Market News & Updates

20 Aug 2026

Capitalmind Flexi Cap Fund exits Vedanta and 10 others; adds 9 stocks

Deepak Shenoy-backed Capitalmind Flexi Cap Fund exited 11 stocks, including Vedanta and Vedanta Oil and Gas, and added nine stocks, including Radico Khaitan, in July. The fund also increased exposure to 17 stocks while reducing its stake in two stocks during the month.

20 Aug 2026

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund: RIL, Infosys and HDFC Bank among top 10 stock holdings in July

20 Aug 2026

MF Tracker: HDFC Mid Cap Fund delivers 20% in 5-years. Can the largest midcap fund sustain performance?

HDFC Mid Cap Fund has impressively yielded a 20% return over the past five years. The fund manager focuses on selecting high-quality businesses while emphasizing long-term compounding in its strategy. Experts commend its conviction in stock choices and a steadfast buy-and-hold philosophy. It’s important for investors to evaluate their overall exposure to mid-cap investments before taking action.

20 Aug 2026

Best conservative hybrid mutual funds to invest in August 2026

Conservative hybrid mutual funds are the entry to the world of hybrid funds. These schemes invest mostly in debt and a small percent in equity. As per the Sebi norms, conservative hybrid schemes must invest 75-90% in debt instruments and 10-25% in stocks. These schemes are ideal for investors looking to invest a small part of their corpus in equity to earn some extra returns.

20 Aug 2026

Multi-cap funds offer equity-like returns with lower drawdowns

Multi-cap funds provide equity-like returns with reduced volatility and drawdowns. These funds delivered strong annualised returns over a twenty-one-year period. They offer a balanced approach across large, mid, and small-cap stocks. Wealth managers suggest multi-caps simplify investment decisions for retail investors. This strategy helps manage investor behaviour during market stress periods.

19 Aug 2026

Kotak Mutual Fund: Infosys, RIL, and HDFC Bank among top 10 stock holdings in July

HDFC Mutual Fund managed Rs 6.31 lakh crore across 163 funds in July 2026. Its top holdings included HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, Eternal, Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank, RIL, BEL, L&T and Maruti Suzuki, with selective portfolio shifts.

19 Aug 2026

Eternal, HDFC Bank, and RIL among 9 stocks owned by 600 mutual funds in July

According to ACE MF data for July, nine major stocks are held by over 600 mutual fund schemes. ICICI Bank led the list, being owned by 771 funds, followed by HDFC Bank, SBI, Bharti Airtel, RIL, Axis Bank, Infosys, L&T, and Eternal, reflecting strong institutional confidence in large-cap equities.

19 Aug 2026

This midcap fund turned Rs 10,000 monthly SIP into over Rs 2.40 crore in 2 decades

HSBC Midcap Fund, with an AUM of Rs 15,578 crore as of July 2026, has delivered strong long-term returns, growing a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP to Rs 2.43 crore since inception with an XIRR of 17.33%. The fund has generated 23.17% CAGR over the past three years and follows a bottom-up investment approach focused on quality businesses and structural growth opportunities.

19 Aug 2026

Gold rallies 9% in July, but investors park Rs 1.4 lakh crore in money market funds: Vallum Capital

In July, gold showcased impressive returns, significantly outpacing the equity markets as investors shifted their focus to secure assets, such as money market funds. Following a robust performance in June, precious metal fund inflows saw a notable decline. Conversely, fixed-income funds experienced a turnaround, drawing in new capital. This shift highlights a growing preference among investors for safety rather than chasing after market highs.