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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.

Sebi cuts minimum investment to ₹1,000 for social impact funds to broaden retail participation
This would align the minimum application size requirement for subscribing to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments under Sebi’s ICDR (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018.
HDFC Bank to invest Rs 1,000 cr in HDFC Life to boost solvency
HDFC Bank is injecting Rs 1,000 crore into HDFC Life Insurance. This investment will increase HDFC Bank's ownership to over 50%. The capital infusion aims to strengthen HDFC Life's financial position. The insurer's solvency ratio is expected to rise significantly. This move prepares HDFC Life for future growth and evolving regulations.
INR recovers on falling oil prices amid hopes of truce in West Asia
The Indian rupee strengthened by 20 paise to settle at 93.10 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, following a decline in global crude oil prices amid hopes of a truce in West Asia. Dollar pull back to seven week low also supported gains in the counter. However, sustained outflow of foreign capital amid increased dollar demand from importers capped the gain in the local currency. Indian stocks turned weak on Thursday as investors chose to take some profits, cashing in recent gains. Stocks climbed higher early on in the session amid hopes U.S. and Iran will agree on a peace deal later this week. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 93.29 and touched an intraday high of 93.16 against the greenback. It also fell to the day's low of 93.35.

Dipan Mehta advises caution amid global risks; sees opportunity in Ambuja Cements
Dipan Mehta of Elixir Equities remains cautious on equities despite a recent recovery, citing risks from West Asia tensions, crude oil prices, inflation, and monsoon uncertainty. He expects the full impact to reflect in the June quarter and advises waiting for earnings clarity. He remains positive on cement, especially Ambuja Cements. Among capital market plays, he prefers MCX due to strong volumes in gold and crude, and also likes wealth firms such as Anand Rathi Wealth, 360 ONE WAM, and Nuvama for their stable annuity revenues. 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.

Paytm now an Indian-owned, controlled company; Retail selling continues
For retail shareholders, or those who have an authorized share capital of up to ₹2 lakh, their holdings in percentage terms in Paytm fell to 8.64% from 8.85% in December.

Sameeksha Capital CIO flags growth uncertainty in IT sector despite valuation correction
Bhavin A Shah, Founder, CIO & CEO at Sameeksha Capital, said valuations have corrected but concerns remain around earnings visibility and global demand trends. He flagged uncertainty in the US economy, structural slowdown in IT services, and the evolving impact of AI as key risks, adding that currency moves may support near-term performance, but long-term growth remains unclear. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

Buzzing Stock: Real Estate share gains 60% in April, but still down for 2026 and below IPO price
As per its latest shareholding pattern for the quarter that ended in March, Awfis Space Solutions has seen an increase in retail shareholding. As many as 46,000 retail shareholders, or those who have authorized share capital of up to ₹2 lakh, have a 9.5% stake in the company, compared to the 7.87% they held at the end of the December quarter.