Equity mutual funds witnessed a significant surge in inflows, jumping 81.06% month-on-month to ₹42,673 crore in July 2025, driven by retail investors seeking long-term wealth creation. Sectoral and thematic funds led the way, followed by flexi-cap and small-cap funds, reflecting optimism in India’s economic trajectory. SIPs and improved financial literacy have helped investors navigate market volatility more rationally.
PSU bank stocks soar up to 8%, but HDFC, Axis and other private lenders fall up to 5% after Q2 results. Why the sharp divide?
PSU bank stocks surged up to 8% on Monday, led by Punjab National Bank after its Q2FY27 earnings beat estimates. In contrast, private lenders such