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Unique Picks: 6 stocks held by only one MF scheme in April, falling up to 40% in CY26
An analysis of mutual fund portfolios revealed 29 stocks held exclusively by single schemes, with most underperforming in CY26. However, Satin Creditcare Network, Rossell Techsys, and Amanta Healthcare bucked the trend, delivering strong returns. Brooks Laboratories and EFC (I) were among those experiencing significant declines.
Gold loans power Small Finance Banks' growth as microfinance asset quality weakens
Small Finance Banks are shifting focus to secured loans like gold loans. This move aims to stabilize their financial health and earnings. The unsecured microfinance sector continues to face high bad loan ratios. This strategic pivot is happening as regulators encourage diversification. Some larger banks are also growing their microfinance business. This change is crucial for long-term stability and growth.
Abakkus trims banking exposure, adds solar and power-linked capital goods stocks
Aman Chowhan, Fund Manager at Abakkus Asset Manager, which manages assets worth nearly $2.06 billion, said the sharp market rebound over the past few weeks has caught many investors by surprise, even as the fund stayed selectively bullish through the correction. The Mumbai-based AMC increased exposure to renewable energy, power-linked capital goods and select metal plays, while trimming some banking exposure. 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.
Market Trading Guide: Buy Nippon Life, Bharat Dynamics on Friday for gains up to 14%
Nifty ended marginally lower despite showing a consolidation breakout and improving technical indicators. Analysts expect bullish momentum to continue with upside potential in the near term. Nippon Life India Asset Management and Bharat Dynamics were highlighted as attractive trading opportunities based on strong chart patterns.
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC joins Category III AIF rush with ₹2,000 crore fund
This follows growing investor appetite for Category III AIFs, which are increasingly being used by asset managers and wealth firms to offer hedge fund-like public market products to high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), ultra-HNIs and family offices.
Trade Setup for May 6: Nifty manages to hold 24,000 but banking index holds the key
The Bank Nifty continued to lag, ending 0.6% lower and trading below key moving averages. Analyst Sudeep Shah said the 54,100-54,000 zone will act as a crucial support for Bank Nifty. A break below 54,000 could trigger further downside towards 53,400.
Power Sector Mutual Funds in Focus: Riding India's Energy Boom or Entering at Peak Valuations? - Views on News from Equitymaster - Equitymaster
Power Sector Mutual Funds in Focus: Riding India's Energy Boom or Entering at Peak Valuations? - Views on News from EquitymasterEquitymaster
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
Pahalgam anniversary: How the 2025 terror attack triggered Rs 3 lakh crore defence boom and created 3 multibagger stocks
One year after the Pahalgam terror attack, India’s defence sector has entered a major upcycle, adding Rs 2.9 lakh crore in market cap as the Nifty India Defence Index gained 37%. Stocks like MTAR Technologies, Apollo Micro Systems, and Data Patterns turned multibaggers, supported by record FY26 procurement approvals worth Rs 9.3 lakh crore.
Stocks to buy: Nagaraj Shetti recommends Syrma, Transformers and Rectifiers shares to buy
According to Nagaraj Shetti, Nifty 50 could reach towards the next hurdle of 24,800 levels in the near term. Immediate support is placed at 24,100 levels. Today, The Nifty 50 rose 0.13% to 24,263.85, while the Sensex gained 0.15% to 78,228.08 as of 11:41 IST.
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.
Housing finance stocks near inflection point, Bernstein picks 2 favourites
Affordable housing finance stocks are nearing a turning point. Bernstein highlights attractive valuations and improving growth and asset quality. HomeFirst and Aadhar Housing Finance are named as preferred investments. The sector is poised for a turnaround, offering significant upside potential for investors. This presents a favorable entry point for the segment.