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Temasek-backed OnEMI IPO opens today: Should you subscribe?
Ahead of the issue opening, OnEMI Technology raised ₹277.7 crore from anchor investors such as Citigroup Global Markets Mauritius, ACM Global Fund VCC, New York State Teachers Retirement System (managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management), among others.
Smallcap stocks head for best month in 12 years, outpace Nifty since Iran war
India’s smallcap stocks are posting their best monthly gain in 12 years, driven by improved earnings outlook and attractive valuations after correction. Despite geopolitical risks and largecap weakness, retail investors are returning, signalling risk appetite and confidence in earnings recovery.
What war? Smallcap stocks defy Middle East tensions with up to 56% gains in 2 months as Nifty slides
Despite Middle East tensions and a sliding Nifty50, India's smallcap stocks have surged up to 56% in two months. While institutional desks warn of elevated valuations and earnings risks, domestic retail investors appear to be betting on a swift resolution to geopolitical concerns, driving this market divergence.
Where to invest now: SBI MF prefers large caps, pharma, PSU banks
Ruchit Mehta, Head of Research at SBI Mutual Fund, prefers CDMO and hospital plays within pharma, citing stronger growth prospects over generics. He sees large caps as attractive on valuations, while midcaps require selectivity amid earnings risks. PSU banks may outperform in the near term due to stronger loan growth, but asset quality risks could emerge over the next 2–3 quarters if global disruptions persist.
Markets slip in red: Nifty below 24,100, Sensex down 250 points; Eternal plunges nearly 4% - financialexpress.com
Markets slip in red: Nifty below 24,100, Sensex down 250 points; Eternal plunges nearly 4%financialexpress.com
Sensex dives 850 pts, Nifty slips below 24,200 amid oil shock and weak global cues
The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Thursday, extending losses for a second straight session. Firm crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions rattled sentiment. Brent crude surged for the fourth consecutive day to around $103 per barrel amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks and fresh concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. Weak Asian cues and persistent foreign fund outflows deepened the sell-off. The Nifty slipped below the 24,200 mark, dragged by auto, PSU banks and consumer durables stocks, while pharma and healthcare shares saw selective buying. Investors stayed cautious, closely tracking the ongoing Q4 earnings season for further triggers.

Trent, L&T to HDFC Bank: How are the worst-performing Nifty 50 stocks of last month faring in April?
Earlier this month, DSP Mutual Fund in its strategy report said that it is shifting from a conservative to a constructive view on the Indian stock market, as the correction has brought valuations closer to long-term averages.
Bears back on Dalal Street! Sensex tumbles over 700 points from day’s high, Nifty ends below 24,200
Indian stock markets faced significant intraday losses on Thursday. The Sensex and Nifty, after opening strong, reversed gains to end lower. This volatility coincided with the weekly expiry of Sensex F&O contracts. Despite the benchmark indices falling, smallcap and midcap stocks showed resilience. Key banking and auto stocks were among the decliners, while Trent and Zomato parent shares surged.
Markets in green: Nifty above 24,300, Sensex up 250 points; Trent, Bajaj Finance among gainers - The Financial Express
Markets in green: Nifty above 24,300, Sensex up 250 points; Trent, Bajaj Finance among gainersThe Financial Express

Why your portfolio needs more than just India and gold
India offers thousands of mutual funds, but portfolios remain concentrated; true diversification needs global exposure, multiple asset classes, and low-correlation strategies beyond domestic equities.

Retail flows stay resilient as MF AUM falls 10.1% MoM in March: Motilal Oswal
Equity mutual fund inflows hit a 17 month high in March 2026 despite a 10.1 percent drop in total AUM as markets corrected, SIP contributions and retail participation stayed strong

Helios MF’s Dinshaw Irani says India looks oversold, stays cautious on IT stocks
Helios Mutual Fund CEO Dinshaw Irani said the fund has been actively deploying cash as Indian equities appear oversold after recent underperformance. He noted that consumption trends remain resilient for now, though prolonged global uncertainty could weigh on demand over the next few quarters. Irani remains cautious on the IT sector, warning that AI-led disruption, weaker growth expectations and margin pressures could keep valuations under strain despite recent corrections. 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.