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Sebi may allow third-party payments in mutual funds, ease transaction norms
The proposal marks a departure from current regulations that require that all mutual fund transactions must happen with the investor’s verified bank accounts, to enable maintenance of a digital trail.

SEBI Proposes Allowing Investment In Mutual Funds Via Salary Deductions
The regulator has also proposed permitting mutual fund distributors to receive commissions in the form of mutual fund units.
ICICI Pru AMC launches 2 funds; Wealth Company signs up for EGR segment
ICICI Prudential AMC introduced two specialised investment funds with long-short strategies, while The Wealth Company signed up for NSE's Electronic Gold Receipts segment
Prudential to seek 12-18 months window to pare 12% stake in ICICI Prudential Life
Prudential plans to acquire a controlling stake in Bharti Life Insurance. This move requires Prudential to reduce its holding in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance. The insurer is expected to request 12 to 18 months from the regulator for this stake dilution. ICICI Bank will maintain majority ownership in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.
Prudential to seek 12-18 months window to pare 12% stake in ICICI Prudential Life
Prudential plans to acquire a controlling stake in Bharti Life Insurance. This move requires Prudential to reduce its holding in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance. The insurer is expected to request 12 to 18 months from the regulator for this stake dilution. ICICI Bank will maintain majority ownership in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.
VolumeShocker:MFsadded1crore+sharesto9stocksinApril'26; sharesrallyupto55%
ETMarkets’ mutual fund analysis highlights 43 stocks with strong share additions in April 2026 versus March 2026, with nine names emerging after a performance filter. Eternal and Vodafone Idea led inflows, while select stocks showed sharp gains driven by sustained institutional buying and strong price momentum.
Volume Shocker: MFs added 1 crore+ shares to 9 stocks in April '26; shares rally up to 55%
ETMarkets’ mutual fund analysis highlights 43 stocks with strong share additions in April 2026 versus March 2026, with nine names emerging after a performance filter. Eternal and Vodafone Idea led inflows, while select stocks showed sharp gains driven by sustained institutional buying and strong price momentum.

Standard Chartered likely to exit ICICI Pru Life bancassurance tie-up; may join Bharti Life Insurance
Sources said the bank currently contributes around 5% to ICICI Prudential Life’s annualised premium equivalent (APE) and about 6% to its retail APE.
How JSW Energies’ Rs 3,150-crore JSW Steel stake sale will help lower debt, Jefferies explains
JSW Energy’s Rs 3,150-crore stake sale in JSW Steel to GQG Partners and SBI Mutual Fund is expected to strengthen its balance sheet. Jefferies says the move will lower leverage, support capex plans and improve execution visibility, prompting a target price upgrade to Rs 675.

Stocks to buy: Sagar Doshi suggests Varun Beverages, Max Healthcare, Page Industries shares to buy
The Indian stock market saw a marginal rise amid optimism over a potential nuclear deal with Iran. Nifty 50 advanced 0.11%, and the BSE Sensex increased by 0.17%. Despite this, Bank Nifty fell nearly 200 points, while analysts suggested specific stocks to buy.
Retail SIP boom boosts AMC outlook; Nippon, ICICI Pru lead pack: Siddhartha Khemka
India's asset management sector is transforming with systematic investing driving growth and stability, reducing reliance on volatile discretionary capital. SIP inflows have surged, now forming a significant portion of mutual fund assets, indicating a shift towards predictable, annuity-like revenue streams. This structural change positions the industry for sustained, retail-led expansion.
Why 10 stocks suffered massive Rs 17,000 crore mutual fund selloff in April
Mutual funds aggressively booked profits in April, offloading an estimated Rs 17,000 crore from 10 major stocks like HDFC Bank and Wipro. This strategic sell-off occurred amid concerns over earnings risks, geopolitical uncertainty, and stretched valuations, even as many of these stocks saw significant rallies.