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Mutual funds pick fewer IPOs but deliver bigger returns in the first half of 2026
Mutual funds have turned more selective in India's IPO market, participating in only 19 of the 28 public issues in the first half of 2026, according to Prime Database. Despite bidding less, their stock selection has outperformed. Ten of the 11 IPOs led by mutual funds are trading above their issue price, with Omnitech Engineering surging 133%. As mega IPOs such as NSE, Jio and SBI Funds line up in the second half, investors will be watching whether mutual funds continue their disciplined approach or increase participation.Disclosure: RIL, the promoter of Reliance Jio, also controls Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com.
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd, Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Ltd and Kirloskar Brothers Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 05 June 2026.
Stocks to buy under ₹100: Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi recommends three shares to buy or sell
Stocks to buy under ₹100: Mehul Kothari recommends three shares to buy or sell — Network18, Motherson Sumi Wiring India, and Suzlon Energy
SEBI’s new shareholding norms may boost mega IPOs: Bhavesh Shah
Bhavesh Shah, MD & Head of Investment Banking at Equirus Capital, says SEBI’s eased public shareholding norms will help large companies launch mega IPOs while reducing dilution pressure at listing. By allowing companies more time to reach 25% public ownership, the move can improve price stability and attract investor demand over time, potentially boosting large listings such as the National Stock Exchange of India and Reliance Jio. Disclosure: RIL, the promoter of Reliance Jio, also controls Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com.
The two defence stocks this portfolio manager likes
Conrad Saldanha, MD & Portfolio Manager of Neuberger Berman, says market uncertainty due to Middle East tensions has created selective long-term opportunities. He sees attractive valuations emerging in global IT services after a sharp correction, while tech fundamentals remain strong. In India, he is selectively adding large caps like Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel and likes IT midcaps such as Coforge and Persistent Systems as well as defence play Data Patterns, on weakness. Disclaimer: Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com, is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.