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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.
Sun Pharma among 4 stocks to hit 52-week highs & rally up to 25% in a month
The Sensex ended higher as select BSE 200 stocks touched fresh 52-week highs. FSN E-Commerce Ventures, Titan, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and Lenskart Solutions led the momentum.
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.
Torrent Pharma among 6 stocks to hit 52-week highs & rally up to 25% in a month
Despite a sharp sell-off in the broader market, six BSE 200 stocks touched fresh 52-week highs, highlighting resilient investor confidence. The outperformers from retail, pharmaceuticals and energy sectors continued to show strong momentum, signalling sustained buying interest despite market volatility.
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.
Indian Rupee loses momentum as international oil prices and dollar firms up
The Indian rupee lost momentum in opening trades on Wednesday as international oil prices and dollar firmed up following renewed tensions between US and Iran. Reported US air strikes on Iran drove oil prices higher, fueling inflation concerns and reinforcing expectations of interest rate hikes that kept dollar index upbeat. Meanwhile, investors also wait for the minutes of the Federal Reserves June meeting for additional insight into the policy outlook. INR opened at Rs 95.15 per dollar and hit a low of 95.19 so far during the day. Local equities are also seen in negative tracking global peers on concerns that the AI-fueled rally in chipmakers may be losing momentum. The Nifty 50 has fallen below 24,250 while the BSE Sensex has tumbled over 550 points, trading around the 77,60077,800 range. Yesterday, rupee appreciated 48 paise to close at 94.95 against the US dollar, on improved global risk sentiments as higher traffic flows through the Strait of Hormuz reduced supply uncertainties.
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.
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.

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.

Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Settles 261 Points Higher Amid Mixed Global Cues - NDTV
Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Settles 261 Points Higher Amid Mixed Global CuesNDTVClosing Bell: Nifty above 24,250, Sensex gains 262 points led by IT, pharma, realtyMoneycontrol.comIndia shares higher at close of trade; Nifty 50 up 0.39%Investing.com IndiaNifty 50, Sensex prediction today: Check how Indian stock market is expected to trade on 3 Julylivemint.comTaking Stock: Market rally extends to third straight session; Nifty closes at 24,270, Sensex gains 262 ptsMoneycontrol.comStock Market Highlights, Jul 3: Sensex climbs 300 pts, Nifty above 24,200 as markets pare gains; IT stocks sustain rallyBusinessLineStock Market Today Highlights, July 2: Sensex settles 580 pts higher at 77,502.12; and Nifty 50 rises 0.71% to 24,175.70BusinessLineSensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Stock markets bounce back after two days of decline; Sensex jumps 444 pointsBusinessLineIndia stocks higher at close of trade; Nifty 50 up 0.39%Investing.com