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Taiwan’s $286 billion pension fund trims its US dollar exposure as volatility rises
Taiwan Bureau of Labour Funds trims US dollar asset exposure amid global de-dollarization concerns, while still seeing dollar strength, and pushes managers to deepen presence in Taiwan
GCC NRIs raise India equity bets; Motilal Oswal AMC gets NPS fund nod
GCC-based NRIs are increasing exposure to Indian equities while real estate sees outflows, as Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company enters the NPS pension fund space
Individual investors sold Rs 13,000 crore worth stocks, but Zerodha clients kept buying: Nithin Kamath
Retail investors sold equities, but Zerodha clients bought heavily, highlighting divergence. Overall, direct retail ownership declined while mutual fund holdings hit record highs, reflecting a structural shift toward professionally managed investments and rising domestic institutional dominance in Indian equity markets
India Steel Sector Posts Broad-Based Growth in April 2026 Amid Strong Domestic Demand
Crude steel production in April 2026 stood at 14.09 million tonnes, up 5.8% YoY over April 2025 (13.31 million tonnes). Hot metal production grew 5.4% YoY while pig iron output (0.69 million tonnes) posted a decline of 6% YoY. Finished steel production reached 13.05 million tonnes, up 3.4% YoY. Finished steel consumption in April 2026 was 12.99 million tonnes, registering growth of 8.1% YoY reflecting continued buoyancy in construction, infrastructure and manufacturing end-use segments.
Gold, Silver ETFs Jump Nearly 3% As Metal Bulls Buy On Weakening Crude Prices
Gold-linked instruments followed this upward trajectory, though their advances were more measured.
Baroda BNP Paribas MF sees easing crude boosting rate-sensitive stocks, chemicals
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund Senior Fund Manager Jitendra Sriram said softer crude prices could improve sentiment for India and support interest rate-sensitive sectors. He believes refining, oil marketing and select specialty chemical companies may benefit if West Asia tensions ease. Sriram also cautioned that higher raw material and logistics costs may pressure corporate earnings over the next few quarters despite resilient recent results. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Hindustan Zinc to evolve from silver, zinc to multiple critical minerals, says Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar
Hindustan Zinc is transforming into a multi-metal and critical minerals platform, aiming to reduce India's import dependence. The company achieved record mined and refined zinc production in FY25-26, alongside significant silver output. This strategic shift, driven by operational discipline and cost efficiency, reinforces its position as a key contributor to India's self-sufficiency and future growth.
HDFC Securities cuts exposure to auto stocks, adds financials and chemicals
Varun Lohchab, Head - Institutional Research at HDFC Securities, said the brokerage is turning more constructive on markets as risk-reward improves across sectors after sustained FII selling. He remains positive on financials and select chemical stocks like SRF, Neogen Chemicals and Aether Industries, while turning cautious on automobiles due to margin pressure from rising metal costs.
Vedanta Ltd soars 2.8%, rises for third straight session
Vedanta Ltd is quoting at Rs 312.4, up 2.8% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 100.67% in last one year as compared to a 1.62% fall in NIFTY and a 51.5% fall in the Nifty Metal index.
Hindustan Zinc Ltd spurts 2.82%, up for third straight session
Hindustan Zinc Ltd is quoting at Rs 628.5, up 2.82% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 48.69% in last one year as compared to a 1.62% fall in NIFTY and a 51.5% fall in the Nifty Metal index.
Goldiam International launches India's first Digital 3D Ring Builder
The 3D Ring Builder marks a significant leap in the country's jewellery retail experience, allowing Origem's shoppers to choose from 6 ring styles, 9 centre-stone shapes, 6 center stone sizes in each shape, side-stone configuration, metal (10/14K white, yellow or rose gold) and engraving with every change rendered instantly on a photorealistic 3D model that can be rotated, zoomed and viewed from any angle on a desktop, tablet or smartphone.
SEBI sets ₹20,000 crore mutual fund AUM rule to classify significant indices
SEBI clarifies criteria for significant indices, sets AUM threshold, registration rules and review norms to boost transparency and governance for index provider.