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Paytm block deal: SocGen, Ghisallo, Viridian among biggest buyers in Rs 964 crore stake sale
Paytm's parent company, One 97 Communications, saw Rs 964 crore in block deals on Friday. Major institutional investors like Societe Generale and Nippon India Mutual Fund bought shares. Existing shareholders such as SAIF Partners reduced their holdings. This activity occurred as Paytm shares experienced a decline. The stock has shown a recovery over the past year.

Adani Energy sees ₹644 cr block deal; Birla MF takes 0.4% stake from Qatar Holding
Qatar Holding sold 0.4 percent in Adani Energy Solutions to Birla Mutual Fund for 644 crore, Adani Energy profit rose 5.7 percent, FY26 EBITDA and income hit record highs
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.
360 ONE Asset Management receives SEBI approval for services at GIFT City
360 ONE Asset Management (AMC), a wholly owned subsidiary of 360 ONE WAM, has received 'No Objection' letter from Securities and Exchange Board of India on 21 May 2026, to undertake following activities permitted under Regulation 21(b) of the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 2026 through 360 ONE Global Asset Management (IFSC) (GAM), a wholly owned subsidiary of AMC, in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City):
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.

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.

Stock Market Today LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty Points To Positive Open For Nifty, Sensex; Brent Crude Resumes Rally, Up Above $104 A Barrel
The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of Nifty 50's performance, traded at 23,688, compared to Thursday's index close of 23,654.70.
NCDEX unveils India's first exchange-traded rainfall futures contract
The SEBI-approved contract will begin trading from 29 May 2026 and has been developed in collaboration with IIT Bombay using rainfall data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Forget stocks, you can now profit from Mumbai rains! Here's how NCDEX's unique weather futures work
NCDEX has launched India’s first exchange-traded weather derivative contract, RAINMUMBAI, allowing traders and businesses to hedge against rainfall variability during the monsoon season. The contract is linked to Mumbai rainfall deviation data from IMD and aims to help weather-sensitive sectors manage financial risks arising from excess or deficient rainfall.
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.