JioBlackRock Mutual Fund announces feature changes across 6 funds, including flexi cap, large cap
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund will revise six schemes from August 26 to align with SEBI norms. Changes include broader gold and silver ETF exposure, revised asset allocations, updated maturity definitions, and renaming of two debt funds to reflect their duration strategies.
Gold prices rise for 3rd straight week, hit 3-month high. Can bullion reclaim $5,500 peak?
Gold rose 5% this week to nearly $4,603, marking its third consecutive weekly gain, supported by a weaker US dollar, Treasury bond buybacks and expectations of stable Fed rates. Analysts see long-term potential amid central-bank demand and currency concerns, though the World Gold Council expects near-term prices to remain rangebound.
Uttar Pradesh remains India’s largest crypto market in Q2 2026: Report
Crypto adoption expanded across India in Q2 2026, led by Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka. Regional investment patterns varied, with Andhra Pradesh recording the highest female participation and distinctive cryptocurrency preferences, highlighting the diverse and growing nature of India’s crypto investor base.
HDFC and Axis Mutual Fund resume subscriptions in gold ETFs and gold ETF FoFs
HDFC and Axis Mutual Fund have resumed unrestricted subscriptions in gold ETFs and funds, following similar moves by Tata and Aditya Birla Sun Life. Restrictions imposed amid strong inflows and physical gold supply constraints are being lifted as market conditions normalize, allowing investors greater access to gold-linked mutual fund schemes.
F&O Talk: Nifty to consolidate further, says Sudeep Shah; picks 3 stocks for next week
SBI Securities’ Sudeep Shah expects Nifty to remain range-bound, with 24,000 as key support and 24,500 as resistance. He warns of underpriced options-market tail risks amid low volatility. Bank Nifty remains compressed, while Nifty IT faces support at 30,000. AU Small Finance Bank, Aditya Birla Capital and Nippon Life offer setups.
Vijay Kedia Portfolio: 5 stocks surge up to 55% in CY26; 1 new addition in June quarter
Vijay Kedia’s disclosed portfolio rose 21% to Rs 1,415 crore by August 2026. Neuland Laboratories led CY26 gains at 53%, while Innovators Facade Systems fell 37%. Eimco Elecon was his latest portfolio addition, highlighting varied performance across his holdings.
HDFC Bank, Trent among 10 stocks that saw the biggest decrease in mutual fund value in July
Ten stocks saw the biggest month-on-month decline in mutual fund holdings in July, led by HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and L&T. Varun Beverages, Dr Reddy’s Labs, BOB and Avenue Supermarts also recorded significant reductions, reflecting mixed buying and selling activity among mutual funds across major stocks.
Concurrent Gainers: 13 smallcap stocks that gained for 5 days in a row
Despite a 0.60% Sensex decline, 13 BSE SmallCap stocks gained across all five sessions. Prabha Energy led with 39%, followed by Welspun Corp, Wakefit Innovations, Welspun Living and others.
Planning a Rs 10 crore retirement corpus? Know the mutual fund SIP amount you need
See how your starting age can dramatically change the monthly SIP needed to build a Rs 10 crore retirement corpus by age 60, assuming a 12% annual return.
Sugar stocks rally! How Balrampur Chini, Triveni Engineering, Shree Renuka Sugars, other stocks performed this week?
Sugar stocks surged on strong pre-festival demand, with Balrampur Chini, Bajaj Hindusthan, Uttam Sugar and others hitting 52-week highs. Gains moderated after duty-free raw sugar imports were announced, though several stocks still delivered strong weekly and year-to-date returns.