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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.
India, New Zealand Unveil Roadmap to 2030, Deepening Strategic Partnership Across Defence, Trade, Education and Regional Cooperation
Under the Defence and Security Cooperation pillar, both countries agreed to deepen military ties through joint exercises, personnel exchanges and high-level defence dialogues while implementing the 2025 Defence Cooperation MoU. They will operationalise new maritime cooperation arrangements, expand naval collaboration, launch an annual Maritime Security Dialogue and a Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism, continue cyber cooperation, strengthen law enforcement coordination and work together on disaster-resilient infrastructure.
Tonbo Imaging, Zetwerk, 2 others get Sebi approval to float IPOs
The market regulator approved four IPO proposals, paving the way for companies in defence, retail, manufacturing and metals to tap the public markets

India’s defence stocks are expensive for a good reason
Defence stocks in India are trading at a 50% premium to global peers because growth has yet to unfold.

HFCL Defence Revenue To Start From Q1 FY28 As Major Orders Enter Execution Phase
HFCL expects defence revenue from Q1 FY28 as it bids for Army contracts and develops radars, anti-drone systems, jammers and ammunition.
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.
Cochin Shipyard OFS opens today for retail investors. Should you participate in this defence stock offer? - livemint.com
Cochin Shipyard OFS opens today for retail investors. Should you participate in this defence stock offer?livemint.com

Explained: Why experts think the world is entering a decade-long investment boom
Artificial intelligence may be grabbing the headlines, but a broader wave of spending on infrastructure, semiconductors, defence, energy and manufacturing could signal the start of a long-term global investment cycle. Here's why some investors believe this shift could reshape economies—and create new opportunities for India.
Economic and trade cooperation remains a key pillar of India-Indonesia ties
India and Indonesia issued a joint statement on the State Visit by Prime Minister of India to Indonesia. Prime Minister Modi and President Prabowo held official bilateral talks on 7 July 2026 at Istana Merdeka, Jakarta. The official talks covered the full spectrum of bilateral relations, including political engagement, defence and security cooperation, maritime cooperation, trade and investment, digital economy, science and technology, space, critical minerals, energy, agriculture, health, pharma, education, culture, tourism, youth exchanges and people-to-people ties, in addition to regional and global developments of mutual interest. They also witnessed the exchange of a number of bilateral documents, aimed at further strengthening the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Defence stock Zen Technologies jumps as subsidiary Vector Technics becomes India's largest drone propulsion manufacturer - livemint.com
Defence stock Zen Technologies jumps as subsidiary Vector Technics becomes India's largest drone propulsion manufacturerlivemint.com