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Arvind Smartspaces stock surges 13% after Pirojsha Adi Godrej buys 8.2 lakh shares via block deal
At the end of the December quarter, the HDFC Capital Fund held 8.8% stake in the company. Meanwhile, Godrej did not hold any previous stake in the firm, as per data available in the stock exchanges.,
Market correction: Flexi-cap funds fall up to 23% in nearly 18 months; large caps decline over 12%
Indian equities downturn since September 2024 impacted mutual funds. Large-cap funds fell 6.98%, flexi-cap funds declined 8.67%. Motilal Oswal Large Cap Fund had the smallest decline at -1.16%. Samco Flexi Cap Fund dropped 23.38%.
DSP Mutual Fund flags global shifts, expensive midcaps, IT lag: How investors may position portfolios
DSP Mutual Fund advises caution and diversification amid market risks like rising oil prices and high US equity valuations. AI spending by tech giants drives global markets.
Sebi chief urges investors to stay calm amid global jitters
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey advised investors to stay calm amid global market volatility, emphasizing India's strong domestic fundamentals. He highlighted the increasing participation of domestic investors, including individuals and mutual funds, in equities, now holding 36% of Nifty 50 free-float market capitalization. Meanwhile, NSE plans to appoint investment bankers for its IPO this month.
PE Firm True North Sells 3.6% Stake In Anthem Biosciences For Rs 1,261 Crore
HDFC Mutual Fund (MF) and SBI MF have collectively acquired 93,01,020 shares or 1.65% holding in Anthem Biosciences at an average price of Rs 621.10 apiece.
Block Deal: HDFC Capital fund sells 1.8% stake in Arvind SmartSpaces for ₹41 crore
HDFC Capital sold a 1.8% stake in Arvind SmartSpaces for ₹41 crore. Pirojsha Godrej bought 8.2 lakh shares at ₹498 each. Shares fell 1.04% to ₹502.50.
BSE Index Services launches BSE SmallCap 500-based market cap and factor indices
BSE Index Services has launched the BSE SmallCap 500 and four factor-based indices: Quality 50, Momentum 50, Low Volatility 50, and Enhanced Value 50. These rules-based indices, reconstituted quarterly, provide benchmarks for small-cap equities, enabling ETFs, index funds, and portfolio benchmarking, helping investors capture differentiated factor exposures in India’s small-cap segment.
From HDFC Bank to TCS— 875 stocks touch their 52-week lows today; investors lose ₹12 lakh crore in just 2 sessions
As many as 875 stocks hit their 52-week lows on the BSE. In the Sensex index, five stocks touched their one-year low levels as the stock market crashed nearly 2%, extendig losses for the second consecutive session.
Crude-led volatility may be short-lived; Quantum AMC sees opportunities in banks, IT, cement, realty
George Thomas, Fund Manager – Equity at Quantum AMC, believes the recent jump in crude oil prices, triggered by geopolitical tensions, could temporarily push inflation higher and weigh on global macro conditions. He noted that the base case remains that the tensions may not stretch for a long period. The situation could last for a few weeks or possibly a month, but may not drag on for much longer. If that plays out, crude prices could reverse just as quickly as they moved up. Despite the uncertainty, he believes current market levels offer reasonable entry points as the earnings cycle remains supportive. His fund has been adding exposure to a real estate company and increasing weights in select private banks, IT services firms and a cement player.
Market correction a chance to rebalance portfolios, India may outperform from April: Quant MF
Sandeep Tandon, Founder & CIO of Quant Mutual Fund, says crude’s sharp spike may peak near $120–130 and remain elevated in the near term but is unlikely to sustain beyond a few months. He expects global markets to stay weak through 2026, while India could outperform from April after recent underperformance. Tandon advises investors to stay calm and use volatility to rebalance portfolios, adding selectively to sectors such aspharma, power, telecom, and select PSUs.
Stock market crash: IRCTC, Tata Motors PV, HDFC Bank among 787 stocks that hit 52-week low as investors lose over ₹9 lakh crore - Upstox
Stock market crash: IRCTC, Tata Motors PV, HDFC Bank among 787 stocks that hit 52-week low as investors lose over ₹9 lakh croreUpstox
Mutual fund reset: 5 things every investor should do to their portfolio before FY27
Major regulatory, taxation and disclosure changes in India's mutual fund industry are reshaping portfolio strategy ahead of FY 2026-27. Investors may need to reassess diversification, debt allocation, costs, documentation and tax planning. Experts suggest a structured portfolio clean-up before March 2026 to adapt to the evolving regulatory and market environment.