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Market Trading Guide: 2 stock ideas for Monday with up to 8% near-term gains
Nifty ended lower on Friday, breaking a two-session winning streak as banking, metal and realty stocks dragged the index below the 23,800 zone. Analysts see a bearish setup with resistance at key EMAs and support near 23,500. Amid volatility, two technical stock picks, Kirloskar Oil and Wheels India, signal short-term upside potential of up to 8% with defined stop losses.
Hybrid Mutual Funds Attract Rs 1.55 Lakh Crore In FY26 On Diversified Investment Appeal
According to data from the AMFI, the number of hybrid fund folios rose to 1.9 crore in March 2026 from 1.56 crore a year earlier, adding 34 lakh investor accounts.
Hybrid MFs attract ₹1.55 trn in FY26 on diversified investment appeal
Hybrid mutual fund schemes attracted inflows of Rs 1.55 lakh crore in 2025-26, a 29 per cent increase over the preceding fiscal year, as investors increasingly turned to diversified investment strategies amid volatile market conditions. The category witnessed strong traction despite heightened geopolitical tensions, including the conflict in West Asia, as investors sought balanced investment solutions that could cushion market volatility. "Hybrid funds saw strong traction in FY26 as investors looked for balanced investment solutions during volatile times. Multi asset allocation funds, in particular, gained popularity due to their ability to deliver relatively stable performance across market cycles," Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, told PTI. According to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), the number of hybrid fund folios rose to 1.9 crore in March 2026 from 1.56 crore a year earlier, adding 34 lakh investor accounts. Assets under manageme
Rs 3,000 Mutual Fund SIP Vs PPF: Which Can Build Bigger Wealth In 15 Years?
SIP is a method of investing regularly in mutual funds, usually linked to the stock market. PPF, on the other hand, is a government-backed savings scheme.
Govt imposes curbs on silver imports after sharp rise in shipments
The notification from the DGFT comes within a week of the government raising the duty on the import of the precious metal to 15 per cent from 6 per cent
Govt imposes import curbs on silver amid push to tighten precious metals inflows
New government restrictions target silver imports. The Centre is also tightening rules for duty-free gold imports by jewellery exporters. These measures aim to control precious metal inflows and manage the nation's trade deficit. Stricter compliance and reporting are now in place for gold imports. These changes follow a significant rise in gold imports previously.
Gold price dips ₹10 to ₹1,57,900; silver price falls ₹100 to ₹2,89,900
The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,44,740
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex ends 160 pts lower, Nifty below 23,650 as rupee weakness weighs; metal, PSU bank stocks drag - Moneycontrol.com
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex ends 160 pts lower, Nifty below 23,650 as rupee weakness weighs; metal, PSU bank stocks dragMoneycontrol.com
Top Gainers & Losers on May 15: HUDCO, Muthoot Finance, Voltas, IOCL, Vedanta, HAL, Aditya Infotech among top losers
On May 15, Indian markets declined, with Nifty down 0.18% and Sensex down 0.25%. Selling in financial and metal stocks offset IT sector gains. The rupee hit a record low of 96.5 against the dollar, influenced by foreign investor withdrawals and rising crude oil prices.
Sensex jumps 270 pts; Nifty trades above 23,750 mark
The Nifty traded above the 23,750 mark. Media, IT and FMCG shares advanced while Metal, realty and PSU Bank shares declined on the NSE.
Hindustan Zinc Ltd Falls 2.81%, BSE Metal index Drops 1.03%
Hindustan Zinc Ltd has added 12.05% over last one month compared to 5.98% gain in BSE Metal index and 3.38% drop in the SENSEX
Copper Extends Retreat on Faster Inflation and Stronger Dollar
Copper extended its retreat from a record-high close as accelerating US inflation reduced the chance of rate cuts and a stronger dollar make the metal more expensive for many buyers.