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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.
Market's worst phase is over; focus on picking the right stocks, says Quant Mutual Fund's Sandeep Tandon
Sandeep Tandon believes the next few months will reward investors who pick strong companies rather than simply betting on the broader market, with infrastructure, power and select energy stocks among his top bets.
TPG, GIC and ICICI Bank acquire Aseem Infrastructure Finance for ₹5,000 crore
Aseem is a leading sustainable infrastructure debt financier with a core focus on renewable energy, power transmission and other infrastructure assets in India. It was established in 2020 by the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, India’s sovereign-anchored alternative asset manager.
GE Vernova T&D India Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
TD Power Systems Ltd, Hitachi Energy India Ltd, CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd and Union Bank of India are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 03 July 2026.
Six of top-10 firms add ₹88,678 crore in mcap, ICICI Bank biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued companies went up by Rs 88,678.1 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest winner. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 297.57 points, or 0.38 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 42.9 points, or 0.17 per cent. "Markets ended the holiday-shortened week with modest gains, advancing in three of the four trading sessions. Sentiment remained constructive, supported by easing crude oil prices, improving geopolitical developments in West Asia, and selective buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs)," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. While Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the gainers, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. The market valuation of ICICI Bank jumped Rs ...
Rs 1.5 lakh crore behind 2025! Can Jio, NSE and other mega IPOs put 2026 on course for another record year?
India's primary market faces a significant fundraising gap to match last year's record. However, upcoming mega IPOs from Reliance Jio (Rs 35,000 crore) and NSE (Rs 25,000 crore), alongside SBI Mutual Fund (Rs 10,000 crore), could inject much-needed demand. Experts believe these established names can revive investor sentiment, but a broad-based revival hinges on sensible valuations and a steady pipeline of quality companies.
Laurus Labs, Biocon, Ather Energy, Lenskart among probable MSCI India Standard Index inclusion candidates, says JM Financial
JM Financial anticipates significant shifts in the MSCI India Standard Index. Laurus Labs and Biocon are flagged as high-probability additions from the Small Cap Index, while Ather Energy and SAIL are medium-probability candidates. SBI Card faces a high probability of exclusion. These potential changes could lead to substantial passive fund inflows into India, estimated around $3.2 billion, impacting institutional investors.
Trust MF CIO sees revival in corporate cycle, stays bullish on mid and smallcaps
Mihir Vora, Chief Investment Officer at Trust Mutual Fund, remains bullish on renewable energy, with a preference for solar, and is betting on transmission and distribution companies as well as commercial clean energy suppliers catering to sectors such as data centres.
PSU banks see sharp jump in green deposits FY26; deploy funds for clean transport, renewable energy
Indian state-owned banks witnessed a significant rise in green deposits during FY26. This growth reflects growing depositor interest in sustainable finance. The Reserve Bank of India's Green Deposit Framework, introduced in 2023, has played a key role. Banks are channeling these funds into environmentally friendly projects like renewable energy and clean transportation.
12 stocks added by 15+ MF schemes in May; shares surge up to 60% in CY26
Mutual funds boosted exposure to several outperforming stocks in May 2026, including BSE, Angel One, and Adani Energy. Many of these holdings have generated strong CY26 returns, reflecting sustained institutional confidence.
Mcap of 8 most valued firms surges by ₹1.90 trn, ICICI Bank shines
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1.90 lakh crore last week, with ICICI Bank stealing the show, in tandem with a rally in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,284.61 points, or 1.73 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 256.2 points, or 1 per cent. "Indian equity markets ended a volatile week on a strong note, snapping a two-week losing streak amid improving global sentiment and supportive measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at attracting foreign currency inflows," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Investor confidence improved on optimism surrounding a potential USIran peace deal, which raised hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and stabilising energy markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
ED Arrests Ex-Reliance Telecom Director Satish Seth; To Produce Him In Delhi Court
The CBI has booked and raided Seth's premises earlier in March as part of its investigation into an alleged loan fraud worth Rs 114.98 crore at the State Bank of India (SBI).