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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.
After E20 petrol, India eyes 15% isobutanol blend in diesel: Nitin Gadkari
India plans 15% isobutanol blending in diesel, says Nitin Gadkari. This aims to cut fossil fuel imports and boost energy self-reliance.
India eyes oil exploration expansion after Middle East war shortages
In response to a critical energy supply crisis, India is ramping up its efforts in domestic crude exploration. The country, known for its reliance on oil imports, is set to unveil extensive uncharted regions for bidding. This initiative, named 'Samudra Manthan,' aims to enhance production levels in light of rising energy demands and global volatility, with significant funding earmarked for offshore drilling activities.
Is Greaves Cotton's diversification strategy starting to pay off?
The engineering company says businesses spanning energy, industrial solutions and exports are reducing its reliance on diesel three-wheeler engines, while acquisitions remain on the agenda.
Paisalo Digital Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group
Reliance Power Ltd, Rites Ltd, Le Travenues Technology Ltd and Gujarat Gas Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 01 July 2026.
Disney pumps Rs 123 crore into JioStar India in fresh FDI
Walt Disney's Star Group injected Rs 123 crore into JioStar India via FDI, bolstering the Reliance-Disney joint venture. This follows substantial prior investments by Disney, totaling Rs 3,847 crore in the current fiscal year. Despite reporting equity losses from the venture, Disney's continued financial commitment highlights its strategic interest in the Indian media landscape. The information and broadcasting sector saw significant FDI inflows during the quarter.
India plans to cut reliance on Middle East oil, tap spot market after war shock
India's state refiners are pivoting away from Middle Eastern oil contracts following the Iran war's supply disruptions. They plan to boost spot market purchases and forge deals with trading houses for diversified sourcing. This strategic shift aims to secure energy supplies and mitigate losses, with new avenues opening from Guyana, Brazil, and the US. The nation is also building strategic reserves to enhance energy security.
Corporate giants turn to urban regeneration as redevelopment race intensifies
India's largest corporate houses are increasingly focusing on urban regeneration, shifting real estate focus from land acquisition to redevelopment. Giants like Reliance, Adani and JSW are aggressively bidding for projects involving old housing colonies and slum rehabilitation in Mumbai.
Six of top-10 firms add ₹88,678 crore in mcap, ICICI Bank biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued companies went up by Rs 88,678.1 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest winner. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 297.57 points, or 0.38 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 42.9 points, or 0.17 per cent. "Markets ended the holiday-shortened week with modest gains, advancing in three of the four trading sessions. Sentiment remained constructive, supported by easing crude oil prices, improving geopolitical developments in West Asia, and selective buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs)," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. While Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the gainers, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. The market valuation of ICICI Bank jumped Rs ...
India needs 2,000 GW new power capacity in 20 years, says Adani Green's Sagar Adani
India needs to add nearly 2,000 gigawatts of new power generation capacity over the next two decades to meet rising demand and reduce reliance on imported fuels, according to Adani Green Energy Executive Director Sagar Adani. He emphasized that electrification, supported by renewables, hydro, thermal, and nuclear power, is the clearest path to energy security, affordability, and sustainability for the nation.
Centre invites bids for green urea plants to curb import reliance
The department on Friday held a pre-EoI meeting with public and private sector companies, including NTPC, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), fertiliser manufacturers, technology providers and green hydrogen developers, to discuss the proposed project framework.
Anti-dumping duty on electrical steel may push transformer costs, impact grid expansion: GTRI
A potential anti-dumping duty on crucial cold-rolled grain-oriented electrical steel (CRGO) imports could significantly hike transformer manufacturing costs and impede India's ambitious power grid expansion plans. With domestic production meeting less than 10% of demand, imposing duties might raise prices without reducing import reliance, impacting vital infrastructure development and renewable energy integration. The probe follows a complaint by JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik Pvt Ltd.