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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.
ICICI Prudential Life shares zoom 7% after Q4 profit surges 58%. Should you buy, sell or hold?
ICICI Prudential Life shares jumped 7% after the insurer reported a 58% YoY rise in Q4FY26 net profit to Rs 609 crore and announced a final dividend. For FY26, profit grew 35% to Rs 1,600 crore, aided by a stake sale. Net premium income rose 17%, driven by strong growth in one-time and renewal premiums.
Auto stocks lead the rebound from War lows — Here are factors aiding the recovery
All 15 stocks in the Nifty Auto index are trading with gains on Wednesday, rising 3.7% to 13%. Ashok Leyland, Samvardhana Motherson International, Tata Motors PV, Eicher Motorsand Uno Minda are the top gainers in the index, with shares of Ashok Leyland reporting their biggest single-day gain in six years.
Correction in NBFCs, IT and realty offers entry as earnings stay steady: Anupam Tiwari
Anupam Tiwari, Head of Equity at Groww Mutual Fund, expects a strong current quarter with limited impact from oil shocks so far, but flags risks from the next quarter onward. He remains positive on premium consumption, NBFCs, manufacturing exports and capex, while adding IT and premium real estate after corrections. He believes market fears may be overstated, with much of the downside already priced in.
Electric mobility stocks led by JBM Auto surge up to 14% on strong volumes
JBM Auto's shares are also the third-most traded on the Nifty 500 currently, behind HDFC Bank and Eternal.
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 17: Nalco, SAIL, Eternal, Syrma SGS, BSE, TVS Motor, Tata Steel among top gainers
The Indian stock market rose for the second consecutive day on March 17, with Nifty 50 gaining 0.74% and Sensex up 0.65%. Recovery in metal and auto stocks offset losses in tech sectors amid ongoing inflation concerns affecting equities.
MFs pump funds into private lenders in Feb; pare exposure to SBI
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank attract strong inflows from mutual funds in February, while fund houses trim exposure to SBI and other large-cap stocks
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund acquires stake in this recently listed healthcare stock
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund (KMMF) has raised its stake in the North Indian hospital network Park Medi World Limited to more than 5%. The fund purchased 175,164 shares, bringing its total ownership to 5.0393%, which necessitates a regulatory announcement in accordance with SAST regulations.
Nifty Auto index set for worst week in six years — Here are some key risks
Shares of Ashok Leyland are down 13% so far for the week, while Bharat Forge and Tata Motors PV are down 12% and 11% respectively. Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Eicher Motors, TVS Motor are down 10% each.
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund stake in Avanti Feeds crosses 5% after fresh share purchase
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund increased its stake in Avanti Feeds to 5.02% after acquiring 62,044 shares. This acquisition occurred amid market volatility, with Avanti Feeds shares dropping 12.3% recently but recovering significantly earlier in February following a US-India trade deal.
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 12: Piramal Pharma, Tejas Networks, Apollo Tyres, PG Electroplast among top losers
The Indian stock market extended its losses on March 12, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex down 1% and 1.08%. Tensions in the Middle East affected investor sentiment, particularly impacting auto stocks, while broader markets showed some positive movement.
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 11: Apar Industries, Redington, Axis Bank, Finolex Cables, TVS Motor among top losers
The Indian stock market declined on March 11 due to heightened Middle East tensions, with the Nifty 50 down 1.63% and the BSE Sensex falling 1.72%. Most sectors were affected, especially auto and private banks, while pharma and oil & gas saw slight gains.