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Gold, silver ETFs slide up to 2% on import duty cut expectationsExchange-traded funds for gold and silver experienced marked declines on Thursday, even as global precious metal prices held steady. Anticipation surrounding a potential cut in government import duties on these commodities has emerged, which could lower their costs in India. This speculation is driving increased selling activity in domestic ETFs.
Mutual fund NFOs: 12 funds open for subscription now. Check key detailsAround 12 mutual funds are currently open for subscription across categories such as life-cycle, multi-asset, multi-cap, flexi-cap and sectoral funds. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has the highest number of new offerings, while several other fund houses have also launched schemes with subscription deadlines ranging from August 28 to September 10.
Mutual fund NFOs: 12 funds open for subscription now. Check key detailsAround 12 mutual funds are currently open for subscription across categories such as life-cycle, multi-asset, multi-cap, flexi-cap and sectoral funds. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has the highest number of new offerings, while several other fund houses have also launched schemes with subscription deadlines ranging from August 28 to September 10.
Edelweiss Mid Cap among 5 midcap funds that delivered up to 25% CAGR in 3 years. Check detailsFive midcap MFs have delivered impressive annualised returns of over 22% in the past three years, with HSBC Midcap Fund topping the list at 24.8%. Invesco India Mid Cap, ICICI Prudential Midcap, WhiteOak Capital Mid Cap and Edelweiss Mid Cap also posted strong double-digit gains, while several other funds delivered comparatively lower returns of 11.6%-13.6%.
NFO Alert: Zerodha Fund House announces launch of Zerodha Life Cycle Fund 2031Zerodha Fund House launched the Zerodha Life Cycle Fund 2031, a five-year target-date fund NFO open until September 10. The fund automatically shifts from higher equity exposure to conservative assets as maturity approaches. It invests across equity, government securities, commodities and arbitrage, with a Rs 100 minimum investment and no lock-in.
Want to build a passive portfolio? Know whether ETFs or index funds are better for youETFs and index funds offer low-cost passive investing but differ in trading, liquidity, costs and SIP convenience. Here’s how investors can choose between the two based on their needs.
Top 3 SIFs account for 70% of industry’s AUM in July; Edelweiss’ Altiva leads the packThe industry currently has 30 live SIF platforms with total assets of Rs 23,177 crore
12 equity mutual funds turned Rs 10,000 SIP into over Rs 11 crore since their inception. Do you own any?Around 12 equity mutual funds turned a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP into more than Rs 11 crore since their respective inceptions, an ETMutualFunds analysis showed. Among around 305 equity funds analysed, 110 turned the same monthly SIP into more than Rs 1 crore, with Nippon India Growth Mid Cap Fund topping the list at Rs…
NFO Insight: The Wealth Company Multi Cap Fund opens for subscription. Where are best opportunities across market caps?The Wealth Company Mutual Fund has launched its new multi-cap fund, which mandates at least 25% allocation each to large-, mid- and small-cap stocks. Experts say the fund’s performance will depend on stock selection and portfolio construction, while investors should consider their risk appetite, investment horizon and overall market-cap allocation.
Best short duration mutual funds to invest in August 2026According to the Sebi mandate, short duration funds can invest in debt instruments which have maturity between one and three years. That means these schemes are meant for short-term investments of up to three years or more.
Stocks
Persistent growth continues, but rising acquisition costs could impact overall profitability for businessesFollowing a major acquisition announcement, Persistent Systems stock has seen a remarkable rebound. In its latest June quarter results, the company reported robust revenue growth, boosting its future earnings outlook. However, upcoming costs linked to interest and wage hikes could pressure profit margins. As a result, investors can expect the stock to trade within a…
Bankex put sees a dramatic surge of 14,700% on expiry dayBankex options saw a significant surge during Thursday's expiry session. This unusual spike occurred within minutes, causing considerable trader reaction. Indicative closing levels briefly showed a steeper Sensex decline than expected. Several Bankex put options experienced sharp premium jumps, impacting sellers. The Sensex and Bankex closed lower, while Nifty and Bank Nifty saw smaller declines.
FPIs raise India bets in August, DIIs continue buying amid cautionAfter a robust July, foreign portfolio investors increased their equity acquisitions in August, marking a moderate uptick. Domestic institutional investors also continued their purchasing activities, though at a more measured pace. This buying spree aligned with a surge in IPO and OFS issuances within Indian markets. Interestingly, foreign investment trends shifted away from South Korea…
BofA initiates coverage on Polycab, KEI with buy ratings; sees up to 22% upsideBofA expects India's wires and cables industry to grow at a 14% compound annual rate between FY26 and FY29, supported by spending on infrastructure, renewable energy and power grids, as well as exports.
Stock market holiday: Are NSE, BSE closed today for Raksha Bandhan? Find out hereThe Indian stock market will remain open on August 28 for trading. Both NSE and BSE will operate normally on this date. Commodity markets will also function as usual on August 28. The market will next close on September 14 for Ganesh Chaturthi. Upcoming holidays include October 2 and November 10.
Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's sessionIndian equity markets experienced a decline on Thursday, influenced more by domestic challenges than global trends. The Nifty index faced notable resistance in the 24,300 to 24,400 range, suggesting possible weakness that may push it down towards 23,900. Foreign portfolio investors sold off shares, whereas domestic entities made strategic purchases. Furthermore, the Indian Rupee closed…
Stocks in news: Wipro, Lenskart, Tata Motors PV, Ather Energy and Kotak BankOn Thursday, Indian markets faced downward pressure as they wrapped up trading lower amid mixed signals from global economies. Notably, Wipro's stock saw gains following its expanded partnership with Google Cloud aimed at enhancing AI implementation. Meanwhile, Lenskart's current investor is set to sell shares worth up to Rs 1,313 crore.
Close to clearing NSE IPO: Sebi Chief Tuhin Kanta PandeyNSE's valuation in the unlisted market is around ₹5 lakh crore, potentially catapulting it to India's top-ten market capitalization leader-board on listing, based on current prices.
HDFC Bank's CEO call gains urgency as Sashidhar Jagdishan's term nears endThe timeline stands in contrast to Jagdishan's previous reappointment. HDFC Bank's board had recommended a fresh three-year term for him on March 4, 2023, nearly eight months before his first tenure was due to expire. The Reserve Bank of India approved the appointment in September that year.
Sebi proposes merchant banker exemption for small-value private debt issuesSebi has proposed waiving mandatory merchant banker appointments for eligible listed issuers raising small-value debt privately. The move aims to cut costs and delays, while safeguards would restrict exemptions to regulated companies issuing senior secured debt rated AA- or higher.
