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13 stocks held by 100+ MFs in May surged up to 85% in just over 5 months
Stocks with strong mutual fund backing delivered sharp gains in CY26, with 13 names rising 40% to 85% in just over five months. Data show 268 stocks held by over 100 schemes, signalling broad institutional conviction and reinforcing momentum in select high-performing counters across sectors.
SBI, Bank of Baroda plan first dollar bonds under RBI subsidy window
Both banks are targeting to raise around $500 million through five-year dollar bonds

India's gold demand picks up, China premiums ease: What is driving the trend
India gold demand rises on price dip as China premiums ease, with cautious buying, ETF outflows, and central bank reserves shaping the global bullion outlook.
Gold loses shine? ₹725 crore exits Gold ETFs - Should mutual fund investors be worried?
Gold ETFs experienced a net outflow of ₹725 crore in May, marking the first month of redemptions after 13 months of inflows. Despite this, experts suggest the market sentiment towards gold remains intact, viewing the trend as a result of profit booking. Silver ETFs also faced continued outflows.
SBI gets new government-nominated director on Central Board
State Bank of India said that the Government of India has appointed senior IAS officer Sanjay Lohiya as a government-nominated director on the Central Board of the bank.

SBI shares can rally 30%; Jefferies says these factors will drive those returns
Jefferies remains constructive on SBI's outlook, citing the bank's consistent improvement in deposits per branch, lower reliance on priority sector lending certificates (PSLCs), growing fee income from bancassurance partnerships and limited buffer provisions.

A coffee producer and exporter is the newest purchase made by SBI Mutual Fund; Details here
Shares of Vintage Coffee and Beverages ended 2.7% higher on Thursday at ₹160.4. The stock has been an underperformer, having gained only 15% in the last five years. Over the last 12 months, the stock has risen 34%.
Eight public sector banks add 13,223 employees in FY26; SBI leads hiring spree
Eight public sector banks, including SBI, collectively added 13,223 employees in FY26, boosting their total workforce to over 6.28 lakh. State Bank of India led the hiring surge, accounting for nearly 67% of the new positions. This expansion occurs despite digitalization, indicating a continued reliance on human resources for growth and customer service.
Unique Picks: 6 stocks held by a single MF scheme in May; surge up to 60% in CY26
An ETMarkets analysis identifies stocks held exclusively by a single mutual fund scheme as of May 2026. While returns remain mixed, select stocks have surged up to 62% in CY26. The study filters 189 stocks down to 28, highlighting concentrated bets by fund houses across market segments.
Unique Picks: 6 stocks held by a single MF scheme in May; surge up to 60% in CY26
An ETMarkets analysis identifies stocks held exclusively by a single mutual fund scheme as of May 2026. While returns remain mixed, select stocks have surged up to 62% in CY26. The study filters 189 stocks down to 28, highlighting concentrated bets by fund houses across market segments.
Nuvama gets nod for MF biz, eyes SIF foray; CMR Green shares up 29%
Nuvama gets Sebi approval to enter the mutual fund business, while CMR Green Technologies surges 29% on debut after a heavily subscribed IPO
Sebi proposes consolidated executive pay disclosures for mutual fund AMCs
Regulator cites privacy and competitiveness concerns as it proposes replacing individual executive remuneration disclosures with aggregated compensation data