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Mcap of 4 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, SBI biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, amid a range-bound trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 414.69 points or 0.53 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 178.6 points or 0.74 per cent. "Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile and range-bound week, with sentiment remaining cautious despite intermittent recovery attempts. Early optimism driven by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East and easing oil prices faded quickly as renewed tensions between the US and Iran resurfaced," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. While Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Larsen & Toubro faced erosion from their valuation, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers from the pack. ...
Star Health to launch affordable health insurance plans targeting tier 2, 3 markets
As healthcare expenses soar, Star Health is bracing for premium increases in the next fiscal year. In a proactive move, the insurer is rolling out a series of affordable health insurance options tailored for smaller urban areas. These plans will incorporate a curated list of hospitals to not only streamline costs but also enhance accessibility for policyholders in these communities.
The IPO afterlife for unicorns: How mutual funds are doubling down on next-gen leaders
Indian mutual funds have boosted their investments in five new-age companies. Funds poured into stocks like Urban Company, Ather Energy, Lenskart, Meesho, and PhysicsWallah. This shows growing confidence from domestic investors in these tech-focused businesses. Brokerages are also initiating coverage with positive outlooks. This trend indicates a significant shift in institutional capital towards India's new-age economy.
Why India may miss the next Asia rally: Nomura’s Chetan Seth
Chetan Seth, Asia-Pacific Equity Strategist at Nomura outlines how Korea and Taiwan could outperform on strong AI-driven earnings, while India’s performance will depend on energy stability and foreign inflows. Seth also breaks down the recent FII outflows, the role of the rupee, and why global capital is rotating toward tech-heavy markets.
SBI MF buys 4% in Urban Company via bulk deals; Wellington, others pare stake
SBI Mutual Fund acquired a 4% stake in Urban Company for ₹632 crore through bulk deals, while existing investors including Wellington and DF International Partners pared holdings in the company.
Volatility may persist, but this is a time to accumulate: Bay Capital
Nikunj Doshi, Managing Partner & CIO-PMS at Bay Capital Investments Advisors, says rising crude prices and global uncertainty are key risks, but markets tend to recover over time. He advises gradual accumulation during corrections, with a long-term positive view on India. He prefers domestic-focused sectors like consumption, financials, NBFCs and digital tech, while cautioning that near-term outlook remains uncertain due to potential second-order economic impacts.
DSP Mutual Fund flags global shifts, expensive midcaps, IT lag: How investors may position portfolios
DSP Mutual Fund advises caution and diversification amid market risks like rising oil prices and high US equity valuations. AI spending by tech giants drives global markets.
Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.
FII inflows into India since US trade deal top $2 bn, worst of rupee’s fall behind us: Goldman Sachs
Sunil Koul, Global EM Equity Strategist at Goldman Sachs expects foreign investment to return to India, driven by three factors: the Indo-US trade deal removing a key uncertainty, strong global inflows into emerging markets, and investors diversifying away from volatile tech stocks — making Indian equities an attractive destination for capital.
SBI MF buys additional 4% stake in Urban Company; Wellington Management, DF International exit
SBI Mutual Fund already held 1.89 percent shareholding in Urban Company as of December 2025.
Taking Stock: Markets extend losses; Nifty slips below 24,200, Sensex declines 852 pts
Biggest Nifty losers were Trent, M&M, Shriram Finance, SBI Life Insurance, Tech Mahindra, while gainers included Dr Reddy's Labs, Cipla, Jio Financial, Adani Enterprises, Apollo Hospitals.