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KPIT Tech to Eternal - Jay Thakkar suggests 3 stocks to buy or sell for short-term in F&O segment
The Indian stock market is set for a muted start, with GIFT Nifty trading at 23,431. The Sensex and Nifty 50 have declined for four consecutive sessions, driven by rising crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows, indicating a negative short-term trend.
Upcoming IPO: Gaurik Fashion files DRHP with SEBI to raise funds through public issue
Gaurik Fashion submitted its Draft Red Herring Prospectus on May 10, 2026, to raise funds via an IPO of up to 70,00,000 equity shares. Proceeds will fund new stores, debt repayment, and corporate purposes. The shares will be listed on Indian stock exchanges.
Equity MFs inflow dips 5% in April; SIP contributions fall to ₹31,115 cr
Equity-oriented mutual fund schemes garnered a net inflow of Rs 38,440 crore in April, marking a 5 per cent decline from the preceding month, amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, fluctuating crude oil prices, and concerns about global growth. Moreover, monthly contributions through SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) declined to Rs 31,115 crore last month from Rs 32,087 crore in March,according to data released by industry body Amfi on Monday. Overall, the industry recorded a net infusion of Rs 3.22 lakh crore in April after witnessing an outflow of Rs 2.4 lakh crore in March. This was contributed by a huge inflow of Rs 2.5 lakh crore in the debt funds. The inflow has lifted the industry's assets under management by 11 per cent to Rs 81.92 lakh crore at the end of April, up from Rs 73.73 lakh crore at the end of March. This was driven by strong positive flows across segments and market to market gains witnessed during the month, said Venkat Chalasani, Chief Executive at ...
‘Bullet Raja’ Royal Enfield leaves Audi, Ferrari behind in global race, becomes world’s 3rd strongest auto brand
Royal Enfield has achieved the world's third strongest automotive brand status, surpassing Audi and Ferrari according to the Brand Finance Automotive Industry 2026 report. With a brand strength score of 88.9 and an AAA rating, the Indian motorcycle company's brand value has surged by 30% to $1.2 billion, driven by its global expansion and focus on retro-style motorcycles.
BSE wants more participation and products, not just a bigger market share, says CEO
Sundararaman Ramamurthy believes India’s mutual fund penetration remains low relative to the country’s population, leaving significant room for growth as financial awareness and retail participation continue to rise.
Exclusive | Jio BlackRock gets GIFT City nod; to launch commodity ETFs in 3 months, says Sid Swaminathan
Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund gets IFSCA nod to start GIFT City operations, eyes global access for Indian and foreign investors, plans commodity ETFs in gold and silver soon
Nifty Auto index soars 3%; Hero MotoCorp, M&M, Ashok Leyland rally up to 4%
Despite prevailing global uncertainties, Indian automakers continued to post robust dispatch volumes in April 2026
Individual investors sold Rs 13,000 crore worth stocks, but Zerodha clients kept buying: Nithin Kamath
Retail investors sold equities, but Zerodha clients bought heavily, highlighting divergence. Overall, direct retail ownership declined while mutual fund holdings hit record highs, reflecting a structural shift toward professionally managed investments and rising domestic institutional dominance in Indian equity markets
INR recovers under Rs 95/$ mark as oil plunges; Nifty, Sensex stage a sharp recovery
The Indian rupee appreciated 61 paise to close at 94.57 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as Brent crude prices retreated from elevated levels under USD 100 per barrel after US President Donald Trump hinted at a possible deal with Iran. Market sentiment was boosted after Trump paused "Project Freedom," a US operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Indias BSE Sensex rose 1.2% to close at 77,958.5 on Wednesday, an over two-week high as global market sentiment improved following a drop in crude oil prices after US President Trump claimed progress in negotiations with Iran toward an agreement to end the war. Meanwhile, DXY slipped 97.53, the lowest since February 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Dollar Index lost 2.22%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 1.98%.
Municipalities planning large bond issues await clarity on end-use guidelines
Three months after a ₹100 crore incentive for municipal bonds in the FY27 budget, urban bodies await guidelines on fund usage. Several municipalities, including Ahmedabad and Brihanmumbai, are planning bond issuances, but investor concerns arise from unclear fund deployment regulations.
SEBI floats consultation paper to revamp online bond platforms
The paper, released on 5 May 2026 by SEBIs Department of Debt and Hybrid Securities, focuses on improving ease of doing business and strengthening the retail bond market.
Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.