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Mutual funds pick fewer IPOs but deliver bigger returns in the first half of 2026
Mutual funds have turned more selective in India's IPO market, participating in only 19 of the 28 public issues in the first half of 2026, according to Prime Database. Despite bidding less, their stock selection has outperformed. Ten of the 11 IPOs led by mutual funds are trading above their issue price, with Omnitech Engineering surging 133%. As mega IPOs such as NSE, Jio and SBI Funds line up in the second half, investors will be watching whether mutual funds continue their disciplined approach or increase participation.Disclosure: RIL, the promoter of Reliance Jio, also controls Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com.
Disney pumps Rs 123 crore into JioStar India in fresh FDI
Walt Disney's Star Group injected Rs 123 crore into JioStar India via FDI, bolstering the Reliance-Disney joint venture. This follows substantial prior investments by Disney, totaling Rs 3,847 crore in the current fiscal year. Despite reporting equity losses from the venture, Disney's continued financial commitment highlights its strategic interest in the Indian media landscape. The information and broadcasting sector saw significant FDI inflows during the quarter.
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd soars 0.99%, up for fifth straight session
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is quoting at Rs 34.54, up 0.99% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 34.2% in last one year as compared to a 2.73% drop in NIFTY and a 9.18% drop in the Nifty Media.
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd, Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Ltd and Kirloskar Brothers Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 05 June 2026.
Markets may have bottomed out; Nifty could head towards 25,800: Rohit Srivastava
Rohit Srivastava, Founder of Indiacharts & Strike Money, believes Indian markets have likely formed a bottom and could gradually move higher over the next few months, with Nifty potentially heading towards 25,800. He remains bullish on Bank Nifty after a technical breakout and sees strength returning to broader markets through improving liquidity. Srivastava remains cautious on IT stocks despite short-term trading opportunities, while Reliance Industries and select private banks continue to show improving trends.Disclaimer: Network18 and TV18, the companies that operate CNBC-TV18, are controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.
Stocks to buy under ₹100: Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi recommends three shares to buy or sell
Stocks to buy under ₹100: Mehul Kothari recommends three shares to buy or sell — Network18, Motherson Sumi Wiring India, and Suzlon Energy
SEBI’s new shareholding norms may boost mega IPOs: Bhavesh Shah
Bhavesh Shah, MD & Head of Investment Banking at Equirus Capital, says SEBI’s eased public shareholding norms will help large companies launch mega IPOs while reducing dilution pressure at listing. By allowing companies more time to reach 25% public ownership, the move can improve price stability and attract investor demand over time, potentially boosting large listings such as the National Stock Exchange of India and Reliance Jio. Disclosure: RIL, the promoter of Reliance Jio, also controls Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com.
Motilal Oswal top picks: VA Tech order strength, RIL refining upside, Eternal valuations attractive
Investors are not showing panic despite geopolitical tensions, though many are reviewing portfolios and seeking safer sector exposure, according to Siddhartha Khemka of Motilal Oswal. The brokerage remains positive on VA Tech Wabag citing a ₹16,000-crore order book and strong West Asia demand. It also sees opportunity in quick commerce stocks like Eternal and Swiggy after valuation corrections, while Reliance Industries’ O2C business could benefit from higher refining margins. Disclosure: Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com, is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.
The two defence stocks this portfolio manager likes
Conrad Saldanha, MD & Portfolio Manager of Neuberger Berman, says market uncertainty due to Middle East tensions has created selective long-term opportunities. He sees attractive valuations emerging in global IT services after a sharp correction, while tech fundamentals remain strong. In India, he is selectively adding large caps like Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel and likes IT midcaps such as Coforge and Persistent Systems as well as defence play Data Patterns, on weakness. Disclaimer: Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com, is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.