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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.
Invesco Mutual Fund unveils Invesco India BSE Sensex Index Fund and Invesco India Nifty Bank Index Fund - Upstox
Invesco Mutual Fund unveils Invesco India BSE Sensex Index Fund and Invesco India Nifty Bank Index FundUpstox

Trent, L&T to HDFC Bank: How are the worst-performing Nifty 50 stocks of last month faring in April?
Earlier this month, DSP Mutual Fund in its strategy report said that it is shifting from a conservative to a constructive view on the Indian stock market, as the correction has brought valuations closer to long-term averages.

Tata Mutual Fund picks up ₹37 crore in multibagger small-cap stock Mufin Green Finance via bulk deal
Tata Mutual Fund invested ₹37 crore in Mufin Green Finance, acquiring 33,00,000 shares at ₹113.23 each. This investment highlights institutional interest in EV financing, with Mufin's stock rising to ₹117.70 post-deal, reflecting strong market confidence in niche NBFCs.

Adani Enterprises board meets on April 30 to discuss three important matters; Details here
In October 2024, Adani Enterprises had raised ₹4,200 crore through a QIP by issuing shares to Quant Mutual Fund, SBI Life Insurance and other eligible buyers.

Nippon India Mutual Fund accounts for over half of Akshaya Tritiya gold, silver ETF volumes
Nippon India Mutual Fund led gold and silver ETF trading on Akshaya Tritiya with 51% share, strong liquidity, and about 52% annual volume and 45% of ETF investors.

Bank of Maharashtra Q4 Results: Board approves fund raise of over ₹20,000 crore; Details here
Bank of Maharashtra reported a quarter where its asset quality improved sequentially, but slippages saw a marginal increase compared to the December quarter.

Quant MF finds value in insurance, wealth after correction; avoids oil plays
Sandeep Tandon, Founder & CIO of Quant Mutual Fund, expects Indian equities to see consolidation in the near term before resuming an upward move, with a shift toward stock-specific opportunities.
PPFAS Portfolio Churn: Rajeev Thakkar-led fund house laps up large-cap banks, sells these two RIL group stocks in March
PPFAS Mutual Fund increased its holdings in HDFC Bank amid market volatility, while offloading Reliance Group stocks worth ₹730 crore. Check key portfolio changes in March.
Mutual fund bulls vs FII bears: The Rs 38,000 crore battle for 5 popular bank stocks
Domestic mutual funds bought banking stocks worth Rs 38,000 crore in March, countering heavy FII selling of Rs 60,655 crore during the Iran war selloff. Major accumulation was seen in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Axis Bank. HDFC Bank emerged as the top pick across leading mutual fund houses, according to Prime Database estimates.
Nippon India Mutual Fund Increases Stake in Syngene International to 7.12% - scanx.trade
Nippon India Mutual Fund Increases Stake in Syngene International to 7.12%scanx.trade