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Eternal, Adani Enterprises and TCS among top 10 stocks with biggest rise in MF holdings in July
Mutual fund SIP flows double in nearly 3 years, investor accounts rise 12.5% YoY: Franklin Templeton India MFMutual fund SIP inflows rose 12% YoY to Rs 31,961 crore in July, while SIP accounts increased 12.5% to 10.63 crore. Franklin Templeton India highlighted strong inflows into flexicap and multi-asset funds, along with rising passive fund AUM and broader growth across the mutual fund industry.
Equity and passive funds gain prominence as investor allocation shifts over 5 years: ICRA AnalyticsOver the past five years, mutual fund assets under management have experienced remarkable growth, primarily fueled by the popularity of equity and passive funds. The surge in passive fund folios, which saw an increase of more than five times, highlights a growing preference among investors for low-cost investment options. In contrast, debt fund folios grew…
Capitalmind Flexi Cap Fund exits Vedanta and 10 others; adds 9 stocksDeepak Shenoy-backed Capitalmind Flexi Cap Fund exited 11 stocks, including Vedanta and Vedanta Oil and Gas, and added nine stocks, including Radico Khaitan, in July. The fund also increased exposure to 17 stocks while reducing its stake in two stocks during the month.
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund: RIL, Infosys and HDFC Bank among top 10 stock holdings in July
MF Tracker: HDFC Mid Cap Fund delivers 20% in 5-years. Can the largest midcap fund sustain performance?HDFC Mid Cap Fund has impressively yielded a 20% return over the past five years. The fund manager focuses on selecting high-quality businesses while emphasizing long-term compounding in its strategy. Experts commend its conviction in stock choices and a steadfast buy-and-hold philosophy. It’s important for investors to evaluate their overall exposure to mid-cap investments before…
Best conservative hybrid mutual funds to invest in August 2026Conservative hybrid mutual funds are the entry to the world of hybrid funds. These schemes invest mostly in debt and a small percent in equity. As per the Sebi norms, conservative hybrid schemes must invest 75-90% in debt instruments and 10-25% in stocks. These schemes are ideal for investors looking to invest a small part…
Multi-cap funds offer equity-like returns with lower drawdownsMulti-cap funds provide equity-like returns with reduced volatility and drawdowns. These funds delivered strong annualised returns over a twenty-one-year period. They offer a balanced approach across large, mid, and small-cap stocks. Wealth managers suggest multi-caps simplify investment decisions for retail investors. This strategy helps manage investor behaviour during market stress periods.
Kotak Mutual Fund: Infosys, RIL, and HDFC Bank among top 10 stock holdings in JulyHDFC Mutual Fund managed Rs 6.31 lakh crore across 163 funds in July 2026. Its top holdings included HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, Eternal, Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank, RIL, BEL, L&T and Maruti Suzuki, with selective portfolio shifts.
Eternal, HDFC Bank, and RIL among 9 stocks owned by 600 mutual funds in JulyAccording to ACE MF data for July, nine major stocks are held by over 600 mutual fund schemes. ICICI Bank led the list, being owned by 771 funds, followed by HDFC Bank, SBI, Bharti Airtel, RIL, Axis Bank, Infosys, L&T, and Eternal, reflecting strong institutional confidence in large-cap equities.
Stocks
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on FridayIndian equities snapped a seven-session losing streak as falling US bond yields, short-covering and stronger sentiment lifted markets. Sensex surged 628 points and Nifty gained 154 points. Analysts remained cautious, citing elevated crude prices and geopolitical risks despite improving technical momentum.
General Atlantic Singapore sells Rs 1,400 crore KFin Technologies stake; Invesco, Mirae Asset, HSBC MF among buyersGeneral Atlantic Singapore Fund sold 1.51 crore KFin Technologies shares worth around Rs 1,400 crore at Rs 925 apiece. Mutual funds bought most of the block, with six funds acquiring shares worth about Rs 1,178.5 crore. KFin shares closed at Rs 961.
F&O trading bill: Retail traders pay Rs 25,000 crore transaction costs in FY26 despite big lossesRetail traders paid around Rs 25,000 crore in F&O transaction costs during FY26, while nearly 88% incurred losses. Aggregate losses reached Rs 91,685 crore, with options accounting for 92%. Active traders fell sharply, while near-expiry trading remained highly concentrated.
Retail F&O boom hits reverse gear as active trader base falls 18% in FY26: SebiSEBI found individual equity derivatives traders fell 18% to 88 lakh in FY26, the first annual decline in over a decade. Yet 87.7% still lost money, collectively losing Rs 91,685 crore, with options accounting for 92% of losses.
Market Trading Guide: GMR Airports among 2 stock recommendations for FridayAnalysts recommend GMR Airports and Bajaj Consumer Care for Friday, citing technical strength, supportive retracement levels and improving momentum. GMR Airports has a target of Rs 112, while Bajaj Consumer Care targets Rs 540, with stop-losses at Rs 98 and Rs 480.
Rs 91,685 crore gone! 88% retail investors lost money in F&O trading in FY26 even after strict Sebi rulesIndividual traders incurred substantial losses in India's equity derivatives market during FY26. Options trading accounted for the vast majority of these aggregate net losses. Active traders declined significantly, and new entrants also dropped considerably. Smaller investors with limited equity holdings experienced heavier losses than larger ones. The profit pool remained concentrated with institutional and professional…
smallcase Technologies expands under CASE Platforms; Zerodha CASE to be new name for mutual fund businessFintech firm smallcase Technologies has introduced CASE Platforms as its new corporate identity. This new identity will unify its diverse portfolio of investment products and platform businesses. The mutual fund business, a joint venture with Zerodha, will now be known as Zerodha CASE Mutual Fund. CASE Platforms aims to help individual investors access the right…
Tourism Finance Corporation among 6 financial services stocks to hit 52-week highs & surge up to 60% in a monthSix stocks from the BSE Financial Services Index hit fresh 52-week highs as the Sensex surged 628 points. Tourism Finance led with a 59% monthly gain, followed by Karnataka Bank at 21%, while four others posted gains of 4%-10%.
Sebi unlocks digital POAs for FPIs, waives notarisation & apostillisationSEBI now permits Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to submit digitally signed Power of Attorney documents, complying with the Information Technology Act, 2000. This initiative eliminates notarisation and apostillisation requirements, aiming to streamline onboarding and improve ease of doing business.
Sebi eases FPI onboarding by allowing digitally signed Power of AttorneySebi has streamlined the onboarding process for foreign portfolio investors by permitting the use of digitally signed power of attorney documents. This change eliminates the requirement for notarization and consularization, enhancing the ease of doing business for overseas investors. As part of its commitment to digital transformation, Sebi aims to simplify investor processes, with these…
