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Is your mutual fund SIP secretly crushing the Indian rupee? Jefferies explains the bitter side of the story - The Economic Times
Is your mutual fund SIP secretly crushing the Indian rupee? Jefferies explains the bitter side of the storyThe Economic Times

Demeter Advisors' Ashwini Agarwal sees opportunity in private banks, FMCG, avoids AI & defence bets
Ashwini Agarwal, Founder & Partner, Demeter Advisors, said the Indian market currently favours bottom-up stock selection over sector-wide bets. He remains positive on private banks, FMCG and selectively on IT services due to valuation comfort and earnings visibility, while avoiding expensive AI, defence and metal plays. Agarwal also said India’s ongoing trade agreements could support exports and growth over the medium term.
Rajnandini Metal standalone net profit rises 197.37% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales decline 72.93% to Rs 56.45 crore
Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,58,360; silver down ₹100, trading at ₹2,79,900
The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,45,160
Edelweiss MF unveils second SIF offering; Parle confusion lifts stock
Edelweiss Mutual Fund launched its second specialised investment fund offering, while shares of Parle Industries surged after traders mistook it for the maker of Melody toffees
Sebi may allow third-party payments in mutual funds, ease transaction norms
The proposal marks a departure from current regulations that require that all mutual fund transactions must happen with the investor’s verified bank accounts, to enable maintenance of a digital trail.

SEBI Proposes Allowing Investment In Mutual Funds Via Salary Deductions
The regulator has also proposed permitting mutual fund distributors to receive commissions in the form of mutual fund units.
Tailift Group introduces intelligent sheet metal processing solutions to the Indian market
Tailift Group has established TLF INDIA MACHINERY SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED as its Indian sales and service center, enhancing local support for its metal sheet processing equipment. This strategic move, backed by over 50 years of experience and a global network, aims to bolster Tailift's presence and offer advanced smart manufacturing solutions to the Indian market.

Citi says it's the best buying set-up in this metal in 50 years
Citi says the US-Iran war and Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz will drive a record aluminium supply deficit, pushing prices to record highs and supporting bullish trades.
Banks seek RBI relief on InvIT lending rules, warn 3-yr track record rule may slow infra monetisation & fresh funding
Banks have asked the Reserve Bank of India to relax new lending rules for Infrastructure Investment Trusts. The proposed three-year operational track record requirement could delay infrastructure monetisation and new project funding. Lenders prefer asset quality over trust age for financing eligibility. This change aims to ensure smoother fund recycling and attract global investors for new infrastructure projects.
Market end marginally lower amid weak rupee; IT shares rally
IT, media and realty shares advanced while private bank, metal and FMCG shares declined.
Volume Shocker: MFs added 1 crore+ shares to 9 stocks in April '26; shares rally up to 55%
ETMarkets’ mutual fund analysis highlights 43 stocks with strong share additions in April 2026 versus March 2026, with nine names emerging after a performance filter. Eternal and Vodafone Idea led inflows, while select stocks showed sharp gains driven by sustained institutional buying and strong price momentum.