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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.
TCS, Infosys crash up to 55%: Why India's largest mutual fund scheme is still buying
India's largest mutual fund scheme is buying more shares of TCS and Infosys. This buying occurs even as these IT stocks experience significant market value losses. The fund manager's conviction rests on current cash flows rather than future AI narratives. While AI disruption pressures revenue, it also creates new technology spending opportunities. The sector is no longer considered expensive, but earnings visibility remains a concern.

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.

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.

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.

Vodafone Idea, Roto Pumps, YES Bank among most traded stocks on NSE today, 24 June 2026
Vodafone Idea, Roto Pumps, YES Bank, Patel Engineering, Pine Labs, Tata Silver Exchange Traded Fund, Tata Gold Exchange Traded Fund, and HCC were the most traded stocks in volume on the NSE.
Laurus Labs, Biocon, Ather Energy, Lenskart among probable MSCI India Standard Index inclusion candidates, says JM Financial
JM Financial anticipates significant shifts in the MSCI India Standard Index. Laurus Labs and Biocon are flagged as high-probability additions from the Small Cap Index, while Ather Energy and SAIL are medium-probability candidates. SBI Card faces a high probability of exclusion. These potential changes could lead to substantial passive fund inflows into India, estimated around $3.2 billion, impacting institutional investors.

Trust MF CIO sees revival in corporate cycle, stays bullish on mid and smallcaps
Mihir Vora, Chief Investment Officer at Trust Mutual Fund, remains bullish on renewable energy, with a preference for solar, and is betting on transmission and distribution companies as well as commercial clean energy suppliers catering to sectors such as data centres.

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund trims stake to 7.12% in Kalpataru Projects International
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has decreased its stake in Kalpataru Projects International Ltd below 8% through open market transactions, selling 1,498,354 shares since December 2021.
Beyond the hype: 5 under-the-radar stocks common across India's 3 largest smallcap portfolios
India's top three smallcap mutual funds, managing over Rs 1.5 lakh crore, show strong consensus by holding five under-the-radar stocks across their portfolios. These include Kalpataru Projects International, KIMS, City Union Bank, PVR Inox, and Carborundum Universal, collectively representing 5.34% of their combined assets.

Not Every Mutual Fund Should Be Held Forever. Here Are 5 Reasons To Consider Cashing Out
If one feels that their current fund's performance does not align with their risk appetite, investors may choose to re-allocate their investments.
India's current account deficit to remain 1.5-1.7% of GDP in FY27 but RBI measures may turn BoP surplus: SBI Report
India's current account deficit is projected for FY27. However, Reserve Bank of India measures are anticipated to improve the country's external position. These steps aim to strengthen the Rupee and attract foreign capital. This could lead to a balance of payments surplus for FY27. Inflows are expected to boost foreign exchange reserves and banking system liquidity.