Monday, Aug 31 2026 | Nifty/Sensex close: flat-to-lower inside a 400-pt range. ₹49 lakh cr mcap wipeout in fallen giants. Jio Platforms gets SEBI nod for ₹37,700 cr IPO.

FCNR-B inflows are letting banks cut pricey bulk deposits—cheaper funding for financials, quiet positive. Ashoka Buildcon +10% on ₹602 cr RVNL order. Jio’s ₹37,700 cr IPO clearance is the big liquidity event to track. Japan’s Nikkei -2% as 2-yr JGB yields hit a 31-yr high on rate-hike bets. China/HK slip on weak data. Gift Nifty points weak. So what: Tuesday’s open looks soft. Nifty must break the 400-pt band for a real move; until then, range trade, don’t chase.

FCNR-B inflows are letting banks cut pricey bulk deposits—cheaper funding for financials, quiet positive.