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Eternal, Maruti can rally up to 30%, says Mirae Asset Sharekhan
Muthuselvaraj M, Research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan believes that both Eternal and Maruti have corrected significantly from their respective peaks and are now showings some signs of strength.
Indian fund outperforming 98% of peers bets on defense stocks
A $3 billion fund at Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. is backing Indian defense stocks, wagering that geopolitical tensions will boost local arms production and support the government’s efforts to lower reliance on imports.
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.
HDFC Bank, BSE and Tata Motors among top stocks mutual funds bought and sold during March crash
Indian mutual funds aggressively bought equities last month amidst a market correction. They invested heavily in HDFC Bank and BSE, acting as a stabilising force against foreign investor selling. Funds also booked profits in Tata Motors. Banking stocks remain a dominant sector for mutual funds, with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI featuring prominently.
Correction in NBFCs, IT and realty offers entry as earnings stay steady: Anupam Tiwari
Anupam Tiwari, Head of Equity at Groww Mutual Fund, expects a strong current quarter with limited impact from oil shocks so far, but flags risks from the next quarter onward. He remains positive on premium consumption, NBFCs, manufacturing exports and capex, while adding IT and premium real estate after corrections. He believes market fears may be overstated, with much of the downside already priced in.
MFs pump funds into private lenders in Feb; pare exposure to SBI
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank attract strong inflows from mutual funds in February, while fund houses trim exposure to SBI and other large-cap stocks

Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund acquires stake in this recently listed healthcare stock
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund (KMMF) has raised its stake in the North Indian hospital network Park Medi World Limited to more than 5%. The fund purchased 175,164 shares, bringing its total ownership to 5.0393%, which necessitates a regulatory announcement in accordance with SAST regulations.

Private banks may outperform PSUs after rally; ICICI Bank, Kotak among top picks: Digant Haria
Private sector banks could outperform PSU banks after a strong rally in public lenders, according to Digant Haria of GreenEdge Wealth Services. He said PSU banks benefited from improving asset quality and growth cycles, but valuations now favour private lenders. Haria prefers large private banks such as ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank. He also sees opportunities in microfinance firms and gold loan companies like Muthoot Finance and IIFL Finance. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund stake in Avanti Feeds crosses 5% after fresh share purchase
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund increased its stake in Avanti Feeds to 5.02% after acquiring 62,044 shares. This acquisition occurred amid market volatility, with Avanti Feeds shares dropping 12.3% recently but recovering significantly earlier in February following a US-India trade deal.

HDFC Mutual Fund pares stake in Sundram Fasteners via ₹358 crore bulk deals
HDFC Mutual Fund sold a 2% stake in Sundram Fasteners for ₹358 crore through bulk deals on NSE and BSE; the stock hit a 52-week low on Wednesday.

Stock Market Highlights: Market closes in the green but off highs, Nifty above 25,450
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The market have been volatile as the indices are off the day's high. The Nifty is up 40 points, rising towards 25,500. The Nifty Bank index has fallen from the highs of the day, now trading with a deficit of 100 points. Tech Mahindra, HCLTech, Wipro, Infosys are among the top gainers.

Franklin Templeton, Merrill Lynch, Abu Dhabi Investment among 9 investors acquire 2% stake in Craftsman Automation from promoter
HDFC Mutual Fund was the biggest buyer amongst 9 investors, picking up 1.83 lakh Craftsman Automation shares worth Rs 170 crore, followed by Invesco Mutual Fund which acquired 1.08 lakh shares valued at Rs 100 crore.