Abhishek Kumar

Markets at risk of further downside if oil prices stay elevated: Ajay Tyagi

UTI AMC's Ajay Tyagi expects mid- and small-cap stocks to underperform large caps as valuations stay elevated and earnings growth remains uncertain

Active equity regains folio addition lead as market sentiment improves

Active equity schemes added around 1.5 million investment accounts, or folios, during the February-April 2026 period

Silver exchange traded funds may turn premium after import restrictions

MFs eye further clarity, expect physical silver supply constraints if demand shoots up

Multi-asset funds reduce gold and silver exposure as prices soar

The average gold and silver holding of multi-asset funds, which stood at 17 per cent in March 2025, was down to 13 per cent in April 2026

Gold, silver ETF assets near all-time highs after import duty hike

As of May 13, combined AUM of gold and silver ETFs stood at ₹2.9 trn, up about 12% so far this month

Gold, silver ETFs jump up to 7% after import duty hike triggers repricing

Gold and silver ETFs jumped up to 7% after the government raised import duties on precious metals, triggering a sharp repricing in India's domestic bullion market

Record inflows into equity funds even as NFO contribution dwindles

Existing equity schemes attracted record inflows in March and April 2026 as investors used market corrections to increase allocations despite weak NFO mobilisation

Equity mutual fund inflows robust in April despite softer SIP numbers

Net investments of ₹38,440 cr were 5 per cent lower than the high recorded in March, but were still above past year's average monthly inflows

Active equity share in mutual funds' AUM falls first time since pandemic

Active equity funds lost share in mutual fund AUM for the first time since Covid as investors shifted towards passive, hybrid and precious metal-backed products

4 fund houses accounted for half of FY26 folio additions: Amfi data

Equity performance and gold ETF demand helped Nippon, HDFC, ICICI Pru, and Tata widen lead

Amfi's next rejig may reshuffle over 30 stocks across m-cap tiers

More than 30 stocks are expected to shift across largecap, midcap and smallcap categories in Amfi's upcoming half-yearly market-capitalisation reclassification

Geopolitical events rarely cause lasting damage to growth: Radhakrishnan

Near-term earnings may face pressure from geopolitical tensions, but improved valuations and strong fundamentals keep India's long-term market outlook intact

West Asia crisis does not change long-term growth outlook: Chirag Setalvad

Near-term earnings may face pressure from geopolitical risks and oil prices, but improved valuations and strong fundamentals keep India's long-term equity story intact

Mutual funds turned cautious in April despite strong investor inflows

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

Mutual funds cut exit loads amid rising competition, shift to flexibility

However, industry officials are divided on the benefits of easing exit load structures

Invesco Asset Management lines up SIF, GIFT City bets in expansion drive

Invesco plans to expand distribution, enter new product segments, and seek a GIFT City licence as it charts its next phase of growth after a recent ownership change

Second wave of specialised investment fund entrants set to hit market

Over a dozen MFs eyeing entry into the ₹10,000 cr fund segment

Earnings, currency stability key to FY27 equity performance: Devalkar

Valuations are now more balanced after the correction and advises investors to adopt a staggered approach to equity investing, says Devalkar

Street Signs: Rebound rally, reluctant IPOs, Vedanta split reshapes indices

IPO activity stalls despite market rebound, Vedanta's split reshapes indices, and mutual funds-PMS rivalry evolves into a strategic partnership

Dynamic bond funds diverge on duration, credit bets amid volatility

Dynamic bond funds adopt sharply different duration and credit strategies as rising yields and global risks cloud the interest-rate outlook