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SBI Mutual Fund stake in Bandhan Bank crosses 5 pc
SBI Mutual Fund has increased its holding in Bandhan Bank. The fund now owns over 5 percent of the bank's paid-up share capital. This stake was finalized on May 20, 2026. SBI Mutual Fund acquired additional shares from the open market on that day. Bandhan Bank's shares saw a slight increase in trading on Friday.
11 MF-backed microcap stocks rallied up to 515% in a year; 7 turned multibaggers
Despite the Nifty Microcap 250 index remaining largely flat over the past year, several microcap stocks delivered extraordinary gains. ET Markets identified 11 microcap companies held by over 20 mutual fund schemes as of April 2026, of which seven turned multibaggers, reflecting strong institutional conviction and sharp wealth creation in select pockets of the market.​
SBI Mutual Fund raises stake in Bandhan Bank. Check details - Mint
SBI Mutual Fund raises stake in Bandhan Bank. Check detailsMint

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund raises stake in PI Industries over 7%. Details here
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund increased its stake in PI Industries to 7.16% from 5.12% by acquiring 4.38 lakh shares on May 20, 2026. The fund has now purchased over 30.9 lakh shares since October 2025, showing strong institutional confidence.
Asian markets rise, oil prices stay elevated amid Iran war uncertainty
Asian shares advanced Friday following modest gains on Wall Street, while oil prices rose as efforts to end the Iran war yielded limited results. Oil prices had eased Thursday in US trading, alleviating pressure from the bond market as yields fell. Earlier this week yields climbed so high they threatened to slow economies worldwide and undercut prices for stocks, bitcoin and all kinds of other investments. US futures edged higher and Tokyo's Nikkei 225 was up 2.7% at 63,352.44. A report showed inflation hitting a four-year low in April, at 1.4%, despite higher prices for oil and gas due to the war. South Korea's Kospi gained 0.6% to 7,860.59. Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 1.2% to 25,685.65, while the Shanghai Composite index climbed 0.5% to 4,096.24. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was up 0.5% at 8,664.00. Taiwan's Taiex was trading 1.5% higher, while India's Sensex edged up 0.2%. Oil prices remained elevated over disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for oil and gas

Mint Explainer: Are Sebi's third-party mutual fund payments a risk or convenience?
Sebi has recommended third-party transactions for mutual fund investments in certain scenarios in a consultation paper issued on Wednesday.
Over 15 MF schemes cut exposure to these 10 stocks in April ’26. Do you own any?
Over 15 mutual fund schemes trimmed stakes in 10 major stocks in April 2026, signalling growing caution as market volatility and geopolitical risks rise.

PPFAS Portfolio Churn: Rajeev Thakkar-led fund house buys large-cap IT, sells these 3 PSU stocks the most in April - Mint
PPFAS Portfolio Churn: Rajeev Thakkar-led fund house buys large-cap IT, sells these 3 PSU stocks the most in AprilMint

Is buy-on-dips strategy truly working for mutual fund investors? Here's what past 2-year data reveal - Mint
Is buy-on-dips strategy truly working for mutual fund investors? Here's what past 2-year data revealMint
Asian shares rally after oil prices slip, Wall Street resumes its AI rally
Shares rallied Thursday across Asia, tracking gains on Wall Street after pressure from the bond market eased and oil prices fell back. The advance was also powered by a stronger-than-expected quarterly report from chipmaker Nvidia, whose profit rocketed more than 200% higher in the February-April quarter from a year earlier, while revenue jumped 85%. Nvidia has been one of the biggest beneficiaries from the boom in artificial intelligence, thanks to powerful demand for its high-end AI chips. Its shares rose 1.3% on Wednesday before its earnings report was released, but they fell 1.3% in afterhours trading after the announcement. South Korea's Kospi soared 8% to 7,787.74, helped by strong buying of technology shares such as Samsung Electronics, which gained 7.5% after its labour union and management reached an agreement late Wednesday that averted a strike. Shares in SK Hynix, a computer chipmaker partnering with Nvidia, surged 11.3%. The Kospi has been breaching records, recently .
Is your mutual fund SIP secretly crushing the Indian rupee? Jefferies explains the bitter side of the story
India's strong mutual fund SIP culture is helping foreign investors exit the equity market. This is putting pressure on the Indian Rupee. Jefferies reports that capital flows are low, not the current account deficit. Foreign investors have sold equities worth billions. Domestic savings are now funding these outflows. The Rupee is undervalued, but a rebound is possible.
Is your mutual fund SIP secretly crushing the Indian rupee? Jefferies explains the bitter side of the story - The Economic Times
Is your mutual fund SIP secretly crushing the Indian rupee? Jefferies explains the bitter side of the storyThe Economic Times