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Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.
Stock markets can deliver years of zero returns, explains DSP Mutual Fund MD, CEO: Key takeaways for investors
Kalpen Parekh, MD and CEO at DSP Mutual Fund, shared an important insight in his post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that all markets can have long periods of zero returns.
BHEL signs tech transfer pact with DRDO lab for naval systems
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd signs LAToT with NSTL DRDO for naval GT IRSS, boosting defence diversification and 'Make in India' aligned growth. Shares of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited ended higher on Tuesday, April 28, by 1.73% at ₹354.60 on the NSE.
Paras Defence partners Complus, JV Micronics for anechoic chamber projects
Paras Defence signs MoU with Complus Systems and JV Micronics to build anechoic chambers in India and abroad, leads consortium, shares rise 0.64% to ₹813.30.
Data Patterns zooms 97% in 3 months; stock hits new high in weak market
With strong policy environment, rising defence allocations, increasing indigenization and a clear shift towards advanced electronics and systems, Data Patterns is well-positioned to benefit.
Tata Mutual Fund picks up ₹37 crore in multibagger small-cap stock Mufin Green Finance via bulk deal
Tata Mutual Fund invested ₹37 crore in Mufin Green Finance, acquiring 33,00,000 shares at ₹113.23 each. This investment highlights institutional interest in EV financing, with Mufin's stock rising to ₹117.70 post-deal, reflecting strong market confidence in niche NBFCs.
Stocks to Watch for April 23: Trent, Tata Comm, Infosys, SBI Life, LTTS and more
Trent Q4 profit beats estimates with bonus and rights issue, SBI Life and Tata Communications post mixed results, Infosys OpenAI deal and new BEL defence orders. Here are few stocks to track ahead of Thursday's trading session.
BEL bags orders worth ₹569 crore at start of FY27
BEL wins new defence orders worth ₹569 crore, boosting its order book after strong FY26 growth, as it focuses on AI, cybersecurity and advanced electronic warfare systems
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.
Paras Defence spurts after inking 10-year agreement with US-based Northstar
Paras Defence and Space Technologies surged 8.06% to Rs 763.20 after the company signed an agreement with Bandak Aviation Inc. DBA Northstar, USA (Northstar) to supply and support air-to-air refueling systems & accessories.
Paras Defence inks 10-year deal with US-based Northstar for aerial refuelling systems
Paras Defence signs 10 year exclusive deal with US Bandak Aviation to support Northstar aerial refuelling systems for Indian Air Force, shares jump over 8%.
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.