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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portfolios with global exposure, and expects double-digit equity returns, while cautioning against relying on outdated market narratives.

HDFC Bank Share Price Live Updates: HDFC Bank shows solid returns in the last quarter

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty extends losses to 200 points; Brent rises to $75

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty enters mid-week trade having snapped a four-day winning streak, as expiry-related factors led to the markets ending lower on Tuesday. The underperformance of the Nifty Bank has weighed on the index.

Stocks in news: Adani Enterprises, Cochin Shipyard, IDFC First Bank, Premier Energies, Glenmark Pharma

Markets traded subdued on the weekly expiry day, with indices ending marginally lower. Cochin Shipyard's offer for sale saw strong investor demand on its first day. Adani Enterprises' US legal case faces a likely dismissal by federal prosecutors. IDFC First Bank launched provident fund payment services through its EPFO integration. Premier Energies secured significant orders, and Glenmark Pharma launched a generic drug in the US.

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.

Nifty Outlook for July 8: 24,500 remains supply zone ahead of results season

After encountering resistance near the 24,500 level, the Nifty could witness further consolidation or a mild pullback over the next one to two sessions before attempting another rebound, believes Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities.

IDFC First Bank launches EPFO payment services

IDFC First Bank has launched provident fund payment services through its EPFO integration. This integration allows establishments to initiate PF payments directly via the EPFO portal. Transactions can then be completed using IDFC FIRST Bank's digital banking platforms. Customers can now make provident fund payments quickly and securely. The bank served 38 million customers as of March 31, 2026.

Share Market Today: Nifty 50, Bank Nifty | July 07, 2026 - Liquide Blog

Share Market Today: Nifty 50, Bank Nifty | July 07, 2026Liquide Blog

Why did the stock market fall today? Sensex snaps 4-day winning streak, Nifty slips below 24,400

The Sensex fell 104 points to close at 78,181, while the Nifty 50 declined 32 points to end at 24,399, slipping below the 24,400 mark. The Nifty Bank lost 91 points to settle at 58,201, while the Nifty Midcap Index underperformed, ending 186 points lower at 62,285 after falling more than 300 points from the day's high.

Market's worst phase is over; focus on picking the right stocks, says Quant Mutual Fund's Sandeep Tandon

Sandeep Tandon believes the next few months will reward investors who pick strong companies rather than simply betting on the broader market, with infrastructure, power and select energy stocks among his top bets.

SBI Mutual Fund IPO Review: A Complete DRHP Analysis - Groww

SBI Mutual Fund IPO Review: A Complete DRHP AnalysisGroww