Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Equity Mutual Funds (MFs) witnessed robust growth in March, with investments in actively managed funds rising to Rs 40,450.26 crore — the highest since July 2025 — compared to Rs 25,977.81 crore in February, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Friday.Meanwhile, Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions hit a record high of Rs 32,087 crore in March, up from Rs 29,845 crore in February, indicating continued retail particip…
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New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Saudi Arabia on Monday increased the price of its flagship crude as state-owned Saudi Aramco has set the official selling price of its Arab Light crude for May shipments at a record premium of $19.50 per barrel over the regional benchmark for Asian buyers.The steep hike comes as energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz face severe disruptions, according to reports.The move follows heightened tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, wh…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) With the FY26 fiscal set to end on Tuesday, investors are gearing up for several reforms, including revised Securities Transaction Tax (STT) rules that will come into effect from April 1.Many brokers, traders and demat account holders are concerned about the sharp increase in STT on futures and options (F&O) trades, following revisions announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget FY26-27. She had also proposed a significant increase in charg…
Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) The Indian stock market ended the week on a cautious note, and experts believe global tensions, rising crude oil prices, currency pressure and movement in precious metals will be key factors shaping investor sentiment in the coming days.The benchmark indices, Nifty and Sensex, closed the week largely flat with a slight negative bias.While the first three trading sessions remained positive, a sharp sell-off on Thursday erased most of the gains, followed by a volatile sessi…
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have made a strong comeback to Indian equity markets in early February, investing Rs 19,675 crore in the first fortnight of the month. The renewed interest comes after three straight months of heavy selling and is being supported by the US-India trade deal and easing global macroeconomic concerns.According to data from depositories, FPIs had pulled out large sums in the previous months.They withdrew Rs 35,962 crore in January, Rs 22,611 cr…
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) As India steps into 2026, the equity market finds itself at an important turning point. After a phase largely driven by strong domestic liquidity, the focus is now shifting toward earnings delivery, policy stability and the broader health of the economy. Market experts believe this transition could define how Indian equities perform in the year ahead.The year 2025 delivered mixed results for investors. The Nifty touched a record high of 26,326 on December 1 and ended the ye…