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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
Sebi clears IPOs of Hindustan Labs, RK Steel Manufacturing Co Ltd
Generic drug maker Hindustan Laboratories and steel tubes and pipes manufacturer RK Steel Manufacturing Company have secured Sebi's approval to raise funds through initial public offerings (IPOs), an update with the markets regulator showed on Thursday. The two companies, which filed their preliminary IPO papers in September, obtained Sebi's observations on April 27. In Sebi's parlance, obtaining observations is equivalent to securing approval to float a public offering. Hindustan Laboratories' maiden public offering comprises a fresh issue of 50 lakh shares, along with an offer for sale (OFS) of 91 lakh shares by the promoter, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). The company proposes to utilise IPO proceeds for funding the working capital requirements and general corporate purposes. Hindustan Laboratories is an Indian pharmaceutical company primarily engaged in the large-scale manufacturing and supply of generic medicines to government institutions under a ...
Global markets turn selective as AI, oil and capital flows drive divergence: Manulife Investments
Marc Franklin, Deputy Head of Multi Asset Solutions, Asia at Manulife Investments explains how AI investments, rising oil prices and shifting capital flows are driving divergence across global equity markets.
Mid & smallcaps offer better safety than largecaps; IT sector remains a big no: INVasset PMS
Anirudh Garg Partner & Head-Research at INVasset PMS says mid- and smallcap stocks remain relatively safer as they see lower FII selling compared to largecaps. He highlights a structural shift in India towards equity investing, supporting capital market plays. While valuations are now reasonable, growth remains the key driver. Garg is strongly bearish on IT due to slowing demand and AI disruption, while preferring capital markets, corporate-focused banks, power equipment and metals. 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.
Top Gainers & Losers on April 15: RailTel Corp, Coforge, Anant Raj, Suzlon Energy, Hindustan Zinc among top gainers
On April 15, Indian markets surged as investors reacted positively to potential US-Iran negotiations. The Nifty and BSE Sensex gained 1.63% and 1.64%, respectively, while many stocks in technology and real estate sectors performed well, though a few faced declines.
HDFC Bank, BSE and Tata Motors among top stocks mutual funds bought and sold during March crash
Indian mutual funds aggressively bought equities last month amidst a market correction. They invested heavily in HDFC Bank and BSE, acting as a stabilising force against foreign investor selling. Funds also booked profits in Tata Motors. Banking stocks remain a dominant sector for mutual funds, with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI featuring prominently.
Sebi cancels Basan Financial Services licence over regulatory violations
Sebi cracks down on Basan Financial, Om Power's ₹150 crore IPO opens, and InCred closes a ₹1,500 crore special opportunities fund amid active capital markets
SBI Mutual Fund buys 6.60% stake in the newly-listed stock Powerica
SBI Mutual Fund acquired 57,92,485 shares in Powerica during its IPO, raising its stake to 6.60%. This acquisition exceeds the 5% regulatory limit, indicating strong institutional confidence in the company. Powerica IPO was fully subscribed, with a market cap of ₹4,935.52 cr by the end of trading.
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square offers to buy Universal Music for nearly $65 billion: Report
Pershing Square Capital Management has proposed a combination with Universal Music Group NV that would move the listing into a US-based acquisition vehicle in a deal that Bill Ackman’s fund said will value the world’s biggest music label at a 78% premium to its last closing price.
SEBI's move to allow companies to buy back shares may stabilise markets, boost liquidity: Industry experts
Bhavesh Shah, Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking at Equirus Capital, and Pranav Sayta, Partner and National Leader, International Tax and Transaction Services at EY India, say the move could improve liquidity, ensure fairer taxation, and bring strong safeguards, with cash-rich sectors likely to lead adoption.
Too early to call market bottom; prefer gradual investing via SIPs and funds: Anand Shah
Anand Shah of ICICI Prudential AMC, which manages funds worth ₹28,318 crore as of February 28, 2026, advises investors to avoid deploying cash aggressively as markets may not have bottomed yet. He recommends gradual allocation through SIPs or staggered investments, using a mix of ETFs and mutual funds rather than direct stock picking. Amid inflation, rising energy prices, and global shifts, Shah prefers value over growth and asset-heavy businesses. Commodity producers may benefit, while consumers like autos could face pressure.
Mutual fund investors alert! Your fund managers mint money even when most stock portfolios are bleeding
Inox Wind share price has largely remained negative in the near-term. The stock has shed 23% in a month and 36.47% in terms of year-to-date (YTD).