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Markets bottom out before conflicts end; waiting has a cost: Kotak AMC CIO
Harsha Upadhyaya, Chief Investment Officer of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company explains why markets bottom before clarity, how crude shocks impact the near term, and why staying invested with a diversified approach is key to long-term returns.
Sensex Today Trades Higher | Nifty Above 24,050 | Tata Steel & Kotak Mahindra Top Gainers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Higher | Nifty Above 24,050 | Tata Steel & Kotak Mahindra Top GainersEquitymaster

ED Raids 12 Locations In Rs 145-Crore Kotak Mahindra Bank-Panchkula MC Fraud Case
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is India's premier economic intelligence and law enforcement agency.

Bank asset quality steady, loan growth strong; HDFC Bank may see re-rating: MOFSL
Nitin Aggarwal, Senior Group VP and Head of BFSI, Institutional Equities at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited (MOFSL) highlights stable asset quality, strong loan growth across ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, while flagging margins and earnings recovery as key factors to watch in the banking sector.
Indian fund outperforming 98% of peers bets on defense stocks
A $3 billion fund at Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. is backing Indian defense stocks, wagering that geopolitical tensions will boost local arms production and support the government’s efforts to lower reliance on imports.
Mutual fund bulls vs FII bears: The Rs 38,000 crore battle for 5 popular bank stocks
Domestic mutual funds bought banking stocks worth Rs 38,000 crore in March, countering heavy FII selling of Rs 60,655 crore during the Iran war selloff. Major accumulation was seen in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Axis Bank. HDFC Bank emerged as the top pick across leading mutual fund houses, according to Prime Database estimates.
Stocks to buy for the short term: Kotak Securities’ Amol Athawale shares 3 picks including Tech Mahindra, Maruti - Mint
Stocks to buy for the short term: Kotak Securities’ Amol Athawale shares 3 picks including Tech Mahindra, MarutiMint

Vodafone Idea, Ola Electric, Reliance Power, Suzlon Energy among most traded stocks on NSE today, April 15, 2026
Vodafone Idea, Ola Electric Mobility, Reliance Power, Suzlon Energy, Tata Silver Exchange Traded Fund, Billionbrains Garage Ventures (Groww), and Jaiprakash Power Ventures (JP Power) were among the most traded stocks, or the most active stocks in terms of volume, on the NSE.
Aavas Financiers may be headed for leadership change; Kotak's Manu Singh likely to be Next CEO
Aavas Financiers is set for a leadership change. Managing Director Sachinder Bhinder will step down following promoter dissatisfaction. Manu Singh, currently heading home loans at Kotak Mahindra Bank, is expected to become the new CEO. This transition follows CVC Capital Partners' acquisition of control and aims to boost the company's growth trajectory.

Lower oil prices would boost India’s economy, support banks and consumer sectors: Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah, Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra AMC, said that market returns may depend more on earnings growth going forward, with investors needing to adjust expectations. Sector trends could favour financials and consumption-linked segments, while asset allocation should balance equities, debt and gold amid evolving global conditions.
‘Main Hoon Na’ policy needed from RBI to support growth, says Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah, MD, Kotak Mahindra AMC, said the rupee has stabilised after recent central bank actions, easing earlier pressure from foreign investor outflows and rising yields. He noted that interest rates and liquidity conditions remain key for market direction. Ensuring adequate liquidity and keeping bond yields below 7% could help improve sentiment and attract global investors back to India.
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.