Market News
Stay updated with the latest market trends, earnings, and economic indicators.
Mutual funds' stock market lead over LIC widens for fifth year in a row - Business Standard
Mutual funds' stock market lead over LIC widens for fifth year in a rowBusiness Standard
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Monday
Nifty broke below its 23,800–24,500 consolidation range, signalling near-term weakness, with resistance now seen at 23,800–24,000 and key support at 23,150, according to analysts. Market breadth stayed negative as Sensex fell sharply, dragged by RIL, SBI and M&M. Broader indices saw mixed activity across stocks, with selective buying interest but overall sentiment tilted towards bears amid volatility.
Market Trading Guide: 2 stock ideas for Monday with up to 8% near-term gains
Nifty ended lower on Friday, breaking a two-session winning streak as banking, metal and realty stocks dragged the index below the 23,800 zone. Analysts see a bearish setup with resistance at key EMAs and support near 23,500. Amid volatility, two technical stock picks, Kirloskar Oil and Wheels India, signal short-term upside potential of up to 8% with defined stop losses.
$9 million meal? Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry charity dinner fetches record-breaking bid
A charity auction offering a private dinner with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry has fetched a record $9 million bid. With Buffett matching contributions, the total donation nears $27 million. Proceeds will support Glide Foundation and Eat. Learn. Play., highlighting one of the largest celebrity-driven fundraising efforts globally.

Stock Market Outlook Next Week (18-22 May 2026): Sensex, Nifty Likely to Stay Volatile Amid Crude Oil Surge - Goodreturns
Stock Market Outlook Next Week (18-22 May 2026): Sensex, Nifty Likely to Stay Volatile Amid Crude Oil SurgeGoodreturns

Hybrid Mutual Funds Attract Rs 1.55 Lakh Crore In FY26 On Diversified Investment Appeal
According to data from the AMFI, the number of hybrid fund folios rose to 1.9 crore in March 2026 from 1.56 crore a year earlier, adding 34 lakh investor accounts.
Hybrid MFs attract ₹1.55 trn in FY26 on diversified investment appeal
Hybrid mutual fund schemes attracted inflows of Rs 1.55 lakh crore in 2025-26, a 29 per cent increase over the preceding fiscal year, as investors increasingly turned to diversified investment strategies amid volatile market conditions. The category witnessed strong traction despite heightened geopolitical tensions, including the conflict in West Asia, as investors sought balanced investment solutions that could cushion market volatility. "Hybrid funds saw strong traction in FY26 as investors looked for balanced investment solutions during volatile times. Multi asset allocation funds, in particular, gained popularity due to their ability to deliver relatively stable performance across market cycles," Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, told PTI. According to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), the number of hybrid fund folios rose to 1.9 crore in March 2026 from 1.56 crore a year earlier, adding 34 lakh investor accounts. Assets under manageme

Market cap of nine of top 10 valued firms erodes by ₹3.12 lakh crore
Nine of the top 10 Indian firms lost ₹3.12 lakh crore in value as Sensex and Nifty fell on oil, rupee and inflation worries, with Reliance hit most and Bharti Airtel the only gainer
Indian stock market: How are Sensex and Nifty 50 likely to perform next week amid ongoing US-Iran war? - MSN
Indian stock market: How are Sensex and Nifty 50 likely to perform next week amid ongoing US-Iran war?MSN
FPIs pull out ₹27,000 cr in May, 2026 outflows hit ₹2.2 trillion mark
Foreign investors continued to pare their exposure to Indian equities, withdrawing Rs 27,048 crore so far this month, indicating cautiousness among global investors amid an evolving global macroeconomic and geopolitical environment. With this, total outflows by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from the equity market have reached Rs 2.2 lakh crore in 2026, higher than the Rs 1.66 lakh crore pulled out during the entire 2025, according to data with the NSDL. FPIs were net sellers in all months of 2026, except February. They withdrew Rs 35,962 crore in January before turning net buyers in February, when they invested Rs 22,615 crore, the highest monthly inflow in 17 months. However, the trend reversed in March, when foreign investors pulled out a record Rs 1.17 lakh crore. The selling continued in April with net outflows of Rs 60,847 crore and extended into May with withdrawals of over Rs 27,000 crore so far. Himanshu Srivastava, Principal - Manager Research at Morningstar Investmen

Indian stock market: How are Sensex and Nifty 50 likely to perform next week amid ongoing US-Iran war? - Mint
Indian stock market: How are Sensex and Nifty 50 likely to perform next week amid ongoing US-Iran war?Mint

Rs 3,000 Mutual Fund SIP Vs PPF: Which Can Build Bigger Wealth In 15 Years?
SIP is a method of investing regularly in mutual funds, usually linked to the stock market. PPF, on the other hand, is a government-backed savings scheme.