State Bank of India could attract up to $466 million in passive inflows if the foreign investment limit for public-sector banks is raised from 20% to 26%, Nuvama Institutional Equities said. The move would allow higher MSCI index weightings. The government is reportedly considering the change as part of reforms to boost capital while retaining at least 51% public ownership in PSBs.
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Government bonds in Japan, Australia and New Zealand retreated, following declines in Treasuries during the New York session. Weak demand at a $70 billion sale