BUSINESS
Helios Flexi Cap Fund ups stake in HDFC Bank; exits IOCL, HPCL in March update
The fund did not reduce positions in any stock during the month, apart from the two exits.
BUSINESS
Risk-on sentiment will return although volatility may remain in the near-term: ABSL AMC's A Balasubramanian
According to him, markets will gradually shift focus once the situation stabilises. “Once things settle down, risk-on will come back and optimism will return,” he said.
INDIA
Ceasefire to lift sentiment, focus to shift back to earnings: PPFAS' Rajeev Thakkar
Beyond sector-specific gains, the broader macroeconomic implications are also constructive for India. Lower crude prices could ease pressure on the country’s balance of payments, support the rupee, and soften bond yields.
WORLD
Improving market sentiment, strong fundamentals and attractive valuations could bring FPIs back to Indian markets: HDFC AMC's Navneet Munot
HDFC AMC's MD and CEO expects FPIs to return as valuations become more attractive
BUSINESS
RBI MPC: Six factors equity investors will watch out for and what it means for markets
Current repo rate is 5.25% which was set in December 2025, the last time the RBI had cut rates.
BUSINESS
Selective value emerges after recent corrections, even as earnings risks continue to temper optimism
While headline valuations have corrected, part of the reset has been offset by earnings downgrades, limiting the extent of the market’s apparent cheapness.
BUSINESS
FII exits due to weak earnings growth not valuations; see SIF, Lifecycle Funds as a big opportunity: Franklin Templeton MF’s Avinash Satwalekar
“I actually look at foreign investors leaving the market as a bullish thing, India is still one of the fastest-growing large economies. The issue is that that has not translated into earnings growth,” he noted.
BUSINESS
Defence push quadruples with latest DAC approvals, execution to now be in focus
Kotak Institutional Equities noted that Bharat Electronics has secured around Rs 22,000 crore in orders so far against a target of Rs 27,000 crore, implying a potential miss if timelines slip further
BUSINESS
Precious metals NFOs double in FY2026, but can the momentum sustain?
Despite the influx in funds in the space, many believe that the segment still has room to grow and continued inflows and new launches, even though there may be some limitations in new product differentiation.
BUSINESS
India’s power sector holds up amid global energy uncertainty, rising demand
The sector is also drawing attention as a relatively stable pocket in an otherwise uncertain market. “Earnings in this sector are more predictable, unlike others where downgrades are possible,” Sankhe said.
BUSINESS
SEBI allows continuance of Retirement and Children’s Funds, but can the category find scale?
Many fund -houses with existing solution-oriented funds maintained that they will continue to keep their funds due to continued demand from investors and are assessing Lifecycle Funds as a future category.
BUSINESS
Nearly 50% of market cap is at reasonable valuation: DSP MFs Sahil Kapoor
Kapoor explained that valuations have now eased with the Nifty closer to around 19x, even as earnings remain subdued and expectations are muted. This combination of lower valuations and weak sentiment, he said, creates a more favourable entry point for investors.
BUSINESS
SIP returns trail category averages across market-caps, but gaps narrow over time
Market experts say this divergence is largely a function of recent market conditions
BUSINESS
SBI MF outruns peers on growth, powered by B30 surge and distribution edge
Revenue jumps 66% in three years, profit up 90%, as expansion beyond top cities drives next leg of scale
BUSINESS
New GST structure for TER could impact SEBI-regulated small MF distributors as new rules take effect April 1
Distributors often work with multiple asset management companies, and the revised framework requires tracking GST-related cash flows across each relationship, maintaining documentation, and ensuring timely compliance. For smaller firms with limited back-office capacity, this could prove challenging.
BUSINESS
Powerica eyes zero-debt post IPO, bets on data centre-driven growth and wind power demand
Powerica aims to raise Rs 700 crore by issuing new shares, while promoters will be selling shares worth Rs 400 crore via offer-for-sale.
BUSINESS
MFs boost healthcare exposure, turn overweight on earnings recovery and valuations
The Nifty Pharma index has held up better than the broader Nifty 50 during recent market weakness. Over the past one month, pharma is up 0.2% compared with an 8.9% fall in the Nifty 50. On a year-to-date basis, pharma is down 0.8%, versus a 10.3% decline in the benchmark.
BUSINESS
Rajeev Thakkar’s PPFAS Flexi Cap Fund adds MGL, IGL in Feb, exits MCX
Banks continue to dominate the sector allocation in the portfolio, accounting for about 20 percent of the holdings, followed by exposure to power, IT software, automobiles and consumer businesses.
BUSINESS
Mutual fund inflows stay resilient despite market volatility in February as gold ETF flows moderate
The steady inflows helped lift the mutual fund industry’s assets under management (AUM) to Rs 82.03 lakh crore, a 1.3 percent increase from January.
BUSINESS
SIP inflows at Rs 29,845 crore in February; stoppage ratio at 76%
Data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) shows that monthly SIP contributions stood at Rs 29,845 crore in February 2026, compared with Rs 31,002 crore in January.
BUSINESS
Gold ETF inflows decline to Rs 5,255 cr in February from Rs 24k cr in January
Across passive fund categories, total inflows stood at about Rs 13,879 crore in February, significantly lower than the record Rs 39,954 crore seen in January
BUSINESS
Crude futures see long build-up as supply concerns fuel bullish bets
Market sentiment remains strongly bullish, largely supported by geopolitical tensions and fears of supply disruptions.
BUSINESS
Oil prices in 'unprecedented territory', could go up to $150 per barrel: Experts
Analysts see the current surge as unlike previous price shocks because it reflects actual offline supply rather than perceived disruption, making futures highly unpredictable.
BUSINESS
Samir Arora's Helios Flexi Cap Fund adds Tata Motors in February; exits REC, KPIT Technologies
The fund’s largest holdings at the end of February included HDFC Bank (4.59 percent of AUM), Reliance Industries. (4.55 percent), ICICI Bank (4.49 percent), Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (4.13%) and State Bank of India (3.49 percent).
