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Net equity mutual fund inflows surged 26% to ₹28,973 crore in June
Despite bouts of volatility, the equity market ended June on a positive note, with the Nifty50 gaining 1.4 per cent as easing oil prices and receding tensions in West Asia lifted sentiment
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.
Vedanta Power, Vedanta Oil & Gas, other Vedanta stocks surge up to 6%. What lies ahead?
Vedanta Group stocks experienced significant gains on Friday after their recent demerger. Vedanta Iron and Steel shares surged five percent, hitting the upper circuit limit. Vedanta Oil and Gas shares also saw a substantial increase, extending recent positive momentum. Vedanta Power and Vedanta Aluminium reported production and sales figures for the first quarter. Analysts at Motilal Oswal initiated coverage on Vedanta Aluminium with a buy rating.
INR settles higher, supported by good recovery in local equities
The Indian rupee appreciated by 7 paise to settle at 95.41 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday even as crude oil prices firmed up and the greenback strengthened in the global markets. A recovery in the stock markets and dollar selling by state-run lenders supported the local currency amid rising volatility triggered by the fresh escalation in the West Asia crisis. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower by 4 paise at 95.52 against the US dollar and later traded in the range of 95.58 to 95.28 during the day. It settled at 95.41 (provisional), up 7 paise from the previous close. The rupee had declined by 52 paise to settle at 95.48 against the US dollar on Wednesday. Indian shares ended modestly higher on Thursday, after having fallen heavily in the previous session amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East. At the close of the market, the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 80.75 points (0.34%) to settle at 23,962.80, while the BSE Sensex gained 238.22 ...
10 Nifty 500 stocks plunge over 50% from 52-week highs. Do you own any?
Nifty 500 stocks experienced sharp declines, far exceeding index movements. Several companies saw their values drop by over fifty percent from recent highs. Reliance Power and Cohance Lifesciences are among the biggest losers in this market correction.
INR tumbles further as renewal of war is seen driving oil prices and inflation higher
The Indian rupee slumped further in opening trades on Thursday as international crude oil prices rebounded as US President reportedly threatened to bomb Iran for a second day and reimpose the US naval blockade in retaliation for attacks on tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran has ended, stoking concerns that a renewal of war could again drive inflation and push up interest rates. This could reinforce expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may keep interest rates higher for longer to combat stubborn inflation. INR opened at Rs 95.52 per dollar and hit a low of 95.58 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee tanked 59 paise to settle at 95.55 against the US dollar. The Indian stock market also suffered a massive crash, with the NSE Nifty 50 plunging 516.65 points (2.12%) to close at 23,882.05, while the BSE Sensex tanked 1,677.12 points (2.15%) to settle at 76,503.60. Local markets are however recovering from the sharp ...

From Gift Nifty, US-Iran war, oil prices to bond yields: 10 key things that changed for Indian stock market overnight - livemint.com
From Gift Nifty, US-Iran war, oil prices to bond yields: 10 key things that changed for Indian stock market overnightlivemint.com
INR tumbles sharply against US dollar as oil prices soar on renewed US-Iran tensions; Sensex, NIFTY plunge over 2%
The Indian rupee tanked 59 paise to settle at 95.55 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday as the US launched fresh strikes on Iran after Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up crude oil prices and strengthening the dollar. The US military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic's ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. Following the strikes, global crude oil prices rose exponentially. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 6.16 per cent at USD 78.73 per barrel in futures trade. The Indian stock market also suffered a massive crash, with the NSE Nifty 50 plunging 516.65 points (2.12%) to close at 23,882.05, while the BSE Sensex tanked 1,677.12 points (2.15%) to settle at 76,503.60.

India's market outlook is improving as earnings recover, says IME Capital founder
IME Capital Founder & CEO Ashi Anand believes India's market outlook is improving as corporate earnings recover and domestic inflows remain strong. He said the biggest near-term risk is a rise in oil prices due to geopolitical tensions, adding that crude staying around $70 a barrel or lower would support growth, inflation and interest rates. Anand is also positive on companies linked to the electricity supply chain, saying AI-led data center investments are creating a long-term demand opportunity for power equipment. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

ONGC Emerges Top Performer In Nifty 50 Pack, Defies Stock Market Crash
Shares of the state-run oil & gas explorer traded higher despite the stock market crash amid renewed US-Iran tensions that led to a spike in global crude oil rates by upto 5%.
Stock Market Crash: Sensex sinks 1,600 points, Nifty slips below 24K mark; 5 key factors behind today’s market mayhem
Sensex Nifty Crash: Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday afternoon. Rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions battered investor sentiment across exchanges. US President Donald Trump's remarks on Iran further fueled fears of escalation in the Middle East. This led to a sharp decline in the Sensex and Nifty indices. Broader markets and sectoral indices also traded deep in the red.
Airtel to Trent: 44 stocks likely to report double-digit profit slump in Q1. Are your stocks on the list?
Motilal Oswal expects 44 companies, including Bharti Airtel, Trent, IndiGo, HAL, GAIL and Cipla, to report double-digit year-on-year profit declines in the June quarter. Higher energy costs, weaker demand, geopolitical tensions and margin pressure are expected to weigh on earnings, even as overall corporate profit growth slows in Q1.