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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.
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investors - The Economic Times
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investorsThe Economic Times
Smallcap stocks head for best month in 12 years, outpace Nifty since Iran war
India’s smallcap stocks are posting their best monthly gain in 12 years, driven by improved earnings outlook and attractive valuations after correction. Despite geopolitical risks and largecap weakness, retail investors are returning, signalling risk appetite and confidence in earnings recovery.
What war? Smallcap stocks defy Middle East tensions with up to 56% gains in 2 months as Nifty slides
Despite Middle East tensions and a sliding Nifty50, India's smallcap stocks have surged up to 56% in two months. While institutional desks warn of elevated valuations and earnings risks, domestic retail investors appear to be betting on a swift resolution to geopolitical concerns, driving this market divergence.
Retail flows stay resilient as MF AUM falls 10.1% MoM in March: Motilal Oswal
Equity mutual fund inflows hit a 17 month high in March 2026 despite a 10.1 percent drop in total AUM as markets corrected, SIP contributions and retail participation stayed strong
Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests GE Shipping, Arvind shares to buy for short-term
On April 6, Nifty 50 and Sensex fell, continuing a trend of losses amid concerns over Middle East tensions. Nifty 50 dropped 0.47% to 22,606.1, while Sensex fell 0.59% to 72,886.6. Eleven out of sixteen sectors reported losses, with small-cap down 0.3%.
HDFC Sky reveals how free research insights simplify smart investing
HDFC Sky democratizes investment research with free, expert insights for retail investors, offering clear recommendations, AI-driven fund selection, real-time updates, and risk tools.
INR tumbles to new lifetime lows; Benchmark indices melt amid West Asia conflict and escalating oil prices
The Indian rupee slumped to close at a fresh record low of 92.37 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday as crude oil prices crossed USD 101/barrel amid the raging West Asia conflict. A stronger greenback, heavy foreign fund outflows and sustained selling in the domestic equity markets further weighed on the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.33 and kept losing ground to hit a fresh intra-day low of 92.47 against the US dollar. It eventually settled at its lifetime low of 92.37 (provisional), down 11 paise from its previous close. Indian shares plunged on Friday to extend their recent string of losses as oil prices climbed back above $100 a barrel amid an ongoing conflict in West Asia involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The Sensex dropped by 1,470 points to close at 74,563, while the Nifty 50 fell 488 points, settling at 23,151.
INR recovers from record lows but settles beyond 92/$ mark
The Indian rupee recovered from record low levels and settled with a loss of 16 paise at 92.17 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday as global crude oil prices stayed on an upward trajectory amid the raging war in West Asia. A stronger greenback and volatility in the domestic equity markets further weighed on the rupee, which was already on a weak footing in early trade due to heavy foreign fund outflows. Indian shares fell sharply on Thursday to extend losses from the previous session as the prospect of a quick end to the war in West Asia thinned and trade tensions resurfaced. At close, the Sensex declined 829.29 points, or 1.08 per cent, to settle at 76,034.42, taking its two-day decline to 2,171.56 points. While the Nifty slipped 227.70 points, or 0.95 per cent, to close at 23,639.15, it slipped 2.56% in two sessions. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.25 but kept slipping to touch its record intra-day low against the greenback at 92.36. ...
AlphaGrep gets Sebi approval to launch mutual fund business
AlphaGrep has received approval from Sebi to launch its mutual fund business, aiming to provide retail investors with access to sophisticated investment tools.
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.,
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.