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Groww responds to Nithin Kamath tweet: Direct mutual funds remain free for DIY investors
Groww assures investors direct mutual funds remain free for do-it-yourself users. The platform stated its commitment to zero-commission offerings for these investors. This clarification follows recent discussions regarding mutual fund offerings in the market.
Zerodha will keep direct mutual fund plans for free, says Nithin Kamath
Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath reaffirmed the company’s commitment to offering direct mutual funds free of charge. He said Coin has helped investors save commissions, while many rival platforms have exited or reconsidered the low-cost direct mutual fund business model.
INR settles higher, supported by good recovery in local equities
The Indian rupee appreciated by 7 paise to settle at 95.41 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday even as crude oil prices firmed up and the greenback strengthened in the global markets. A recovery in the stock markets and dollar selling by state-run lenders supported the local currency amid rising volatility triggered by the fresh escalation in the West Asia crisis. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower by 4 paise at 95.52 against the US dollar and later traded in the range of 95.58 to 95.28 during the day. It settled at 95.41 (provisional), up 7 paise from the previous close. The rupee had declined by 52 paise to settle at 95.48 against the US dollar on Wednesday. Indian shares ended modestly higher on Thursday, after having fallen heavily in the previous session amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East. At the close of the market, the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 80.75 points (0.34%) to settle at 23,962.80, while the BSE Sensex gained 238.22 ...
'Disappeared Or Pivoted': Nithin Kamath Takes Swipe As Groww Shifts To Regular MFs
Kamath defends direct MFs as Groww expands into regular mutual fund offerings.
One nation, one KYC could unlock the next phase of mutual fund growth, says SBI Funds
DP Singh, Joint CEO and RS Srinivas Jain, Executive President & Chief of Strategy at SBI Funds Management discuss how simpler onboarding could bring millions of new investors into mutual funds, the huge growth opportunity within SBI's customer base, rising SIP inflows, the shift towards higher-margin active equity funds, and the company's long-term growth outlook.
TCS, Infosys crash up to 55%: Why India's largest mutual fund scheme is still buying
India's largest mutual fund scheme is buying more shares of TCS and Infosys. This buying occurs even as these IT stocks experience significant market value losses. The fund manager's conviction rests on current cash flows rather than future AI narratives. While AI disruption pressures revenue, it also creates new technology spending opportunities. The sector is no longer considered expensive, but earnings visibility remains a concern.
India silver import curbs create shortages, push premiums to six-month high
India's silver import restrictions have caused significant shortages in the domestic market. Premiums have surged to their highest levels in six months due to these curbs. May imports saw a drastic fall from the previous year's figures. These measures aim to ease pressure on foreign exchange reserves and the rupee. Domestic supplies are now largely dependent on local production.
India's mutual fund industry just beat FIIs in a historic first. Here's what changed
India's mutual fund industry has overtaken foreign institutional investors in total assets under custody for the first time, marking a historic shift in market ownership. Strong SIP inflows and sustained domestic participation have driven the milestone, even as FII holdings declined amid continued selling and changing global investment trends.
10 microcap stocks rally up to 430% in CY26; 5 turn multibaggers: Here’s FII and MF exposure
Microcap stocks delivered stellar CY26 gains, with several companies rallying over 50%. Sterlite Technologies, MTAR Technologies and others emerged as multibaggers, attracting significant FII and mutual fund interest.
Are bluechip stocks cheap and safe to invest in now? Radhika Gupta explains why the answer isn't so simple
Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD & CEO Radhika Gupta says investors should move beyond the belief that large-cap stocks are inherently safer, arguing India's evolving economy favours bottom-up investing across market caps. She remains optimistic about domestic inflows, advocates diversified portfolios with global exposure, and expects double-digit equity returns, while cautioning against relying on outdated market narratives.
Stocks in news: Adani Enterprises, Cochin Shipyard, IDFC First Bank, Premier Energies, Glenmark Pharma
Markets traded subdued on the weekly expiry day, with indices ending marginally lower. Cochin Shipyard's offer for sale saw strong investor demand on its first day. Adani Enterprises' US legal case faces a likely dismissal by federal prosecutors. IDFC First Bank launched provident fund payment services through its EPFO integration. Premier Energies secured significant orders, and Glenmark Pharma launched a generic drug in the US.
Economic and trade cooperation remains a key pillar of India-Indonesia ties
India and Indonesia issued a joint statement on the State Visit by Prime Minister of India to Indonesia. Prime Minister Modi and President Prabowo held official bilateral talks on 7 July 2026 at Istana Merdeka, Jakarta. The official talks covered the full spectrum of bilateral relations, including political engagement, defence and security cooperation, maritime cooperation, trade and investment, digital economy, science and technology, space, critical minerals, energy, agriculture, health, pharma, education, culture, tourism, youth exchanges and people-to-people ties, in addition to regional and global developments of mutual interest. They also witnessed the exchange of a number of bilateral documents, aimed at further strengthening the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.