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Easing West Asia tensions boost IPO activity, 3 issues to open next week
The primary market is showing signs of revival as improving geopolitical conditions in West Asia have boosted investor sentiment, prompting three mainboard IPO launches next week and paving the way for more public issues in the pipeline. Cordelia Cruises operator Waterways Leisure Tourism, Jaipur-based jewellery manufacturer Advit Jewels, and IT solutions provider CSM Technologies will launch their maiden public issues over the next few days, while packaging solutions provider Knack Packaging is expected to announce its price band. Quick commerce unicorn Zepto is looking to raise over Rs 10,000 crore, and the country's largest fund house, SBI Mutual Fund, plans to launch its Rs 13,000-crore public issue next month, according to people familiar with the development. In June, CMR Green Technologies and Hexagon Nutrition have already launched their IPOs, while the public issue of insurtech unicorn Turtlemint Fintech Solutions is currently underway. Adding to the momentum, the National
FILA Group sells 7% stake in DOMS Industries for Rs 934 crore
Italian multinational FILA Group has sold a 7 percent stake in DOMS Industries for Rs 934 crore. SBI Mutual Fund and Axis Mutual Fund have bought a combined 2.13 percent stake for Rs 285 crore. FILA Group's shareholding in DOMS Industries has reduced. DOMS Industries manufactures stationery and art materials. The company's shares saw a rise after the transactions.

DOMS Industries block deal: SBI MF, Axis MF buy as FILA sells 7% stake for ₹935 cr
SBI Mutual Fund purchased 9.3 lakh shares of DOMS Industries for approximately ₹205 crore. Axis Mutual Fund acquired 3.6 lakh shares in the company for around ₹79.6 crore.
Unique Picks: 6 stocks held by only one MF scheme in April, falling up to 40% in CY26
An analysis of mutual fund portfolios revealed 29 stocks held exclusively by single schemes, with most underperforming in CY26. However, Satin Creditcare Network, Rossell Techsys, and Amanta Healthcare bucked the trend, delivering strong returns. Brooks Laboratories and EFC (I) were among those experiencing significant declines.

Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund stake in Avanti Feeds crosses 5% after fresh share purchase
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund increased its stake in Avanti Feeds to 5.02% after acquiring 62,044 shares. This acquisition occurred amid market volatility, with Avanti Feeds shares dropping 12.3% recently but recovering significantly earlier in February following a US-India trade deal.

Axis MF, SBI MF buy 2.1% stake in DOMS; HDFC Life Insurance almost exits Finolex Industries
SBI Mutual Fund held 5.88 percent stake in DOMS Industries, and Axis Mutual Fund 3.18 percent, while FILA owned 26.01 percent shares, as of March 2026.

IIFL Asset Management picks up nearly 2% stake in Indo Tech Transformers from promoter
Perhaps, Indo Tech Transformers shares may have reacted to the transaction, freezing at 5 percent upper circuit at Rs 3,081.9, the highest closing level since January 20, 2025, on the National Stock Exchange.

ICICI Prudential MF acquires additional 1% stake in AWL Agri Business for Rs 234 crore
ICICI AMC through its Multi-Asset Fund had held 3.84 percent stake in AWL Agri Business as of March 2026.