HDFC Bank shares rose 3% after CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan's exit announcement, with succession plans now under scrutiny.

Gold and silver prices extended their losses for a fourth straight session on Monday as comments from US Fed Chair Kevin Warsh fuelled expectations of higher interest rates. Gold has declined ₹9,500 over four sessions, while silver is down ₹7,700 in three sessions.

Gold prices hit a near two-week low amid Fed Chair's hawkish comments on potential interest rate hikes to combat inflation.

The choice of successor will now be central to the investment case for HDFC Bank, as the new leadership inherits a lender still navigating some of the after-effects of its merger with erstwhile HDFC Ltd, say brokerages.

The rupee enters the week facing a more challenging external backdrop, with markets reassessing the prospect of a Federal Reserve rate hike as soon as next month

Indian stock market indices, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on 31 August due to weak global cues. Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran may impact energy prices. Key macroeconomic events include India's GDP data and US non-farm payrolls this week.

On Monday, gold prices held steady following a noteworthy decline. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh suggested that interest rate hikes could be on the horizon, leading markets to predict an increased chance of a September rate rise. Labor market reports set to be released this week will offer additional economic clarity. Other precious metals also experienced slight fluctuations.

Asian stocks fell Monday after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signalled a September rate hike, while oil rose after US strikes on Iranian targets near Hormuz.

Tesla is ending Solar Roof sales after years of limited adoption while shifting its solar strategy toward conventional panels and energy storage.