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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, 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.
D-St set for a positive opening as GIFT Nifty signals firm start
Indian markets experienced widespread selling on Wednesday, with the Nifty declining significantly. Global risk sentiment deteriorated following US President Donald Trump's comments on Iran. Asian markets also traded lower, reflecting the weak global backdrop. The Indian Rupee tanked against the US dollar as oil prices rose. Foreign and domestic investors showed net buying activity in equities.
ONGC Emerges Top Performer In Nifty 50 Pack, Defies Stock Market Crash
Shares of the state-run oil & gas explorer traded higher despite the stock market crash amid renewed US-Iran tensions that led to a spike in global crude oil rates by upto 5%.
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.
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.
China's SAFE Nears $2 Trillion In Assets, Set To Become World's Second-Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund
China's foreign exchange reserves fund has almost doubled its assets since early 2025, driven by gains in global equities and overseas investments.
Yotta raises $150 million at $3.9 billion valuation to fund AI infrastructure expansion
Yotta Data Services secured $150 million from investors for business expansion. The company plans to significantly increase its AI cloud capacity soon. This expansion aims to position Yotta among global AI compute leaders. They are also enhancing sovereign cloud and managed services offerings. Yotta seeks to establish India as an AI infrastructure producer.
Market Pulse: Key triggers to watch ahead of the July 3 trading session
Market Pulse July 3: Global cues remain supportive as US stocks traded higher after weaker-than-expected jobs data reinforced hopes of a prolonged pause in Federal Reserve rate hikes. Domestically, investors will track Adani Enterprises’ ₹10,000-crore QIP launch and developments in energy markets after the government ruled out an immediate fuel price cut. Technically, Nifty’s close above its 100-day moving average has improved sentiment, with analysts seeing scope for a move towards 24,300-24,500, while 24,000 remains a key support level.
Sensex falls 50 points, Nifty above 24,050; Eternal, Sun Pharma, TechM rise 1%
Indian stock markets traded mixed on Monday, with Sensex dipping slightly and Nifty inching higher amidst rising oil prices due to Iran-US tensions. While some blue-chips gained, broader markets saw a minor decline. Analysts suggest a potential market upturn due to easing FII selling and South Korea's volatility, but a deficient monsoon remains a concern. Upcoming Q1 results are expected to drive stock-specific movements.