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Mid & smallcaps offer better safety than largecaps; IT sector remains a big no: INVasset PMS
Anirudh Garg Partner & Head-Research at INVasset PMS says mid- and smallcap stocks remain relatively safer as they see lower FII selling compared to largecaps. He highlights a structural shift in India towards equity investing, supporting capital market plays. While valuations are now reasonable, growth remains the key driver. Garg is strongly bearish on IT due to slowing demand and AI disruption, while preferring capital markets, corporate-focused banks, power equipment and metals. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
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.
Manishi Raychaudhuri bets on private banks, metals, consumption plays
Manishi Raychaudhuri, Chief Executive Officer, Emmer Capital Partners, said global focus is shifting to energy security and alternative energy due to supply risks. He noted markets may be underestimating uncertainty, particularly around crude oil. For India, elevated oil prices could affect inflation and policy choices.
Buyback Alert: Auto parts manufacturer stock surges 13% on first ever repurchase plan
Within public shareholders, Mutual Funds of the country had a 28.7% stake, while over 71,000 retail investors, or those with authorized share capital of up to ₹2 lakh, had a 8.8% stake in Rolex Rings at the end of the March quarter.
Tata Group stock sees best single-day jump in 16 months after profitability returns in Q4
India's Mutual Funds do not have any shareholding in NELCO, while Schlumberger Ltd. owns a 3.8% stake. As many as 6.9 lakh small retail investors, or those with authorized share capital of up to ₹2 lakh, have a 33.1% stake in the company.
PE firm EQT closes $15.6 billion Asia fund, largest in region amid fundraising slump
Oversubscribed BPEA IX becomes Asia-Pacific’s largest PE fund as global investors consolidate capital with scaled platforms amid a 12-year regional fundraising low.
Benchmarks erase early gains amid volatility; Nifty dips below 24,200
The headline equity indices erased early gains to end marginally lower in a volatile session on Thursday. Tracking positive global cues, the markets opened higher on optimism around a potential US-Iran peace deal and held gains in the first half. However, selling pressure in the latter half wiped out intraday advances, pulling the Nifty 50 below the 24,200 mark. Private banks and auto stocks led the decline, while metal and IT shares provided some support. Volatility remained elevated due to the weekly expiry of Sensex derivatives and the ongoing Q4 earnings season, with investors closely monitoring signs of de-escalation between the United States and Iran.
Bears back on Dalal Street! Sensex tumbles over 700 points from day’s high, Nifty ends below 24,200
Indian stock markets faced significant intraday losses on Thursday. The Sensex and Nifty, after opening strong, reversed gains to end lower. This volatility coincided with the weekly expiry of Sensex F&O contracts. Despite the benchmark indices falling, smallcap and midcap stocks showed resilience. Key banking and auto stocks were among the decliners, while Trent and Zomato parent shares surged.
Markets in green: Nifty above 24,300, Sensex up 250 points; Trent, Bajaj Finance among gainers - The Financial Express
Markets in green: Nifty above 24,300, Sensex up 250 points; Trent, Bajaj Finance among gainersThe Financial Express
Retail flows stay resilient as MF AUM falls 10.1% MoM in March: Motilal Oswal
Equity mutual fund inflows hit a 17 month high in March 2026 despite a 10.1 percent drop in total AUM as markets corrected, SIP contributions and retail participation stayed strong
Why stock market rose today? Sensex soars over 1,200 points, Nifty settles above 24,200. 5 key factors explained
Indian stock markets surged on Wednesday. The Sensex and Nifty saw substantial gains. Easing oil prices and renewed hopes for US-Iran peace talks boosted investor sentiment. Global markets also rallied. This positive momentum added significant value to the total market capitalization. Investors are advised to remain invested despite potential headwinds.
JPMorgan’s Rajiv Batra cuts Nifty target to 27,000; stays cautiously optimistic on equities
Rajiv Batra, Head of Asia & Co-Head of Global Emerging Markets Equity Strategy at JPMorgan, said the firm has lowered its earnings growth estimate by 2 percentage points, now expecting around 11% growth for CY26 and about 12% for CY27, implying a CAGR of roughly 10.5–11% over the next two years.