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Exclusive: Life insurers see uneven growth as some lag, others outperform in FY26
Life insurers reported mixed retail APE trends for FY26, with industry growth at around 12%, according to CNBC-TV18 sources. While HDFC Life and ICICI Prudential missed guidance, Axis Max Life and SBI Life met or exceeded expectations.
India's equity mutual fund inflows hit 8-month high in March as investors buy the dip - Reuters
India's equity mutual fund inflows hit 8-month high in March as investors buy the dipReuters
Kotak Mutual Fund launches Multi Asset Active Fund of Fund
The scheme will invest 10-80 per cent of the corpus into equity and hybrid schemes, 10-60 per cent into debt funds, and 10-30 per cent into commodity ETFs
Nippon India, ICICI Pru lead MF growth charts as industry expands in FY26
Nippon India MF and ICICI Prudential MF lead AUM growth as industry expands over 20% for the third straight year despite equity market volatility

A $40 billion fund manager advises investors to deploy money in the market
The market correction has made valuations reasonable in many sectors, according to Shreyash Devalkar, Head of Equity, Axis Mutual Fund.

ICICI Prudential AMC shares get another bullish call; check CLSA's price target
CLSA expects ICICI Prudential AMC to deliver AUM growth of about 18% CAGR between FY26 and FY28, along with profit after tax growth of around 16%.

Stocks To Buy: HSBC bets on this asset manager on strong AUM growth prospects
According to HSBC, ICICI Prudential AMC is set to outperform peers on key operating and financial metrics over the medium term. It is also well-positioned to manage yield pressure while benefiting from positive operating leverage.

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square proposes $64 billion merger with Universal Music Group, could value shares at 78% premium
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square proposed merging Universal Music Group with its investment fund, valuing it at 30.40 euros per share. The deal aims to boost UMG's value through a U.S. listing, despite previous delays and challenges in the competitive music landscape.

Helios MF’s Dinshaw Irani says India looks oversold, stays cautious on IT stocks
Helios Mutual Fund CEO Dinshaw Irani said the fund has been actively deploying cash as Indian equities appear oversold after recent underperformance. He noted that consumption trends remain resilient for now, though prolonged global uncertainty could weigh on demand over the next few quarters. Irani remains cautious on the IT sector, warning that AI-led disruption, weaker growth expectations and margin pressures could keep valuations under strain despite recent corrections. 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.

Tata Mutual Fund reopens lump-sum investments in small-cap fund after market correction
Tata Mutual Fund has resumed lump-sum investments in its small-cap fund, citing better valuations after recent correction and improved opportunities for long-term capital deployment.

Valuation vs time: What this investing paradox mean for stock market investors? Niranjan Avasthi of Edelweiss explains
Niranjan Avasthi from Edelweiss Mutual Fund discusses the valuation vs time paradox in investing, emphasizing that while lower valuations improve short-term returns, time in the market becomes more crucial for long-term gains, with discipline being key for investors.
MF Favourites take a hit: 14 smallcap stocks slide up to 50% in 3 months
Despite rising mutual fund stakes, several smallcap stocks have plunged up to 47% in 2026, highlighting market uncertainty and raising questions on whether these beaten-down picks offer value or further downside.