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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.
South West Pinnacle gains after bagging Rs 167-cr RIL contract
South West Pinnacle Exploration rose 2.80% to Rs 225.86 after the company secured a work order worth approximately Rs 166.82 crore from Reliance Industries (RIL) for providing Coal Bed Methane (CBM) production services in Madhya Pradesh.
Container manufacturing scheme aims for 10x rise in domestic capacity: Sarbananda Sonowal
India has successfully manufactured its first export-import shipping container for global giant A.P. Moller-Maersk, marking a significant stride towards self-reliance in maritime manufacturing. This achievement, a direct result of Prime Minister Modi's 'Make in India' vision, underscores growing international confidence in India's capabilities.
Industrial park operator Ganesh Industrial to invest Rs 600 crore in NCR parks
Kolkata's Ganesh Industrial Complex is investing Rs 600 crore in new industrial parks across Delhi-NCR, targeting highway-adjacent locations. The company plans to develop around 110 acres in Haryana, leveraging strong demand from manufacturing and warehousing sectors. Ganesh Complex focuses on outright plot sales, creating integrated industrial ecosystems for clients like Amazon and Reliance, aiming for faster project execution and supply chain efficiencies in this key growth market.
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.
Reliance's media biz clocks Rs 34,917 cr revenue in FY26; JioHotstar cross 1 billion downloads
Reliance's media arm achieved a significant Rs 34,917 crore revenue in FY26, with JioHotstar becoming India's top digital streamer and the first Indian paid OTT to hit one billion downloads. The integrated media ecosystem, including JioStar and Jio Studios, delivered strong EBITDA and net profit. JioStar leads TV viewership, while JioHotstar boasts 451 million monthly users and record-breaking concurrent viewers.
JioStar rolls out JAMS, betting on GenAI to reshape premium content production
JioStar, Reliance's media arm, has launched JioStar GenAI Media Studio. This platform uses artificial intelligence to create premium content for India. The initiative was announced at Reliance Industries' AGM. JioStar leads India's media market with a significant viewership share. The platform aims to produce content across various languages and formats for diverse Indian audiences.

Reliance AGM 2026: Jio IPO roadmap, AI vision and other key announcements from RIL's 49th AGM
Reliance AGM 2026 highlights: Mukesh Ambani-led oil-to-telecom conglomerate, Reliance Industries (RIL), held its 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 19 June.
Reliance, Vedanta, Adani join India's drive to cut China rare earth dependence, sources say
Indian conglomerates Reliance, Vedanta, and Adani are among ten companies expressing interest in developing rare-earth processing facilities in Andhra Pradesh. This move aligns with New Delhi's strategy to reduce reliance on China for these critical minerals, essential for electric vehicle motors and other high-tech applications.
Stocks in news: Lenskart, PFC, RIL, Hindustan Zinc, Tata Consumer
Indian markets saw volatile trading on Wednesday, closing slightly down. Lenskart, PFC, RIL, Hindustan Zinc, and Tata Consumer are in focus. ADIA plans to sell Lenskart shares. Tata Consumer targets over 20% EBITDA margin. Reliance Industries subsidiary will redevelop a Mumbai slum. REC Ltd will merge with Power Finance Corporation. ZEEL plans to raise funds.

Behind Reliance Industries' sale of a step-down unit, an OFCD route
A ₹274-crore sale of a third-layer subsidiary by Reliance Industries to a former associate, Jaipur Enclave, in April had set off governance questions on related party transactions. It has now emerged that Reliance lent Jaipur Enclave ₹273.75 crore in convertible debt through another subsidiary.
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.