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ICICI Pru's S Naren expects moderate market returns, backs gold in diversified portfolios
S Naren, Executive Director and CIO of ICICI Prudential AMC, which managed funds worth $3 billion as of May 31, 2026, said improving macro conditions have strengthened India's outlook but global AI-led capital flows continue to favour overseas markets. Naren reiterated his preference for diversified multi-asset investing over concentrated equity or standalone gold ETF exposure.

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund raises stake to 5.24% in Container Corporation of India - livemint.com
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund raises stake to 5.24% in Container Corporation of Indialivemint.com
Brent crude oil bias may remain bearish-to-neutral in H2CY2026
Mohammed Imran, research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan has a bearish-to-neutral view on Brent through H2CY2026, with a base-case range of $68-72/bbl.

Sukanya Samriddhi vs Mutual Fund SIP For A Girl Child: What Gives Better Returns?
SSY remains one of the best government-backed savings schemes for a girl child.

From Gift Nifty to semiconductor stocks, gold rate: 9 key things that changed for Indian stock market overnight - livemint.com
From Gift Nifty to semiconductor stocks, gold rate: 9 key things that changed for Indian stock market overnightlivemint.com
KPIT outlook shock sends IT stocks sliding as growth worries intensify
Mid-cap IT stocks faced a significant downturn Wednesday, led by KPIT Technologies' warning of a near-term revenue slowdown. This has amplified investor worries about Artificial Intelligence's impact on India's software services sector. Several other IT firms also saw their share prices drop, with the Nifty IT index emerging as the day's biggest loser. Analysts suggest sustained recovery hinges on improving demand and AI's offsetting capabilities.
Corporate loans outpace retail
Corporate sector borrowing from banks is accelerating past individual loans, driven by companies seeking cost savings as corporate bond yields climb. Recent RBI rate cuts have made bank loans more appealing. Analysts anticipate this trend to continue, supported by improved liquidity, though a shift back to debt markets is possible. Small businesses are seeing particularly strong bank credit growth.
Corporate loan demand outpaces retail credit as firms shift from bonds to banks
Corporate sector borrowing from banks is accelerating past individual loans, driven by companies seeking cost savings as corporate bond yields climb. Recent RBI rate cuts have made bank loans more appealing. Analysts anticipate this trend to continue, supported by improved liquidity, though a shift back to debt markets is possible. Small businesses are seeing particularly strong bank credit growth.

JSW Infra Secures Rs 7,503 Crore Through QIP For Multi-Year Capex
JSW Infrastructure said the proceeds will fund growth plans, while the transaction also helped broaden its institutional shareholder base.
Edelweiss AMC crosses ₹1 trn milestone in equity assets under management
The asset manager attributed the milestone to consistent fund performance, wider distribution and sustained retail participation through systematic investment plans across market cycles
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.

Upper Circuit Stocks: Here's why Paisalo Digital shares are up 20% on Wednesday
Paisalo Digital's growth strategy will be driven by AI-led lending, continued focus on asset quality and expansion of its distribution network, which currently comprises 5,299 touchpoints across 22 states and Union Territories.