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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.
Kotak AMC, executives seek settlement in Essel Group debt dispute
The case dates back to the 2019 Essel liquidity crisis, when a sharp fall in Zee Entertainment's share price triggered margin calls on pledged shares securing debt held by six Kotak fixed maturity plans (FMPs). The case relates to Kotak Mutual Fund's six close-ended debt schemes (FMPs), which had invested in zero coupon non-convertible debentures (NCDs) issued by Konti Infrapower & Multiventures and Edison Utility Works, part of the Essel Group, the promoter group of Zee Entertainment Enterprises.
Kotak AMC, executives seek settlement in Essel Group debt dispute
The case dates back to the 2019 Essel liquidity crisis, when a sharp fall in Zee Entertainment's share price triggered margin calls on pledged shares securing debt held by six Kotak fixed maturity plans (FMPs). The case relates to Kotak Mutual Fund's six close-ended debt schemes (FMPs), which had invested in zero coupon non-convertible debentures (NCDs) issued by Konti Infrapower & Multiventures and Edison Utility Works, part of the Essel Group, the promoter group of Zee Entertainment Enterprises.
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund reduces stake in Entertainment Network India Ltd by over 2% - scanx.trade
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund reduces stake in Entertainment Network India Ltd by over 2%scanx.trade
Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Nifty Slips Below 24,050 Amid F&O Expiry, Sensex Falls Over 150 Points; Vedanta Slides 5% After Block Deals
Nifty IT and Nifty Metal fell 1.22% each, leading losses among sectoral indices. Nifty Pharma rose 0.90%, while Nifty Media gained 0.52% and Nifty India Defence advanced 0.33%.
India shares lower at close of trade; Nifty 50 down 0.23% - Investing.com India
India shares lower at close of trade; Nifty 50 down 0.23%Investing.com IndiaClosing Bell: Nifty below 23,200, Sensex down 150 pts; media, pharma, pvt banks rallyMoneycontrol.comSensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty end flat as early gains fade; gold prices slide sharplyBusinessLine
Stock markets can deliver years of zero returns, explains DSP Mutual Fund MD, CEO: Key takeaways for investors
Kalpen Parekh, MD and CEO at DSP Mutual Fund, shared an important insight in his post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that all markets can have long periods of zero returns.
Sensex skyrockets 1,161 pts; Nifty trades above 24,150 mark; VIX slumps 8.81%
The Nifty traded above the 24,150 mark. All the sectoral indices on the NSE traded in the green with IT, media and realty index gaining the most.
Stock Market Highlights: Sensex Closes 787 Points Higher On Possibility Of US-Iran Deal - NDTV
Stock Market Highlights: Sensex Closes 787 Points Higher On Possibility Of US-Iran DealNDTVSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex rises for 3rd straight day, ends 787 pts higher...The Economic TimesSensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty end over 1% higher; bank, midcap stocks lead recoveryMoneycontrol.com
Closing Bell: Nifty crosses 24,200, Sensex surges 1,264 pts on renewed hopes of US-Iran peace talks
Interglobe Aviation, Max Healthcare, Power Grid Corp, Wipro, Eternal were among biggest gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank. All the sectoral indices ended in the green with Capital Goods, Oil & Gas, Power, Infra, Media, Realty, Consumer Durables, IT rise 2% each. Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices up more than 2 percent each.
Markets extend losing streak to second week; rupee gains, media stocks shine
The Nifty Midcap 100 index snapped two-week gaining streak, falling 1.5 percent, while Nifty Smallcap 100 index ended with almost no change.
Closing Bell: Nifty above 23,100, Sensex gain 509 pts; IT, metal, realty shine
Biggest Nifty gainers were Wipro, Hindalco Industries, HCL Technologies, TCS, Infosys, while losers included Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Adani Enterprises, Interglobe Aviatoion, Apollo Hospitals, Adani Ports. Except Consumer Durables and PSU Bank, all other sectoral indices ended in the green with Information Technology rose 2.5%, Metal index gained 1.5%, Realty index up 1.7% and Media index jumped 1%. The Nifty midcap index was up 0.3 percent, while smallcap index ended flat.