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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.
MFs wary of Sebi plan to allow celeb ads, cite mis-selling, edge for big entities
Sebi's proposal to let mutual fund houses use celebrity endorsements has sparked a debate over investor protection and competition. While supporters say it could bring in more first-time investors, critics fear higher mis-selling risks and a growing advantage for large fund houses.
Rajesh Palviya of Axis Sec suggests JSW Infrastructure, Ind-Swift Laboratories, Welspun Living shares to buy next week
The Indian stock market will remain closed on June 26 for the Muharram holiday. Benchmark indices extended their winning streak ahead of the holiday, with Nifty 50 closing at 24,056 and Sensex at 77,100.47, boosted by easing crude oil prices and supportive measures for the rupee.
Sterlite Tech hits 5% upper circuit on QIP launch; zooms 495% in 6 months
Sterlite Technologies plans to raise up to ₹1,500 crore through the QIP route. Recently, Bandhan Mutual Fund sold 1.82 million equity shares of STL in open market trade.
Tech-Led global selloff, Fed rate fears weigh on Indian equities
Indian stock markets experienced their sharpest single-day drop in nearly a month, mirroring a global tech sell-off. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both fell significantly, influenced by a strong US dollar and profit-taking after recent gains. While pharma and healthcare sectors showed resilience, most others, including metals and IT, declined. Market volatility increased, with analysts watching key support levels closely.
India’s biggest equity fund makes contrarian bet on IT stocks
India’s largest actively managed equity fund, PPFAS Flexi Cap, is increasing exposure to beaten-down IT stocks, taking a contrarian view on AI disruption fears. CIO Rajeev Thakkar argues pessimism is overdone, betting on productivity gains and valuation comfort even as the Nifty IT index heads for its worst year since 2008.
Rajesh Palviya of Axis Sec suggests K.P.R. Mill, Olectra Greentech, Nykaa shares to buy today - 19 June
The Indian stock market experienced a pullback as major indices dropped, primarily due to a slump in IT stocks triggered by Accenture's disappointing outlook. The Nifty 50 and Sensex both fell, reflecting investor caution amidst profit-taking after prior gains.
INR recovers momentum as local equities rebound; recent oil and dollar spike fades amid signs of easing geopolitical tensions
The Indian rupee recovered momentum to settle higher by around 28 paise at Rs 95.31 per dollar on Tuesday, supported by retreating international oil prices and small pullback in dollar overseas. Meanwhile, local equities also rebounded from two-month lows as a halt in hostilities between Israel and Iran boosted hopes that peace negotiations could move forward. Geopolitical tensions eased somewhat, the dollar weakened and Brent crude futures fell below $93 a barrel as Israel and Iran agreed to halt attacks against each other following a series of mutual attacks from Sunday night, which marked the most serious escalation since the ceasefire in April. The BSE Sensex settled 394.50 points (0.54%) higher at 73,918.76, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 119.10 points (0.52%) to close at 23,242.10.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: A 12% return is a really good job in markets, says HSBC MF CEO Kailash Kulkarni
HSBC Mutual Fund CEO Kailash Kulkarni urged investors to keep return expectations realistic, saying a 12% annual return is a strong outcome in equity markets. Speaking at the ET Alpha Wealth Summit, he highlighted export-led manufacturing as a key long-term opportunity and said AI could empower retail investors through better access to information.
FPIs beat mutual funds by rupee returns despite $27 billion exodus
Despite record outflow of $27 bn or ₹2.4 trillion, foreign portfolio investors' totted a rupee return on assets of 7.7% against MFs' 4.4%, thanks to Nifty outperforming broader markets last year. In dollar terms though their returns lag those of MFs.
INR depreciates further to one-week low as oil stays elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated further in opening trades on Wednesday as oil prices stay elevated, driving fears of inflationary pressures in future. INR opened at Rs 95.43 per dollar and hit a low of 95.65 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee fell 15 paise to close at 95.34 against the US dollar, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. Local equities continue to stay strained in early trades with BSE Sensex trading at 73,866.45, down by 783.39 points and NSE Nifty 50 trading at 23,247.90, down by 235.65 points.
INR settles lower as global crude oil prices stay elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated 15 paise to close at 95.34 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.16 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday high of 95.03 and a low of 95.37. Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday, staging a rebound after four days of losses as investors assessed mixed signals over the status of U.S.-Iran peace talks and awaited upcoming RBI rate decision. The Nifty 50 gained 100.95 points (0.43%) to close at 23,483.55, while the Sensex rose 382.50 points (0.52%) to settle at 74,649.84.