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JSW Steel block deal sees GQG, SBI MF as key buyers
GQG Partners and SBI Mutual Fund emerged as key buyers in a block deal of JSW Steel on May 18, reflecting in the day’s institutional inflow data. The transaction, valued at around ₹3,150 crore, saw JSW Energy offload 2.5 crore shares at ₹1,260 apiece. GQG acquired 1.5 crore shares, while SBI Mutual Fund picked up 1 crore shares, indicating strong institutional appetite for the steel major.
Gold slips to over one-month low as West Asia tensions lift oil prices
Gold was pressured by rising geopolitical tensions after a drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, lifting crude prices and bets of interest rates

Hybrid Mutual Funds Attract Rs 1.55 Lakh Crore In FY26 On Diversified Investment Appeal
According to data from the AMFI, the number of hybrid fund folios rose to 1.9 crore in March 2026 from 1.56 crore a year earlier, adding 34 lakh investor accounts.
Hybrid MFs attract ₹1.55 trn in FY26 on diversified investment appeal
Hybrid mutual fund schemes attracted inflows of Rs 1.55 lakh crore in 2025-26, a 29 per cent increase over the preceding fiscal year, as investors increasingly turned to diversified investment strategies amid volatile market conditions. The category witnessed strong traction despite heightened geopolitical tensions, including the conflict in West Asia, as investors sought balanced investment solutions that could cushion market volatility. "Hybrid funds saw strong traction in FY26 as investors looked for balanced investment solutions during volatile times. Multi asset allocation funds, in particular, gained popularity due to their ability to deliver relatively stable performance across market cycles," Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, told PTI. According to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), the number of hybrid fund folios rose to 1.9 crore in March 2026 from 1.56 crore a year earlier, adding 34 lakh investor accounts. Assets under manageme

Rs 3,000 Mutual Fund SIP Vs PPF: Which Can Build Bigger Wealth In 15 Years?
SIP is a method of investing regularly in mutual funds, usually linked to the stock market. PPF, on the other hand, is a government-backed savings scheme.
How to trade BPCL, IOC, HPCL post fuel price hike? Angel One answers
Rajesh Bhosale, technical analyst at Angel One highlights that BPCL and IOC have consistently faced resistance around their respective 50-day EMAs on the charts in recent past.

Gold price today: Rate drops on MCX amid a stronger US dollar, higher oil prices; experts highlight key levels to watch
Gold price today: Gold rates dropped on the MCX on Friday morning amid a stronger US dollar, driven by elevated crude oil prices. International gold prices declined to an over one-week low, looking set for a weekly decline.
Vedanta, Hindalco, other metal stocks rally up to 11% in one week. Should you buy or wait? Here's what analysts say
Metal stocks are experiencing a strong rally. Shares of Adani Enterprises, Hindalco Industries, and Vedanta have surged. Analysts recommend patience. Investors should buy on dips rather than chase momentum. Several factors are driving this surge, including government import duty hikes on gold and silver. Strong industrial demand and supply disruptions are also supporting prices.

Gold ETFs To Keep Shining Amidst Duty Hikes, Austerity Appeals
A few experts also believe that gold ETFs and fund of funds might see more investments as equities and other assets have turned volatile.

Gold-Silver ratio falls below 55. What does it signal about gold and silver prices? Which precious metal should you buy
The gold-silver ratio has fallen below 55 amid volatility in precious metals. Silver's recent rally contrasts with gold's record prices, prompting investors to reassess their positions. Tata Mutual Fund expects the ratio to rise towards 68, driven by demand for gold amid geopolitical tensions.
MCX shares jump 9% in a week to hit a fresh record high; rally 166% in one year. What next?
Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) shares surged over 3% to a record high, extending recent gains driven by strong Q4 results and rising gold and silver prices. The company reported a fourfold net profit increase and threefold revenue jump, boosting investor confidence despite market weakness. Analysts remain cautious, with one maintaining a 'Neutral' rating.

HDFC MF withdraws Gold-Silver Passive FoF NFO amid import duty hike concerns
HDFC Mutual Fund withdraws HDFC Gold-Silver Passive Fund of Fund NFO amid higher gold import duties and rupee pressure.