As banks shrink microfinance books, bigger MFIs prepare to grab the gap
Large microfinance companies including Muthoot Microfin and Satin Creditcare have raised their growth forecasts as private banks, small finance banks and smaller MFIs scale back lending. Improving asset quality is also supporting expansion by larger, well-capitalised microfinance lenders.
FPIs turn buyers in IT stocks for first time in 2026, invest Rs 3,358 crore in July
In July, overseas investors turned their attention to Indian IT stocks, marking the first instance of such purchases this year. The consumer durables and healthcare sectors also witnessed a surge in foreign portfolio investments. By mid-July, foreign investors emerged as net buyers in equities, expanding their investments in consumer services, automobiles, and chemicals, although they […]
Berkshire Hathaway spends down cash pile under CEO Greg Abel
Berkshire Hathaway reduced its cash hoard to $365.5 billion in Q2, as CEO Greg Abel deployed capital into $4.5 billion of stock buybacks and nearly $20 billion in equities, including investments in Alphabet and Taylor Morrison. Operating earnings rose 16% to nearly $13 billion despite lower insurance underwriting profits.
Foreign investors continue buying spree; pour Rs 12,921 cr in first week of Aug
In early August, Foreign Portfolio Investors poured Rs 12,921 crore into Indian equities, building on their notable investments from July. This surge indicates improved investor sentiment and favorable macroeconomic conditions. Furthermore, foreign investors have displayed interest in India’s debt market, resulting in additional inflows. However, it’s worth noting that despite these recent inflows, they have […]
Mcap of four of top-10 most valued firms jumps Rs 1.43 lakh cr; State Bank biggest winner
In a notable surge, four leading Indian corporations experienced an impressive rise in market valuations, totaling Rs 1.43 lakh crore. The State Bank of India led the charge, boosting its valuation by Rs 63,922 crore. Other notable gainers included Reliance Industries, TCS, and Larsen & Toubro, while LIC, Bajaj Finance, and HDFC Bank suffered significant […]
Explained: How BSE traded fewer contracts after CAS but premiums rose 75% in first week
BSE’s derivatives activity fell sharply in the first week of the Closing Auction Session, but higher premiums more than offset the decline in contracts. Premium per contract surged 74.8%, lifting average daily premium turnover 21.3% and pushing BSE’s market share to 37.1%, according to Nuvama Institutional Equities.
Vedanta and Infosys among 5 stocks with highest dividend yield. Check details
Five high-dividend-yield stocks include Vedanta, Gujarat Pipavav Port, Castrol India, TCS and Infosys. As of July 29, 2026, Vedanta topped the list with a 12.9% yield, followed by Gujarat Pipavav Port at 6.9%. Investors should consider fundamentals, valuation, sustainability of dividends and risks alongside dividend yield.
Wall Street Is deepening Its crypto grip and rewiring the market
Wall Street is gaining greater influence over crypto as hedge funds and asset managers replace retail traders as key market forces. Institutional investors accounted for 72% of spot trading on Wintermute’s OTC desk in the first half of 2026. Derivatives, ETFs and structured products are reshaping market liquidity and volatility.
Mukul Agrawal’s winning picks: 9 stocks rallied over 50% in CY26; one fresh Q1 addition
Investor Mukul Mahavir Agrawal’s portfolio rose 12% to around Rs 7,720 crore by June 2026. Several holdings delivered strong CY26 gains, led by Apollo Pipes, Hind Rectifiers and KRN Heat Exchanger. The portfolio also saw a new addition, Arisinfra Solutions, highlighting Agrawal’s continued focus on high-growth stocks.
Edelweiss Mutual Fund temporarily suspends SIPs and STPs in its 7 funds
Edelweiss Mutual Fund has suspended existing SIP and STP subscriptions in seven schemes from August 11, 2026, citing limited overseas investment headroom. Six affected funds are international schemes, while one is thematic. The suspension will continue until additional overseas investment capacity becomes available, with resumption subject to AMC discretion.