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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.
Gold prices slip ₹150, silver declines ₹5,000 amid weak global cues
Gold prices slipped Rs 150 to Rs 1,50,650 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, and silver dropped Rs 5,000, as a sluggish global trend and a firm US dollar prompted traders to trim positions in precious metals. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,50,800 per 10 grams in the preceding session. Silver snapped its four-day rally, declining Rs 5,000 to Rs 2,40,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday's closing level of Rs 2,45,000 per kg, according to local dealers. Traders said the market remained range-bound as investors balanced lingering geopolitical risks in West Asia against a stronger greenback and expectations surrounding the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy. "Gold prices experienced a slight decline in the domestic markets on Monday, as investors navigated the complex landscape of Washington-Tehran relations while awaiting key inflation data from the US," said Gaurav Garg, Research Analyst at Lemonn Markets Desk. In the ...
Hindustan Zinc shares jump 3%. Here are 3 reasons behind today's shine
Hindustan Zinc shares surged over 3% on Friday, adding approximately Rs 6,815 crore to its market value. This rally was fueled by a weaker US dollar, soaring silver prices, and a positive Q1 business update. The company reported its highest-ever first-quarter mined metal production, despite a slight dip in silver output. The stock's performance reflects a broader uptrend in metal stocks.
Edelweiss AMC crosses ₹1 trn milestone in equity assets under management
The asset manager attributed the milestone to consistent fund performance, wider distribution and sustained retail participation through systematic investment plans across market cycles

Aluminum Falls To Lowest Since February As Dollar Strengthens
The industrial metal extended losses afterdropping by 16%in June, the biggest monthly decline since 2008.

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.

Silver price tanks 14% in a week leading to 9% decline in Hindustan Zinc share price. Is worst over for white metal?
Hindustan Zinc shares dropped 4% to ₹531.1 as silver prices continued to decline, impacted by a stronger US dollar and rising bond yields. Silver fell 14% this week, exacerbated by diminished geopolitical tensions and expectations of higher US interest rates affecting investor demand.
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.
Gold, silver ETFs fall up to 4% as stronger dollar, rate-hike fears weigh
Analysts said silver ETFs have corrected more sharply than gold ETFs as silver functions both as a precious metal and an industrial commodity
Vedanta, NALCO, Hind Zinc: Metals stocks dip up to 3%; here's why
A sell-off in precious metals, especially Silver, owing to strength in the US dollar and hawkish US Federal Reserve stance, triggered selling pressure in metal stocks on Thursday, say analysts.
Vedanta, NALCO, Hindustan Zinc shares fall up to 3% as silver, aluminium, other metal prices tumble. Here's why
Metal stocks including Vedanta, NALCO and Hindustan Zinc fell up to 3% as global metal prices declined sharply. A stronger US dollar, easing Middle East tensions and rising expectations of a Fed rate hike pressured commodities like silver, aluminium, copper and zinc, triggering a broad-based pullback in the metal pack.

Hindustan Zinc shares decline 5% on falling Silver prices, stronger US Dollar
Hindstan Zinc is the only pure listed silver play in India. The metal accounts for around 50% to 45% of the firm's EBIT, which makes the stock highly sentitive to moves in the white metal.