Equity

This uncertainty has brought the focus back on diversification - spreading investments across different asset classes.

Equity derivatives turnover fell 22% month-on-month in August after the closing auction session took effect, but BSE volumes are showing signs of recovery in September

Flexi-cap mutual fund schemes attracted nearly Rs 50,000 crore in net inflows during January-July 2026, marking a 27 per cent increase over the year-ago period, as investors increasingly favoured equity strategies that can dynamically move across market-cap segments. The strong flow momentum has been accompanied by a sharp expansion in the investor and asset base. Flexi-cap fund folios rose to 2.44 crore in July 2026 from 1.94 crore a year earlier, adding around 50 lakh investor accounts. Assets under management of the category stood at around Rs 6 lakh crore as of July 2026, up from Rs 4.94 lakh crore in July 2025, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi). While monthly flows moderated in July, the category continued to command a significant share of equity mutual fund flows. Flexi-cap funds received Rs 4,709 crore in July, compared with Rs 5,231 crore in June. "The category has seen robust growth in both folios and assets. Flexi-cap funds recorded th

Growth was largely driven by mark-to-market gains amid a rally in key global markets and rising investor interest in overseas schemes as domestic markets underperformed

Maintaining exposure across various market-cap categories is important as leadership can change during different market phases

Q1 FY27 has surprised positively at the aggregate level: ex-OMCs, corporate earnings grew around 17 per cent YoY, led by BFSI, metals, technology and autos, said Vinit Bolinjkar.

Yes Bank said the fundraising would not result in more than 10% dilution of existing shareholders' stake

India's total outward foreign direct investment commitments declined 49.02 per cent month-on-month to USD 4.49 billion in May 2026 from USD 8.84 billion, mainly due to lower equity investments, loans, and guarantees issued by Indian companies, according to RBI data. However, total financial commitments by Indian entities under overseas investment increased 34.6 per cent year-on-year in May 2026 from USD 3.34 billion, data showed. Equity investments abroad dropped sharply to USD 1,247.82 million in May from USD 3,537.35 million in April, marking a decline of about 64.72 per cent. Overseas loans extended by Indian companies also declined to USD 632.12 million in May from USD 1,299.69 million in April. Guarantees issued, which formed the largest component of overseas commitments, fell to USD 2,608.83 million in May from USD 3,999.79 million in April, declining around 35 per cent. However, it increased from USD 1,122.37 million in May 2025. In the equity investment segment, Indovida I

Mutual funds sharply reduce equity purchases in April despite steady inflows, as fund managers adopt a cautious approach amid market rebound and geopolitical uncertainties

Preferential equity listings hit a 25-year high in FY26 as companies tapped faster, targeted fundraising routes amid market volatility and capital needs

Equity ETFs and index funds attract record Rs 30,235 crore inflows in March, driven by dip buying and year-end institutional allocations amid market volatility

Equity mutual fund inflows rose sharply in March, supported by record SIP contributions and strong retail participation despite market correction and volatility

HDFC Bank's sharp fall has eroded Rs 50,000 crore from mutual fund portfolios, with high exposure across schemes limiting fund managers' ability to deploy fresh capital

Overall SIP tally sustains at ₹31,000 cr in January, thanks to spurt in inflows into ETFs, FoFs

Inox Clean Energy ties up ₹3,100 crore equity from global and domestic investors to fund IPP growth and solar manufacturing expansion, valuing the firm at ₹50,000 crore

Indian equity benchmarks closed largely flat in the first trading session of 2026, as gains in Larsen & Toubro and M&M offset sharp losses in ITC after a new tobacco tax announcement

Systematic investment plans emerged as investors' preferred route in a volatile equity market, helping offset a sharp decline in one-time mutual fund investments during 2025

Under the draft framework, the applicant must be a demutualised company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013

Under the draft framework, the applicant must be a demutualised company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013

The move comes after the company shortened the vesting period for new hires to six months from the industry standard of 12 months in April, the report said