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Vedanta demerger: How mutual funds are rebalancing after the five-way split
As Vedanta splits into five separate listed entities, the immediate focus has shifted from business fundamentals to the technical mechanics of fund rebalancing
Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.
Indian Stock Market Next Week, April 13-17: Sensex, Nifty May Consolidate; US-Iran Talks, Q4 Results in Focus - Goodreturns
Indian Stock Market Next Week, April 13-17: Sensex, Nifty May Consolidate; US-Iran Talks, Q4 Results in FocusGoodreturns

Stocks to watch: HDFC Bank, NTPC, Wipro among 10 shares in focus today
Stock market today: On Thursday, the Nifty 50 dropped 775 points, or 3.26%, to close at 23,000, while the BSE Sensex ended at 74,207, also down 3.26% from the previous session
MFs pull back: Stakes cut in 11 smallcap stocks in Q3 after two quarters of buying
Mutual funds have sold shares in 67 BSE small-cap companies. This move follows two quarters of buying. Many of these stocks have seen their prices drop significantly this fiscal year. Some have gained substantially. However, the focus is on the major losers. This shift in mutual fund strategy warrants investor attention.

Markets in ‘fear phase’, deploy money in autos, banks, capital goods: AlfAccurate’s Rajesh Kothari
The sharp correction in Indian equities triggered by fears of a prolonged war in West Asia should be viewed as a buying opportunity, according to Rajesh Kothari, Managing Director at AlfAccurate Advisors.Benchmark indices declined nearly 3% this week — their steepest weekly fall in over a year — as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions rattled investor sentiment. Financial stocks led the decline, with the Nifty Bank logging its biggest weekly drop in 14 months.However, Kothari believes the selloff reflects sentiment rather than a deterioration in underlying economic fundamentals.“We are currently in a fearful phase of the market. When others are fearful, that’s usually the time to be greedy,” Kothari told CNBC-TV18, advising investors to deploy money gradually over the next 30–60 days rather than attempting to time the market.He emphasised that the outcome of the West Asia conflict is less important for markets than its duration. While companies with exposure to the Middle East could face short-term uncertainty, the broader domestic growth story remains intact.Against this backdrop, Kothari highlighted four sectors that investors should focus on.Autos remain a key bet, supported by strong demand trends and low inventory levels across the industry. February sales data was robust, and leading automakers have reported healthy growth, signalling sustained momentum.Banking and financials are another preferred sector. Credit growth has improved to around 13% from about 8.5% earlier, while asset quality remains strong. According to Kothari, the sector could become a “strong buy on declines” if crude-driven inflation concerns ease.He also sees opportunities in capital goods, particularly companies reporting strong order inflows as India’s investment cycle picks up.Lastly, hospitals stand out as a defensive play. The sector remains largely insulated from geopolitical risks and technological disruptions such as artificial intelligence.“These are strong India stori
India stock market today: Nifty ends flat near 25,500 as HDFC Bank drags; GDP reset in focus Friday - TechStock²
India stock market today: Nifty ends flat near 25,500 as HDFC Bank drags; GDP reset in focus FridayTechStock²

Market Meltdown: Nifty, Bank Nifty Slide as Oil Surges & Rupee Hits All-Time Low | Closing Bell
Global tensions trigger a sharp sell-off across markets as Indian equities witness a “Fearful Friday” on Dalal Street. The Nifty plunges 5% for the week, marking its biggest weekly fall in four years, while frontline indices are now 11–13% below record highs. Oil prices surge past $101, the rupee hits a fresh all-time low, and metal, auto, and midcap stocks lead the broad-based decline. Is this just panic selling or the start of a deeper correction? Catch Surabhi Upadhyay in conversation with market experts decoding the market meltdown, global risks, and what investors should do next.

Bank Nifty jumps past 58,000 as Fed flags possible rate hike; SBI, HDFC Bank among top gainers
Among individual banking stocks, SBI rose 1.58 percent to Rs 1,042.70, while HDFC Bank gained 1.51 percent to Rs 799. Both the stocks were among top Nifty gainers today. SBI remained in focus after its central board approved raising up to Rs 60,000 crore in FY27.

Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty end flat amid volatility; pharma, oil & gas gain, media falls
Bharat Electronics, Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki were among major gainers on the Sensex, while losers were Power Grid Corporation, Trent, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank and Eternal. Among sectors, auto, pharma, oil & gas, PSU Bank telecom, metal added 0.4-1%, while media index shed 0.7%. Nifty Midcap index rose 0.6%, while smallcap index ended flat.

Closing Bell: Market fails to hold gains, end lower amid late selling
Biggest Nifty losers were HDFC Bank, ONGC, HDFC Life, Titan Company, Apollo Hospitals, while gainers included Hindalco Industries, Trent, Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports and Eternal. Among sectors, IT, capital goods and metal indices gained 1% each, while auto, bank, oil & gas ended lower. The Nifty midcap index rose 0.6 percent and smallcap index added nearly 1 percent.

Sensex Today | Stock Market Live: Sensex jumps 230 pts, Nifty above 23,900; KPIT Tech slips 10% on softer Q1 outlook
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark indices extended the opening gains and trading around 23950. Except metal, all other sectoral indices are trading in the green with auto, FMCG, media up 1-1.5%. Nifty Midcap index trade flat and Smallcap index up 0.4%. Titan Company, M&M, Eternal, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Auto were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Life, Coal India, Tech Mahindra, Interglobe Aviation.