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MF favourites: 12 smallcap stocks surge up to 240% in CY26; 3 turn multibaggers
Twelve smallcap stocks have surged up to 240% in CY26 so far, with three turning multibaggers, driven by strong mutual fund participation. Data shows rising institutional interest across 202 stocks held by over 50 MF schemes, with MTAR Technologies, HFCL and Apar Industries among the top outperformers this year.

Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Kotak Mahindra Bank shares on 22 June - Mint
Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Kotak Mahindra Bank shares on 22 JuneMint
Easing West Asia tensions boost IPO activity, 3 issues to open next week
The primary market is showing signs of revival as improving geopolitical conditions in West Asia have boosted investor sentiment, prompting three mainboard IPO launches next week and paving the way for more public issues in the pipeline. Cordelia Cruises operator Waterways Leisure Tourism, Jaipur-based jewellery manufacturer Advit Jewels, and IT solutions provider CSM Technologies will launch their maiden public issues over the next few days, while packaging solutions provider Knack Packaging is expected to announce its price band. Quick commerce unicorn Zepto is looking to raise over Rs 10,000 crore, and the country's largest fund house, SBI Mutual Fund, plans to launch its Rs 13,000-crore public issue next month, according to people familiar with the development. In June, CMR Green Technologies and Hexagon Nutrition have already launched their IPOs, while the public issue of insurtech unicorn Turtlemint Fintech Solutions is currently underway. Adding to the momentum, the National
NSE Indices launch 11 new sectoral indices including Nifty Power and Nifty Hospitals
NSE Indices has introduced 11 new sectoral benchmarks, taking its total sectoral index count to 34. The move aims to deepen sector-specific market coverage, support the growing passive investment ecosystem and provide fund managers with new benchmarks for ETFs, index funds and thematic products.

Why top fund managers think foreign investors could return to India
India's market outlook is improving as oil prices ease and geopolitical risks recede. Sunil Singhania, Founder of Abakkus Asset Manager, Prashant Khemka, Founder, Whiteoak Capital and Nilesh Shah, Managing Director at Kotak Mahindra AMC explain why foreign investor sentiment could improve, where earnings growth is strongest, and which sectors—from banks to renewables—offer the most compelling opportunities.
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
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Nilesh Shah recommends 4 investment bets that should be part of your portfolio
Kotak Mahindra AMC MD Nilesh Shah has identified four investment avenues for volatile markets: Special Investment Funds, performing credit AIFs, REITs and Gift City-based global products. He believes these options can help investors generate returns beyond traditional equity market gains while improving diversification.

Kotak’s Nilesh Shah calls for easier access to India for global investors through GIFT City
Nilesh Shah, Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra AMC, said India should enable omnibus investment structures through GIFT City to make investing easier for global investors and NRIs. Speaking alongside industry leaders including Navneet Munot, MD & CEO of HDFC AMC, Shah argued that requiring individual PAN registration creates friction for overseas investors. Participants also called for simpler onboarding, digital KYC processes and stronger promotion of India as a destination for long-term capital.
F&O Talk: Nifty may stay range-bound; Sudeep Shah sees opportunities in banks, IT, picks 7 stocks
Indian stock markets experienced a sharp selloff on Friday, with Sensex and Nifty dropping over 1%, driven by passive fund flows from MSCI index reshuffles. Volatility surged as the market lost Rs 6 lakh crore in capitalization. Analysts suggest caution amid indecisiveness and a lack of strong directional momentum.
Stock markets decline for 2nd day on selling in oil, gas, banking shares
Stock markets closed lower for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid conflicting geopolitical signals from the West Asia and fresh foreign fund outflows. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 141.90 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 75,867.80, with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. During the day, it hit a high of 76,224.68 and a low of 75,748.21, gyrating 476.47 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 6.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to end at 23,907.15. Sensex had dropped by 479.26 points and Nifty by 118 points on Tuesday. Financials, oil & gas, IT and private banking shares were the major drag while energy, metals, and auto shares advanced, capping the downside. Among 30 Sensex firms, HDFC Bank fell the most by 2.63 per cent. Infosys, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were also among the major laggards. Power Grid, Eternal, NTPC and Tata Steel were the major ...
Monetise idle household gold, ease compliance burden to build Viksit Bharat: Kotak MF's Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mutual Fund suggests India must unlock its vast household gold reserves. He also calls for easing business regulations. These steps are crucial for India's development. He highlighted significant gold imports and the potential of gold financing. Entrepreneurs are driving innovation despite challenges. Support for businesses is vital for global competition.

Premier Energies Shares Extend Gains A Day After Nomura, Quant Buy Stake In Block Deals
Among the key buyers, Quant Mutual Fund acquired 40.84 lakh shares, while Nomura India Investment Fund Mother Fund purchased 25 lakh shares at Rs 955 apiece.