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ICICI Prudential AMC shares slip over 3% after Q4 results. Check details
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company share price dropped 3.4% after it reported steady March quarter earnings, supported by strong revenue growth and improved operating performance. While quarterly profit moderated sequentially, annual earnings remained robust. Expanding assets under management and a growing investor base highlight sustained business momentum and reinforce the company’s strong position in the domestic mutual fund industry.
HDFC Bank shares had their worst month in six years and most but two fund houses bought it
While most funds piled into HDFC Bank shares during the correction in March, there were two funds who chose to go against the tide and ended up paring their stake in the lender.
Here's what Indian Mutual Funds bought and sold during the March market correction
According to Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research, cash and cash equivalents fell to ₹2.11 lakh crore in March from ₹2.40 lakh crore in February, reflecting a cash deployment of ₹29,300 crore during the month of March. Here's a look at what India's top fund houses bet on in the month gone by.
Game of cards: Top banking players opt for tight gambit, rivals up the ante
Since the start of the calendar year, major devaluations have hit multiple premium and super-premium cards, shocking the high spenders. No card has been spared, be it the ICICI Emeralde Private Metal (removal of some vouchers for accelerated rewards), American Express Platinum Travel (higher spend milestones for bonus rewards), or Axis Bank (removal of three popular transfer partners without advance notice). HDFC Bank, too, has asked its Infinia customers to clock in annual spends of at least Rs 18 lakh or maintain a total relationship value of at least Rs 50 lakh to retain the by-invite-only metal.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty trades over 300 points lower; Brent at $102/bbl
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Barring Monday, the Nifty has not made a low below 23,500 last week, making it a key level for the index. The Nifty Bank surged nearly 4,500 points last week, and the 55,000 level on the downside will be watched here too.
Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent. "Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary USIran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. A sharp decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 mark eased domestic concerns and triggered a strong rebound across markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their ...
'West Asia war a good opportunity for energy reforms, lower costs for industry'
The West Asia conflict highlights India's energy vulnerabilities, presenting a prime chance for crucial sector reforms, according to Axis Bank Chief Economist Neelkanth Mishra. He stressed the need for correct energy pricing to fuel growth, noting industry faces the world's most expensive electricity. Mishra urged reforms to boost efficiency and prevent rupee depreciation, citing Japan's post-oil shock success.
Unique Picks: 8 stocks held by a single MF scheme in March; fall up to 35% in CY26
A set of 8 uniquely held stocks—each owned by just one mutual fund scheme—saw sharp declines of up to 35% in CY26, highlighting concentrated portfolio risks.
FIIs cut stakes in these 9 stocks in March quarter. Do you own any?
Foreign institutional investors reduced stakes in several Nifty 500 stocks during the March 2026 quarter, including HDFC Bank and DLF, reflecting cautious sentiment, strategic reallocations and potential concerns about market outlook and individual stock performance
Calm before storm? Axis Bank's Neelkanth Mishra says India must brace for geopolitical shocks every 1–2 years
Axis Bank Chief Economist Neelkanth Mishra warned that India should brace for geopolitical shocks every 1–2 years, calling current tensions part of a broader US–China “grand war.” While markets stabilised after a ceasefire push, Mishra cautioned that disruptions to supply chains, energy and trade could intensify, demanding faster reforms and resilience-building.
India's equity mutual fund inflows hit 8-month high in March as investors buy the dip - Reuters
India's equity mutual fund inflows hit 8-month high in March as investors buy the dipReuters
Nifty Bank set for its best week since February 2021 — Here are its best performers
Nifty Bank is set for its best week since February 2021. The index is up 8.5% this week. The last time it surged by such a quantum was during the week that ended on February 7, 2021, when it was up 16%. This will be the index's first weekly gain after six consecutive weeks of losses. All stocks in the index have gained on a weekly basis.