Quant Small Cap Fund: LIC and Adani Green Energy among stocks bought and sold in December
Quant Small Cap Fund made selective portfolio changes in December, adding Adani Green Energy and exiting LIC completely. The fund increased exposure to select stocks while maintaining a defensive stance, focusing on liquidity and calibrated smallcap exposure amid market volatility.
NFOs: 8 mutual funds and 1 SIF are open for subscription now. Check dates and key details
Eight mutual fund NFOs and one SIF are currently open for subscription across categories such as small cap, duration, sectoral, thematic and FoFs. Here is a list of the latest launches with closing dates and key details.
NFO Alert: The Wealth Company Mutual Fund launches Gold ETF FoF
The Wealth Company Mutual Fund has launched a Gold ETF Fund of Fund, offering investors a cost-efficient and transparent way to gain gold exposure without physical ownership. The NFO is open until January 23, 2026, with low minimum investment and SIP options.
Swiggy, Infosys among 17 stocks in BNP Paribas’ top buy ideas for 2026. Check list here
BNP Paribas expects the Nifty 50 to reach 29,500 by end-2026 and has identified 17 top stock picks across autos, banks, IT, telecom, consumer and healthcare sectors, led by Maruti Suzuki, Infosys, Swiggy and HDFC Bank.
Gold ETF inflows hit all-time high of Rs 11,646 crore in December, up 211% MoM. What should investors do now?
Gold Exchange Traded Funds saw unprecedented inflows in December, reaching an all-time high. This surge has prompted market experts to recommend investors rebalance their portfolios. They advise aligning gold ETF holdings with individual asset allocation targets. For new investors, a gradual entry through systematic plans is suggested.
TCS, Kotak Bank among 8 stocks nearing ex-dates for bonus, dividend, and stock split. Do you own any?
TCS, Kotak Bank and six other companies are set for stock splits, bonus issues, and dividends next week, offering opportunities for investors.
Concurrent Losers: 12 stocks decline for five consecutive sessions
Indian markets remained under pressure as the Sensex declined for a fifth straight session. Twelve BSE 100 stocks recorded losses in all five sessions, reflecting sustained selling across sectors amid broader market weakness and cautious investor sentiment.
Retail investors bet big on these 12 smallcaps; stocks rally up to 65% in FY26, Do you own any?
Retail investors have steadily increased holdings in select small-cap stocks, with 12 counters delivering strong FY26 gains of up to 65%, highlighting growing confidence despite broader market weakness.
Swiggy, Infosys among 17 stocks in BNP Paribas’ top buy ideas for 2026. Check list here
BNP Paribas expects 2026 to be a stronger year for Indian equities, with the Nifty 50 seen delivering mid-teens returns and a December 2026 target of 29,500, driven largely by earnings growth rather than valuation re-rating. The brokerage is more constructive on large caps and domestic-oriented sectors such as banks, autos, telecom and consumer staples, […]
Mutual fund SIP stoppage ratio rises to 85% in December even as contributions hit record Rs 30,002 crore
Mutual fund SIP contributions hit a record Rs 30,002 crore in December, even as the SIP stoppage ratio climbed to 85%. AMFI data shows strong long-term investor participation, rising SIP AUM and expanding folio count despite market volatility.