The assets under management (AUM) of open-ended equity funds stood at Rs 17.43 lakh crore, up over 5% month-on-month. Within equity funds, smallcap funds saw the highest inflows during the month at Rs 5,472 crore. For the third straight month, the inflows into smallcap funds have been the highest.
US stocks end down as Iran launches missiles at Israel; defense shares rise
U.S. stocks dropped, with the Nasdaq losing over 1%, as investors grew cautious after Iran fired missiles at Israel. Energy and defense stocks rose, while