remained consistent buyers, while analysts expect positive market momentum despite monitoring crude oil prices and geopolitical developments

The rupee weakened by 4 paise to close at 96.57 against the US dollar as elevated crude oil prices and weak domestic equities weighed on sentiment. Traders said likely RBI intervention helped limit losses despite heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia

The rupee appreciated 31 paise to 94.24 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by falling global crude oil prices, a weaker dollar index and positive domestic equity market sentiment. However, continued foreign institutional investor outflows limited further gains in the local currency

The movement of the rupee against the dollar and global oil benchmark Brent crude would also influence trading in the equity market.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 529.03 points or 0.80 per cent to settle at its new all-time closing high of 66,589.93