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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.
INR settles higher on positive cues from local equities; Weak greenback supports
The Indian rupee rose 14 paise to settle at 95.33 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday as the greenback weakened but crude oil prices steadied amid intensifying tensions in West Asia. FII outflows and uncertainties over fresh tensions in West Asia weighed on the local unit while positive sentiment in the domestic equity markets provided support. Local shares ended Friday's session on a buoyant note, with firm cues from global markets and TCS' better-than-expected Q1 earnings helping underpin investor sentiment. Fears about a return to full-blow war however subsided after President Donald Trump claimed that Iran wants to "make a deal so badly," but he doesn't know if they're worthy of making a deal. The BSE Sensex climbed 827.57 points (1.08%) to close at 77,569.39, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 244.10 points (1.02%) to settle at 24,206.90.
India's NSE to pitch IPO to 30 global investors as play on deepening capital markets: Reports
Investor meetings are set to begin next week, with a listing expected around October, said the sources, who are directly familiar with the IPO process.
India's NSE to pitch IPO to 30 global investors as play on deepening capital markets, sources say - Reuters
India's NSE to pitch IPO to 30 global investors as play on deepening capital markets, sources sayReuters
India could come back into focus as AI spending growth moderates: Allspring
Prashant Paroda, Portfolio Manager-Emerging Markets at Allspring Global Investments explains why the fund has selectively added infrastructure stocks in India, maintained its exposure to financials, and is staying cautious on IT services until earnings visibility and management commentary improve.
INR settles higher, supported by good recovery in local equities
The Indian rupee appreciated by 7 paise to settle at 95.41 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday even as crude oil prices firmed up and the greenback strengthened in the global markets. A recovery in the stock markets and dollar selling by state-run lenders supported the local currency amid rising volatility triggered by the fresh escalation in the West Asia crisis. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower by 4 paise at 95.52 against the US dollar and later traded in the range of 95.58 to 95.28 during the day. It settled at 95.41 (provisional), up 7 paise from the previous close. The rupee had declined by 52 paise to settle at 95.48 against the US dollar on Wednesday. Indian shares ended modestly higher on Thursday, after having fallen heavily in the previous session amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East. At the close of the market, the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 80.75 points (0.34%) to settle at 23,962.80, while the BSE Sensex gained 238.22 ...
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.
Prime Offices Fund closes first round at Rs 4,000 crore, commits 45% of capital
Prime Offices Fund has successfully raised Rs 4,000 crore in its initial funding round. The fund has already committed nearly half its capital to acquire three office properties. This expanded corpus reflects strong investor demand for Indian commercial real estate opportunities. The fund's portfolio now spans approximately four million square feet of office space. It houses over seventy occupiers, including many Global Capability Centres.
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.
In a flurry of deals, Adani mobilizes $10 bn in a week for capex boost
The fund mobilization spans equity raises, stake sales and long-term commitments from strategic partners, including global investors and sovereign-backed entities. The flurry of deals marks one of the largest capital-raising exercises by an Indian conglomerate in recent years.
Explained: Why SK Hynix's record $29 billion NASDAQ listing matters for the AI boom
SK Hynix's planned NASDAQ ADR sale is more than a record-breaking capital raise. It reflects the growing importance of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, which have become essential for training and running artificial intelligence models. The US listing is expected to broaden the company's investor base, support future expansion and strengthen its position in the global AI supply chain. The move could also pave the way for more Asian semiconductor companies to tap US capital markets as AI infrastructure spending continues to accelerate.