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Niket Shah Quits As Motilal Oswal Principal Investments MD, Plans Own Asset Management Venture
Niket Shah announced the decision in a LinkedIn post
Indian markets are not fragile; tepid Q1 earnings priced in: Radhika Gupta
Markets are either portrayed as unstoppable or extremely fragile, whereas the truth generally lies somewhere in between, says Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss Mutual Fund.
Indian financial system remains resilient as Bank NPA's at multi-decadal low of 1.8%: RBI FSR report
The Reserve Bank on Tuesday said Indian financial system remains resilient, underpinned by strong bank and non-bank balance sheets, as gross non-performing assets of banks have touched a multi-decadal low of 1.8 per cent at end-March 2026. The Indian banking sector continued to remain robust with adequate capital and liquidity buffers, and steady improvement in asset quality, the financial stability report stated. Macro stress test results showed that SCBs aggregate capital levels will continue to remain above the regulatory minimum, even under adverse stress scenarios. The NBFC sector remained robust with an improvement in asset quality alongside healthy capital and profitability ratios. Interconnectedness among different categories of financial entities, in terms of outstanding bilateral exposures, continued to grow. Despite repeated shocks, the global financial system has thus far demonstrated notable resilience, with markets remaining orderly after an initial bout of volatility ..

MFs wary of Sebi plan to allow celeb ads, cite mis-selling, edge for big entities
Sebi's proposal to let mutual fund houses use celebrity endorsements has sparked a debate over investor protection and competition. While supporters say it could bring in more first-time investors, critics fear higher mis-selling risks and a growing advantage for large fund houses.

Adani Ports in Focus After MSC Deal; Motilal Oswal Maintains Buy — Check Target Price, Upside
Motilal Oswal believes the company is well-positioned to sustain its growth trajectory, supported by strong cash flows, ongoing infrastructure expansion and its integrated logistics ecosystem.

Nifty Outlook for July 1: Higher levels fail to sustain but range remains intact as new series begins
Nifty opened on a positive note but failed to sustain above the 24,000 mark. Selling pressure emerged at higher levels through the day, while expiry-related volatility kept the market range-bound. A tug-of-war between buyers and sellers persisted for most of the session before the index settled near the day's low.
Axis MF unveils digital solution to unlock ₹25 trillion MSME opportunity
Asset manager launches Axis Account Plus, a digital treasury management solution that enables MSMEs to invest surplus working capital seamlessly in liquid and mutual fund schemes

Healthcare, banks and EVs remain long-term bets: Invesco Mutual Fund's Taher Badshah
Taher Badshah, Chief Investment Officer at Invesco Mutual Fund, expects EV adoption to increase gradually with policy support, while opportunities are emerging in power distribution alongside transmission. Badshah also said SIP inflows remain stable and mutual fund industry trends are not showing signs of concern.
MFs kept buying these 11 stocks for 8 straight quarters; shares surge up to 250% in 2 years
Mutual funds increased holdings for eight consecutive quarters in 36 BSE 1000 companies, signalling sustained institutional conviction. While several stocks delivered strong returns and some more than doubled investor wealth, consistent institutional buying did not guarantee gains, with a few stocks posting sharp declines despite rising mutual fund ownership.
Motilal Oswal initiates coverage on Tata Capital, gives target price and re-rating triggers
Motilal Oswal has initiated coverage on Tata Capital with a 'Neutral' rating and a target price of Rs 390, implying an 8% upside from current levels. The brokerage expects healthy AUM growth and improving profitability but believes the company's current valuation already reflects its medium-term growth and earnings potential.
INR loses momentum in opening trades as geopolitical uncertainty continues to weigh
The Indian rupee lost momentum against the American currency in early trade on Tuesday, as month-end demand for dollars from importers and corporates added pressure on the domestic unit. INR opened at Rs 94.60 per dollar and slipped to a low of 95.55 before recovering back to 94.63 so far during the day. Losses for the rupee were partly cushioned by relatively stable crude oil prices globally. However, concerns about potential supply disruptions in the Gulf and continued uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz weighed on investor sentiments. Meanwhile, the Indian stock market opened higher this morning, with the BSE Sensex rising around 100 points to hover near the 76,825 mark and the Nifty 50 crossing the 24,030 level, which could lend some support to the local currency.
Motilal Oswal's top 4 banking picks ahead of Q1 earnings season. Do you own any?
Motilal Oswal has identified its top banking picks ahead of the Q1 earnings season, anticipating strong MSME credit demand. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are highlighted for their robust asset quality and profitable growth. State Bank of India leads the PSU pack with aggressive pricing and housing loan strength, while AU Small Finance Bank is favored for its retail segment performance.