Market News
Stay updated with the latest market trends, earnings, and economic indicators.
Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.

Markets bullish, but taxes and currency worry investors: Samir Arora
Sandeep Tandon, Founder & CIO at Quant Mutual Fund maintained that improving sentiment, infrastructure-led investments and increased exposure to mid- and small-cap segments could drive the next phase of growth.
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investors - The Economic Times
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investorsThe Economic Times

Nifty 50 slips below 24,000: What are the key levels to watch for next week?
On April 30, Indian stock indices fell nearly 1% due to rising crude oil prices and foreign fund exits. The Nifty 50 and Sensex closed at 23,997.55 and 76,913.50, respectively. Despite this, both indices showed weekly gains, breaking previous losing streaks.
FPIs pull out Rs 60,847 cr in Apr; outflows hit Rs 1.92 lakh cr in first four months of 2026
Foreign investors pulled out Rs 60,847 crore from Indian stocks in April. This follows significant outflows in early 2026. Geopolitical tensions and global economic worries dampened investor confidence. Crude oil prices rose, impacting inflation expectations. This led to reduced rate cut hopes and higher bond yields. India's stock market valuations appeared expensive amid these global concerns.
Gujarat Cotex to raise nearly Rs 43 cr through rights issue
Gujarat Cotex is set to raise approximately Rs 43 crore through a rights issue to fund its expansion projects, including a new premium hotel. The issue, offering six shares for every one held, opened on April 10 and closes May 8. Proceeds will also bolster the company's financial standing as it diversifies into real estate, hospitality, and agri-commodity trading.

These seven stocks gained up to nearly 14% to hit fresh record highs today
Emcure Pharma, Tenneco Clean Air, Emmvee Photovoltaic, GE Sipping, Welspun Corp, Bharat Forge and MCX are the stocks that hit fresh record highs in trade on Wednesday, April 29. The stocks have gained in the 2.9% to 13.7% range.
Stock markets can deliver years of zero returns, explains DSP Mutual Fund MD, CEO: Key takeaways for investors - Mint
Stock markets can deliver years of zero returns, explains DSP Mutual Fund MD, CEO: Key takeaways for investorsMint

Stock markets can deliver years of zero returns, explains DSP Mutual Fund MD, CEO: Key takeaways for investors
Kalpen Parekh, MD and CEO at DSP Mutual Fund, shared an important insight in his post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that all markets can have long periods of zero returns.

BHEL signs tech transfer pact with DRDO lab for naval systems
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd signs LAToT with NSTL DRDO for naval GT IRSS, boosting defence diversification and 'Make in India' aligned growth. Shares of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited ended higher on Tuesday, April 28, by 1.73% at ₹354.60 on the NSE.
Where to invest now: SBI MF prefers large caps, pharma, PSU banks
Ruchit Mehta, Head of Research at SBI Mutual Fund, prefers CDMO and hospital plays within pharma, citing stronger growth prospects over generics. He sees large caps as attractive on valuations, while midcaps require selectivity amid earnings risks. PSU banks may outperform in the near term due to stronger loan growth, but asset quality risks could emerge over the next 2–3 quarters if global disruptions persist.

Nippon Life AMC Q4 profit up 29%; declares ₹12.50 final dividend
The company’s mutual fund quarterly average assets under management (QAAUM) rose 30% YoY to ₹7.25 lakh crore, while total closing AUM increased 18% YoY to ₹7.73 lakh crore.