Mutual Fund
Planning to take international exposure for three years? Here are top 5 global funds with over 40% gain
Bandhan Small Cap among top 5 smallcap funds with highest risk-adjusted returns. Check detailsBandhan Small Cap Fund topped the list of small cap schemes with the highest Sharpe ratio, indicating superior risk-adjusted returns over three years. ITI Small Cap Fund, Invesco India Smallcap Fund and two smallcap index funds also delivered strong performance with balanced risk metrics.
PPFAS Mutual Fund introduces choti SIP in Parag Parikh Flexi Cap, Large Cap and 3 other schemesPPFAS Mutual Fund introduced the Rs 250 choti SIP facility across five schemes to encourage first-time investors and improve financial inclusion. The initiative allows eligible investors to start monthly SIPs with low-ticket investments under specific conditions prescribed by SEBI and AMFI.
Planning SIPs for a car or house in 10 years? Experts recommend diversified equity funds for long-term goalsFinancial experts advise first-time SIP investors to focus on diversified equity mutual funds for long-term goals, avoid panic during volatility, limit exposure to sectoral funds, and rely on professional fund managers for balanced asset allocation and disciplined wealth creation over time.
How long will it take to build Rs 2 crore with a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP?
Struggling with retirement calculations? These 4 rules can help you estimate the future corpusCompounding and discounting are key personal finance concepts that help investors understand wealth creation and the present value of future money. The article explains the Rules of 72, 114, 144 and 70, highlighting how investments grow over time, how inflation erodes purchasing power, and why time value plays a critical role in financial planning.
India-focused offshore equity funds and ETFs struggle in 1 year. Check bottom 5 performersIndia-focused offshore funds and ETFs underperformed the MSCI India USD Index over the past year, with mid and smallcap exposure dragging returns lower. Several funds posted losses exceeding 20% amid market volatility.
Looking for smallcap mutual funds? Here are the top 4 picks for May 2026Top-performing smallcap funds delivering strong returns amid sustained market momentum.
Time to buy rupee assets? DSP Mutual Fund lists 5 reasons favouring Indian equities and bondsDSP Mutual Fund has urged investors to allocate towards rupee-denominated assets despite concerns over crude oil prices, currency weakness and foreign outflows. The fund house cited undervalued REER levels, narrowing India-US inflation differentials, resilient external sector buffers, attractive largecap valuations and cyclical forex trends as key reasons favouring Indian equities and bonds.
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund suspends subscription of units in its retirement fundFranklin Templeton Mutual Fund has suspended fresh investments in Franklin India Retirement Fund from May 20, following Sebi’s move to discontinue solution-oriented mutual fund schemes. The temporary halt covers lump sum investments, SIPs, STPs and switches, while the industry transitions towards new life cycle fund structures with dynamic asset allocation strategies.
Stocks
NTPC Q4 Results: Cons PAT jumps 34% YoY to Rs 10,615 crore; Rs 3.5/share dividend announcedNTPC reported strong growth in quarterly profit driven by improved operational performance and higher revenues on a sequential basis. The company also announced a final dividend for FY26, while annual profit rose despite flat revenue growth and continued spending on fuel and finance costs.
Gokaldas Exports posts 9% sequential rise in Q4 revenueGokaldas Exports posted strong sequential profit and revenue growth in the March quarter despite global trade disruptions and US tariff pressures. Improved productivity, tighter cost controls and recovery in Africa operations supported performance, while India business remained resilient amid declining apparel exports.
FIIs sell over Rs 30K crore worth of Indian equities in May as outflows swell to Rs 2.22 lakh crore. What lies ahead?FIIs have consistently sold Indian equities in 2026, totaling Rs 2.22 lakh crore due to global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices, and a weaker Rupee. While DIIs are currently supporting the market, future institutional flows will remain sensitive to US–Iran negotiations and oil price volatility.
Nifty stays range-bound as resistance near 23,800 caps upside moveIndian markets ended the week with modest gains as Nifty remained range-bound, testing key resistance near 23,800 while volatility eased. Technical indicators show neutral-to-cautious sentiment, with consolidation expected to continue until a decisive breakout above resistance confirms a stronger trend.
Vedanta, MCX, among 10 stocks that saw highest increase in retail shareholding in Q4. Do you own any?
Explained! Modus operandi and how Sebi cracked whip in alleged pump-and-dump scheme involving 82 stocksSebi has exposed a stock manipulation network that used social media platforms like Telegram, WhatsApp, and X to artificially inflate SME stock prices. The accused allegedly employed a pump-and-dump strategy, accumulating shares before circulating bullish messages and then selling at elevated levels to retail investors. The regulator has barred seven individuals and impounded Rs 20.25…
Divi's Laboratories Q4 Results: Cons PAT grows 13% YoY to Rs 751 crore, revenue up 10%; Rs 30 per share dividend announcedDivi's Laboratories Q4 Results: Divi's Laboratories announced strong financial results for the March quarter. Net profit rose 13% to Rs 751 crore. Revenue from operations increased 10% to Rs 2,831 crore. The company recommended a final dividend of Rs 30 per equity share for FY26. Full-year profit after tax stood at Rs 2,568 crore.
Concurrent Losers: 13 stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessionsEven as the Sensex posted modest gains during the week ending May 22, 13 BSE 500 stocks declined in every trading session. Afcons Infrastructure and Alok Industries led the losses with 11% declines, while several consumer, metal and industrial stocks also ended lower.
Nomura picks 6 stocks with up to 49% upside potential that can benefit from India’s EV pushNomura said India’s EV adoption is nearing an inflection point amid rising fuel prices and supportive policies. The brokerage identified six stocks, including M&M, TVS Motor and UNO Minda, as key beneficiaries of accelerating electric vehicle demand across passenger and two-wheeler segments.
Why organized players like Titan Company could emerge bigger winners in India’s evolving gold marketIndia's gold market is rapidly formalizing despite high prices and tax hikes. Resilient consumer demand, especially for investment, favours organized players like Titan. Titan, leveraging Tanishq's brand strength, is projected for significant growth, modeling a sales/EBITDA/PAT CAGR of ~15%/20%/24% over FY26–28.
