MFs sell Rs 4,100 crore in February so far, first net selling in three years
The last instance of net selling was in April 2023, when mutual funds sold over Rs 4,532 crore in local equities. Prior to this, they had remained net buyers for 34 consecutive months.
MFs raise stakes in 75% of Nifty Smallcap 100, 54% of Nifty Midcap 100; Laurus Labs, Biocon among top additions
According to data from Motilal Oswal, in the Smallcap 100 basket, pharmaceuticals, industrials, consumer durables and financials accounted for a large part of the incremental buying.
Equity mutual fund cash levels drop 20 bps to 2.63% in January; total fund house cash jumps Rs 1.49 lakh crore
At the equity scheme level, industry-wide cash holdings fell to Rs 1.35 lakh crore in January 2026 from Rs 1.49 lakh crore in December, a decline of Rs 13,705.87 crore.
Brokers flag liquidity risks in RBI’s new credit curbs on capital market intermediaries, likely to make representation to regulators
To address concerns, market participants are seeking a calibrated approach, including joint consultations between the RBI, SEBI and broker associations.
Stocks to Watch Today: Fractal Analytics, AYE, Manappuram, Alkem Labs, Zydus Life, Jubilant Pharmova, Fortis Healthcare, Azad Engineering, Precision Wires in focus on 16 February
Stocks to Watch, 16 Feb: Stocks like Ola Electric Mobility, Precision Wires India, Azad Engineering, Fortis Healthcare, Manappuram Finance, Lodha Developers, Deep Industries, Ashoka Buildcon, Aurobindo Pharma, Natco Pharma, Fractal Analytics, Aye Finance, and Jubilant Pharmova will be in focus on February 16.
Trading Plan: Will Nifty 50, Bank Nifty rebound after Friday's sharp sell-off?
If the bearish trend continues and the Nifty 50 decisively breaks Friday's low, a fall toward the 200 DMA (25,300) and the 200 EMA (25,200) cannot be ruled out. However, holding above the said low can increase the possibility of the index facing resistance at 25,500–25,700.
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Linde India, CIE Automotive, ICICI Bank, Hindustan Aeronautics, Shreeji Shipping, and others on February 16?
The market may see consolidation with range-bound trading, though the possibility of a rebound exists after Friday's steep fall. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Trade setup for February 16: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell
According to experts, the Nifty 50 is expected to see consolidation with range-bound trading as long as it trades below the 26,000 mark. However, there is a possibility of a bounce back on Monday after Friday's sharp sell-off, with immediate resistance placed at 25,600–25,700.
IPO Action: Investors to see three new public issues, three listings next week
Both Fractal Analytics, and Aye Finance IPO shares are not getting any premium in the grey market, the market observers said.
Dalal Street week ahead: AI jitters, global trends and key data to shape market mood
With IT and metals facing persistent structural and external headwinds, market leadership may rotate toward domestically oriented sectors such as banking, autos and select consumption-driven segments.
Small-cap index outshines; 100 stocks rally up to 46%
The emergence of selling pressure of Friday seems to have dampened the effort of bulls to make a comeback. The short-term negative chart pattern suggests more weaknesses in the coming sessions, says Nagaraj Shetti, Senior Technical Research Analyst at HDFC Securities.
Fractal Analytics shares expected to see modest listing gains on Monday; here's what analyts recommend
Fractal Analytics' Rs 2,834-crore IPO received bids for 4.94 crore shares against 1.85 crore shares on offer.
Commodities to watch US PCE, FOMC minutes in holiday-shortened week
Markets will also watch the Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump tariffs scheduled for February 20. The week ahead will be holiday-shortened with potentially thinner liquidity.
AI at any cost? Mag 7 confronts first real capex cycle test
AI may well redefine productivity over the next decade. But markets do not price decades, they price cash flows. And in 2026, the story has shifted from growth at any cost to returns on capital deployed.
Daily Voice: Sell-off on AI disruption fears shows earnings catching up, but structural thesis intact, says Sonam Srivastava
If global risk appetite improves and domestic earnings remain in the mid-teens range, India can deliver relative outperformance, though returns are likely to be more moderate than the previous post-pandemic surge, said Sonam Srivastava of Wright Research PMS.
Chartist Talk: 25,300 key for Nifty downside, but momentum could lift these two large caps, says Sudeep Shah
Max Financial Services has delivered a horizontal trendline breakout on the daily chart, backed by steady follow-through and rising volumes, which strengthens the validity of the move said Sudeep Shah.
Turkish broker with 2,400% stock surge reports huge profit jump
The Istanbul-based brokerage reported net income of 37.4 billion liras ($856 million) for the year, up from 531.7 million liras in 2024, according to an exchange filing late Friday.
RBI mandates 100% collateral for broker funding; no bank funding for prop trading under new amendments
Bank guarantees issued in favour of exchanges or clearing houses must be backed by at least 50 percent collateral, of which 25 percent must be in cash, and equity shares accepted as collateral will attract a minimum 40 percent haircut for prudential valuation.
BSE gets SEBI nod to launch derivatives on BSE Focused Midcap Index
Following the regulatory approval, the exchange will offer cash-settled monthly index futures and monthly index options on the new index.
Madhusudan Kela’s reality check: Expect 10–12% market returns, hunt these 'hidden gems'
Madhusudan Kela expects 10–12% annual market returns, says volatility is an entry point and backs AI themes for long-term equity gains.
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap adds CIE Automotive, CMS Info Systems in January; ups stake in TCS, ITC
The top holdings of the Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund remained concentrated in large-cap financials and defensives.
Monetising Your Portfolio: A practical guide to covered calls
Use a covered call when you expect the stock to stay sideways or drift slightly higher.
Market slips 1%; IT stocks worst hits amid renewed AI fears
FIIs sold equities worth Rs 4,019.09 crore during the week. In contrast, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) extended support to the market, with net purchases of Rs 6,883.81 crore.
Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | What Q3 results reveal about India's growth trajectory
Q3 numbers show sales accelerating, profits expanding and, importantly, companies have lined up capex
S&P 500 ends up slightly as tech dips, inflation cools
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 48.95 points, or 0.10%, to 49,500.93, the S&P 500 gained 3.41 points, or 0.05%, to 6,836.17 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 50.48 points, or 0.22%, to 22,546.67.
