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SBI to seek board approval for funds; Axis Bank raises $500 mn
State Bank of India’s board will meet on May 12 to consider raising up to $2 billion through long-term foreign currency bonds in FY27 via public offers or private placements. Meanwhile, Axis Bank has secured a $500 million three-year loan from Japan’s MUFG at SOFR plus 85 basis points, with the funds aimed at lending and general business needs.
No AI, poor returns drive Dalal Street investors to foreign markets
Indian investors are increasingly shifting money overseas in search of diversification amid weaker domestic market returns, persistent foreign fund outflows, and a record-low rupee. Overseas investments in equities and debt rose 60% year-on-year to over $2.2 billion in the 11 months through February.
BHEL shares' 85% returns, strong earnings fuel ownership churn as retail trims while FIIs, MFs raise exposure
BHEL shares have delivered an impressive 85% return over the past year, fueled by robust earnings. This performance has attracted significant institutional investment, with Foreign Institutional Investors and Mutual Funds substantially increasing their stakes. Retail investors have reduced their holdings.
Exclusive | Jio BlackRock gets GIFT City nod; to launch commodity ETFs in 3 months, says Sid Swaminathan
Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund gets IFSCA nod to start GIFT City operations, eyes global access for Indian and foreign investors, plans commodity ETFs in gold and silver soon
SBI shares in focus ahead of Q4 results; lender set to consider up to $2 billion fundraising plan on May 12
State Bank of India's board will consider a fundraising plan of up to $2 billion on May 12. The bank will also release its Q4 results today, with analysts expecting muted profit growth due to treasury losses, despite stable loan growth and margins. SBI shares have seen significant gains over the past year.
Individual investors sold Rs 13,000 crore worth stocks, but Zerodha clients kept buying: Nithin Kamath
Retail investors sold equities, but Zerodha clients bought heavily, highlighting divergence. Overall, direct retail ownership declined while mutual fund holdings hit record highs, reflecting a structural shift toward professionally managed investments and rising domestic institutional dominance in Indian equity markets
Baroda BNP Paribas MF sees easing crude boosting rate-sensitive stocks, chemicals
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund Senior Fund Manager Jitendra Sriram said softer crude prices could improve sentiment for India and support interest rate-sensitive sectors. He believes refining, oil marketing and select specialty chemical companies may benefit if West Asia tensions ease. Sriram also cautioned that higher raw material and logistics costs may pressure corporate earnings over the next few quarters despite resilient recent results. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd spurts 2.02%, rises for fifth straight session
SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd is quoting at Rs 1858, up 2.02% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 6.51% in last one year as compared to a 1.61% drop in NIFTY and a 1.12% drop in the Nifty Financial Services.
SEBI sets ₹20,000 crore mutual fund AUM rule to classify significant indices
SEBI clarifies criteria for significant indices, sets AUM threshold, registration rules and review norms to boost transparency and governance for index provider.
Positive Breakout: These 8 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
Top NPS equity funds have generated over 9–10% annual returns in the last three years, with fund managers like LIC, UTI, and SBI leading performance amid steady equity market gains.
SBI Employees To Go On Two-Day Strike: Why The Protests Have Been Called On May 25-26
The federation has also objected to the lack of flexibility for employees under the NPS to change their pension fund manager, calling it a grave injustice impacting retirement savings.
Retail investors, HNIs shifting from holding direct stocks to mutual funds. Here’s why
Individual investors in India are increasingly shifting from direct stock holdings to mutual funds, with direct ownership hitting a five-year low and MF holdings reaching record highs. Strong SIP inflows and declining FII participation are driving domestic institutions to become key market stabilisers, signalling a structural shift in investor behaviour.