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SIF AUM jumps 29% to Rs 17,858 crore in June; inflows surge 171% MoM
Specialised Investment Funds saw assets grow significantly in June 2026. Total inflows into these funds also experienced a substantial increase. Hybrid Long-Short Funds continued their dominance within the SIF segment. The broader mutual fund industry also reported healthy investor participation during the month. SIP contributions reached a record high, indicating sustained retail interest.
Stocks in news: TCS, Groww, Shriram Finance, Dixon Tech, Anand Rathi Wealth
Indian markets saw a rebound on Thursday, recovering from Wednesday's sharp sell-off. TCS reported a 5% year-on-year profit growth, and Groww affirmed its direct mutual fund strategy. Shriram Finance is raising funds to reduce borrowing costs after a rating upgrade. Maruti Suzuki plans to add service points, and Dixon Tech will expand smartphone manufacturing. Premier Energies commissioned a solar module facility, and Anand Rathi Wealth saw profit rise.
Groww says direct mutual funds remain core offering amid confusion over MF Prime
The investment platform clarified that its new MF Prime service is an optional offering for investors seeking research-backed guidance and does not replace its zero-commission direct mutual fund platform.
JSW Steel's Q1 FY27 crude steel production rises 3% YoY to 6.59 MnT
JSW Steel reported consolidated crude steel production of 6.59 million tonnes (MnT) for the first quarter of FY27, registering a 3% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared with the corresponding period last year.
TCS, Infosys crash up to 55%: Why India's largest mutual fund scheme is still buying
India's largest mutual fund scheme is buying more shares of TCS and Infosys. This buying occurs even as these IT stocks experience significant market value losses. The fund manager's conviction rests on current cash flows rather than future AI narratives. While AI disruption pressures revenue, it also creates new technology spending opportunities. The sector is no longer considered expensive, but earnings visibility remains a concern.
India eats 4 lakh rotis on trains as Swiggy's rail food orders triple in Q1FY27
Swiggy's rail food delivery saw threefold growth in the last quarter. Indian train travelers ordered over four lakh rotis during the summer months. Multi-station orders surged more than 300 percent year-on-year, indicating increased passenger engagement. This service is also attracting first-time users in smaller towns and cities. Popular food items included roti, masala dosa, and various summer beverages.
India's mutual fund industry just beat FIIs in a historic first. Here's what changed
India's mutual fund industry has overtaken foreign institutional investors in total assets under custody for the first time, marking a historic shift in market ownership. Strong SIP inflows and sustained domestic participation have driven the milestone, even as FII holdings declined amid continued selling and changing global investment trends.
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.
Tata Group-owned IHCL signs 20 hotels in Q1, says poised to achieve 700-hotel portfolio by 2030
Indian Hotels Company Ltd signed twenty new hotels during the first quarter. The company is well poised to reach seven hundred hotels by the year 2030. Seventeen of these signings focused on growth brands like Gateway and Ginger. Taj also reached a milestone of one hundred fifty hotels with three new signings. IHCL expanded its operating portfolio to over three hundred eighty hotels globally.
Info Edge shares surge 11% after Q1FY27 billings rise 14% YoY
Info Edge shares rose sharply after the company reported a 14.4% year-on-year rise in Q1FY27 standalone billings, led by strong growth in its recruitment and real estate businesses. Investor sentiment was also supported by the Coding Ninjas acquisition and additional commitment to its startup investment fund.
Dixon Tech, Coforge, 8 other stocks among Motilal’s non-Nifty ideas ahead of Q1 results
Motilal Oswal has identified ten non-Nifty stocks for investors ahead of quarterly earnings. The brokerage anticipates healthy revenue growth across various market capitalizations. TVS Motor and Dixon Technologies are among the top picks with significant upside potential. Radico Khaitan and Indian Hotels Company also show promising revenue growth prospects. Coforge and Kirloskar Oil Engines are also highlighted for their future performance.
Sony Pictures Networks India profit climbs 16% in FY26 as sports drive growth
For the fiscal year 2026, Sony Pictures Networks India recorded an impressive 16% surge in profit, largely thanks to a robust cricket schedule and rising advertising revenues. However, subscription income fell by 4% amid distribution disputes. In contrast, licensing income flourished after JioHotstar acquired digital rights. Total costs escalated by 8%, reflecting higher employee and marketing expenses.