Core Insights - India's state-run banks could potentially attract up to $4 billion in passive inflows if the government raises the foreign institutional investment (FII) limit from 20% to 49% [1] - The report from Nuvama Institutional Equities indicates potential MSCI-linked inflows of approximately $3.98 billion across six major public sector lenders [1] Company Performance - State Bank of India (SBI) reached a new 52-week high of Rs 935.9, with a current market price (CMP) of Rs 930.25, gaining about 9% in the last month [1][5] - Punjab National Bank (PNB) achieved a new 52-week high of Rs 121.45, with a CMP of Rs 121.15, reflecting a gain of about 12% in the last month [2][5] - Bank of Baroda hit a new 52-week high of Rs 277.5, with a CMP of Rs 276.85, gaining approximately 11% in the last month [4][5] - Canara Bank reached a new 52-week high of Rs 131.8, with a CMP of Rs 130, gaining about 10% in the last month [5] - Indian Bank also reached a new 52-week high of Rs 855.9, with a CMP of Rs 855.9, gaining about 21% in the last month [1][5] - Bank of India achieved a new 52-week high of Rs 141.8, with a CMP of Rs 141.1, gaining about 21% in the last month [1][5] Market Context - Despite a broader market weakness, with the benchmark Sensex falling by approximately 150 points to settle at 84,628, six stocks from the BSE PSU Bank Index reached their 52-week highs, indicating strong upward momentum [1]