Why investors are ready to play in global equity league
Indian investors are increasingly looking overseas as global markets outperform domestic equities, driven by themes like AI. While international mutual funds are a simple route, they face utilization limits. Alternative options include GIFT City-based funds and direct investing via international brokerage accounts, each with its own process and costs.
Listed banks earned a record profit of ₹4 lakh crore in FY26
Indian banks achieved a record consolidated net profit exceeding ₹4 lakh crore in FY26. Top lenders SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank contributed over half of this aggregate. Private banks slightly outpaced state-run banks in profit share. This growth faced headwinds from rising bond yields and a cap on net open positions.
US stocks today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs as US and Iran agree to extend ceasefire
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs as hopes of a US Iran ceasefire extension boosted sentiment. Investors also digested US inflation rising to a three-year high and weaker GDP revision. AI and tech stocks led gains, with Microsoft, Snowflake, Eli Lilly and Marvell among top movers today.
Bharat Dynamics Q4 Results: Net profit tumbles 59% to Rs 113 crore; dividend announced
Bharat Dynamics reported a 59% YoY net profit drop to Rs 113 crore for Q4 FY26, with revenue declining 73%. For the full fiscal year, profit fell 23% to Rs 420 crore. The board recommended a Rs 0.40 dividend.
Ashok Leyland Q4 Results: Net profit rises 14% to Rs 1,291 crore, firm announces Rs 2.5 interim dividend
Ashok Leyland reported a strong rise in fourth-quarter profit and revenue for FY26, driven by record commercial vehicle, export and light commercial vehicle volumes. The company also announced an interim dividend and highlighted growth across defence, electric mobility and aftermarket businesses.
Dolly Khanna’s portfolio sees steady gains in CY26; 5 stocks rise up to 25%
Ace investor Dolly Khanna’s portfolio, valued at Rs 481 crore as of May 2026, saw a 8% increase from December 2025. Five of her eight publicly held stocks gained between 4% and 26% in CY26, while three declined. The March 2026 quarter saw three new additions to her investments.
Top 4 debt mutual fund managers oversee over Rs 1 lakh crore AUM in March quarter.Check details
As of the March 2026 quarter, four leading debt mutual fund managers oversee at least Rs 1 lakh crore in assets under management. Kaustubh Gupta of Aditya Birla Sun Life leads with Rs 1.61 lakh crore, followed by Manish Banthia of ICICI Prudential at Rs 1.45 lakh crore.
Bharti Airtel, HAL, among 7 stocks that have upside potential of up 28%. Do you own any?
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, surging crude oil prices and continued FII outflows, ICICI Securities has identified seven largecap stocks with strong upside potential. The brokerage believes these sector leaders, backed by robust fundamentals and long-term growth visibility, could outperform despite volatile market conditions and uncertain investor sentiment.
Global Market Check: Foreign investors buy Japanese stocks for 8th week on AI rally
Foreign investors continue to show strong interest in Japanese stocks, marking an eighth consecutive week of purchases. This trend is fueled by falling oil prices and a surge in AI-related shares. Investors are optimistic about the demand outlook for AI chips, with companies like Nvidia and SoftBank Group seeing significant gains.
Smallcap IPOs dominated MF portfolios in March quarter. Which stocks made the top 10?
Mutual funds significantly increased their investments in smallcap IPOs during the March quarter, with a focus on newly listed companies. Amagi Media Labs and Fractal Analytics emerged as top holdings, followed by Sedemac Mechatronics and Shadowfax Technologies.