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TCS, Infosys crash up to 55%: Why India's largest mutual fund scheme is still buying
India's largest mutual fund scheme is buying more shares of TCS and Infosys. This buying occurs even as these IT stocks experience significant market value losses. The fund manager's conviction rests on current cash flows rather than future AI narratives. While AI disruption pressures revenue, it also creates new technology spending opportunities. The sector is no longer considered expensive, but earnings visibility remains a concern.
Biometric UPI transactions top 600 million in June, says NPCI
Biometric UPI transactions surpassed 600 million in June, indicating strong user preference. This secure authentication method reduces reliance on UPI PINs for faster payments. The feature supports various transactions, including RuPay Credit Card on UPI payments. Banks and UPI apps are increasingly adopting this convenient and efficient payment solution. Wider adoption is expected to further solidify UPI's position as India's preferred digital platform.
India's mutual fund industry just beat FIIs in a historic first. Here's what changed
India's mutual fund industry has overtaken foreign institutional investors in total assets under custody for the first time, marking a historic shift in market ownership. Strong SIP inflows and sustained domestic participation have driven the milestone, even as FII holdings declined amid continued selling and changing global investment trends.
10 microcap stocks rally up to 430% in CY26; 5 turn multibaggers: Here’s FII and MF exposure
Microcap stocks delivered stellar CY26 gains, with several companies rallying over 50%. Sterlite Technologies, MTAR Technologies and others emerged as multibaggers, attracting significant FII and mutual fund interest.
Stocks To Buy: Motilal Oswal 'bull case' projects 50% upside for this auto ancillary stock
Motilal Oswal has initiated "buy" recommendation on the Uno Minda stock with a target price of ₹1,406 per share, which indicates an upside of 25%, and in a bull-case scenario it has set a price target of ₹1,694 apiece, indicating a 50% upside. It has positioned the stock as its top pick in the auto ancillary sector.
Airtel to Trent: 44 stocks likely to report double-digit profit slump in Q1. Are your stocks on the list?
Motilal Oswal expects 44 companies, including Bharti Airtel, Trent, IndiGo, HAL, GAIL and Cipla, to report double-digit year-on-year profit declines in the June quarter. Higher energy costs, weaker demand, geopolitical tensions and margin pressure are expected to weigh on earnings, even as overall corporate profit growth slows in Q1.
Top Banks Drag Bank Nifty: SBI, PNB, Bank Of Baroda, Canara Bank Fall; ICICI Bank Bucks The Trend
Bank Nifty declined after losses in SBI, Bank of Baroda, PNB and Canara Bank, while options data showed fresh short bets.
Are bluechip stocks cheap and safe to invest in now? Radhika Gupta explains why the answer isn't so simple
Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD & CEO Radhika Gupta says investors should move beyond the belief that large-cap stocks are inherently safer, arguing India's evolving economy favours bottom-up investing across market caps. She remains optimistic about domestic inflows, advocates diversified portfolios with global exposure, and expects double-digit equity returns, while cautioning against relying on outdated market narratives.
Here's why HSBC prefers private banks over its PSU peers — Check top picks
HSBC has now increased its profit after tax (PAT) estimates for large private banks under its coverage by 1% to 6% across financial year 2027-2029.
Cost of free alerts: RBI’s SMS order may dent banks’ income by Rs 300 crore
Banks have also been given the flexibility of dropping mandatory alerts for lowvalue transactions. However, top-draw private banks, such as HDFC Bank or ICICI Bank, are unlikely to reduce SMS alerts for such transactions to ensure their reputation for technology adoption and customer experience isn’t compromised.
Cost of free alerts: RBI’s SMS order may dent banks’ income by Rs 300 crore
Banks have also been given the flexibility of dropping mandatory alerts for lowvalue transactions. However, top-draw private banks, such as HDFC Bank or ICICI Bank, are unlikely to reduce SMS alerts for such transactions to ensure their reputation for technology adoption and customer experience isn’t compromised.
Eternal stock up 2%; Motilal Oswal retains buy for 31% upside
Motilal Oswal Financial Services has reiterated its 'Buy' rating on Eternal stock for a target price of ₹380, implying an upside of 31 per cent from its current price.