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Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent. "Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary USIran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. A sharp decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 mark eased domestic concerns and triggered a strong rebound across markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their ...
Unique Picks: 8 stocks held by a single MF scheme in March; fall up to 35% in CY26
A set of 8 uniquely held stocks—each owned by just one mutual fund scheme—saw sharp declines of up to 35% in CY26, highlighting concentrated portfolio risks.

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
Sensex Today Trades Lower | Nifty Below 23,950 | ICICI Bank & Bajaj Finance Top Losers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Lower | Nifty Below 23,950 | ICICI Bank & Bajaj Finance Top LosersEquitymaster

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.

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.