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SIF AUM jumps 29% to Rs 17,858 crore in June; inflows surge 171% MoM
Specialised Investment Funds saw assets grow significantly in June 2026. Total inflows into these funds also experienced a substantial increase. Hybrid Long-Short Funds continued their dominance within the SIF segment. The broader mutual fund industry also reported healthy investor participation during the month. SIP contributions reached a record high, indicating sustained retail interest.
Kotak Mahindra Bank to pursue acquisitions alongside organic growth
Kotak Mahindra Bank plans to pursue acquisitions and organic growth. The bank recently acquired Deutsche Bank's retail portfolio in India. This move aims to enhance scale and customer reach for the bank. Kotak Mahindra Bank will also tap into India's economic expansion opportunities. A strong balance sheet and leadership talent support future growth strategies.
Kotak Mahindra Bank to pursue acquisitions alongside organic growth
Kotak Mahindra Bank plans to pursue acquisitions and organic growth. The bank recently acquired Deutsche Bank's retail portfolio in India. This move aims to enhance scale and customer reach for the bank. Kotak Mahindra Bank will also tap into India's economic expansion opportunities. A strong balance sheet and leadership talent support future growth strategies.
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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.
India's mutual fund industry just beat FIIs in a historic first. Here's what changed
India's mutual fund industry has overtaken foreign institutional investors in total assets under custody for the first time, marking a historic shift in market ownership. Strong SIP inflows and sustained domestic participation have driven the milestone, even as FII holdings declined amid continued selling and changing global investment trends.
Are bluechip stocks cheap and safe to invest in now? Radhika Gupta explains why the answer isn't so simple
Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD & CEO Radhika Gupta says investors should move beyond the belief that large-cap stocks are inherently safer, arguing India's evolving economy favours bottom-up investing across market caps. She remains optimistic about domestic inflows, advocates diversified portfolios with global exposure, and expects double-digit equity returns, while cautioning against relying on outdated market narratives.
Himadri-backed Sicona secures AUD 45 million ARENA funding for battery technology
Sicona Battery Technologies secured significant funding for its advanced battery materials. This investment will build a commercial-scale demonstration facility in New South Wales. The new plant will produce silicon-carbon anode material for electric vehicles. This technology promises increased battery energy density and faster charging speeds. Himadri Speciality Chemical's stake in Sicona strengthens its clean energy strategy.
Trent Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Premier Explosives Ltd, Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd, Avalon Technologies Ltd and Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 07 July 2026.
Kotak Mahindra Bank shares fall over 3% after Q1 update; advances jump 15% to Rs 5.12 lakh crore
Kotak Mahindra Bank's shares dipped over 3% following its Q1 FY27 business update. While net advances saw a healthy 15% year-on-year jump to Rs 5.12 lakh crore, and total deposits grew nearly 12%, a sequential slowdown in deposit growth and a dip in current and savings account deposits may have concerned investors. The bank also recently announced the acquisition of Deutsche Bank's India retail and wealth management business.
Stocks to buy: Piramal Pharma, HSCL among 3 top bets by Choice Broking
Stocks to buy: Here's why Aakash Shah, technical analyst at Choice Broking recommends a 'Buy' on Piramal, Aza Engineering and Himadri Speciality Chemical this week.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Q1 net advances rise 15%, total deposits up nearly 12%
Kotak Mahindra Bank reported Q1 business growth: advances up 15.1%, CASA up 10.2%, total deposits up 11.7%. It will acquire Deutsche Bank's India retail, private, wealth businesses for Rs 281.7 crore.