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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.
Stocks in news: TCS, Groww, Shriram Finance, Dixon Tech, Anand Rathi Wealth
Indian markets saw a rebound on Thursday, recovering from Wednesday's sharp sell-off. TCS reported a 5% year-on-year profit growth, and Groww affirmed its direct mutual fund strategy. Shriram Finance is raising funds to reduce borrowing costs after a rating upgrade. Maruti Suzuki plans to add service points, and Dixon Tech will expand smartphone manufacturing. Premier Energies commissioned a solar module facility, and Anand Rathi Wealth saw profit rise.
10 microcap stocks rally up to 430% in CY26; 5 turn multibaggers: Here’s FII and MF exposure
Microcap stocks delivered stellar CY26 gains, with several companies rallying over 50%. Sterlite Technologies, MTAR Technologies and others emerged as multibaggers, attracting significant FII and mutual fund interest.

Market's worst phase is over; focus on picking the right stocks, says Quant Mutual Fund's Sandeep Tandon
Sandeep Tandon believes the next few months will reward investors who pick strong companies rather than simply betting on the broader market, with infrastructure, power and select energy stocks among his top bets.
MF Picks: 13 stocks surge up to 230% in just 3 months; 3 turn multibaggers
Thirteen BSE 500 stocks surged 60%–230% in just over three months after mutual funds increased their holdings in the March 2026 quarter, with HFCL, Cemindia Projects and Aditya Infotech emerging as multibaggers.

TPG, GIC and ICICI Bank acquire Aseem Infrastructure Finance for ₹5,000 crore
Aseem is a leading sustainable infrastructure debt financier with a core focus on renewable energy, power transmission and other infrastructure assets in India. It was established in 2020 by the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, India’s sovereign-anchored alternative asset manager.
Brent crude oil bias may remain bearish-to-neutral in H2CY2026
Mohammed Imran, research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan has a bearish-to-neutral view on Brent through H2CY2026, with a base-case range of $68-72/bbl.

Healthcare, banks and EVs remain long-term bets: Invesco Mutual Fund's Taher Badshah
Taher Badshah, Chief Investment Officer at Invesco Mutual Fund, expects EV adoption to increase gradually with policy support, while opportunities are emerging in power distribution alongside transmission. Badshah also said SIP inflows remain stable and mutual fund industry trends are not showing signs of concern.

Anubhav Plast share price hits 5% lower circuit after flat debut
Anubhav Plast shares debuted flat at ₹80 on BSE SME, matching the issue price of ₹88. The IPO, with a subscription status of 1.53x, focused on manufacturing ERW steel pipes and aims to expand production capabilities.
Madhusudan Kela-backed fund buys stake in IPO-bound Steamhouse India for Rs 40 crore
Ace investor Madhusudan Kela's funds, along with Niveshaay Sambhav Fund, have injected Rs 49.99 crore into Steamhouse India via a pre-IPO placement. This strategic investment positions these entities to hold nearly 3% of the company's pre-IPO equity. Steamhouse India, a Surat-based firm, operates a unique centralized steam supply model for industries and is preparing for its initial public offering.

Graphite India management to meet Kotak Mutual Fund on June 24 - scanx.trade
Graphite India management to meet Kotak Mutual Fund on June 24scanx.trade
MF favourites: 12 smallcap stocks surge up to 240% in CY26; 3 turn multibaggers
Twelve smallcap stocks have surged up to 240% in CY26 so far, with three turning multibaggers, driven by strong mutual fund participation. Data shows rising institutional interest across 202 stocks held by over 50 MF schemes, with MTAR Technologies, HFCL and Apar Industries among the top outperformers this year.