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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 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.
This newly-listed stock finds no buyer after its debut on Dalal Street, hits lower circuit for fifth day in a row
Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports) Ltd shares fell 5% on April 9, marking a 43% decline from its IPO price. The stock's weak debut included a drop to ₹175.50 on the BSE. Concerns over geopolitical tensions and currency volatility have impacted the company's outlook.
Home First Finance Company India Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Sagility Ltd, Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd, Aegis Logistics Ltd and Tips Music Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 26 February 2026.