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Smallcap mutual fund inflows drop 29% MoM to Rs 6,407 crore in October. Should investors be cautious or continue investing?
Smallcap mutual fund inflows declined 29% month-on-month to Rs 6,407 crore in October, amid market corrections and elevated valuations. However, experts say continued inflows reflect investor confidence in the segment's long-term growth prospects.
Large and midcap fund inflows nearly double to Rs 8,484 crore in October. Do these funds deserve a place in your portfolio?
Inflows into large- and midcap mutual funds nearly doubled month-on-month to Rs 8,484 crore in October, emerging as a preferred investment category. The surge reflects growing investor appetite for funds that balance largecap stability with midcap growth potential, even as market volatility prompts investors to reassess risk and diversify their equity portfolios.
WhatsApp to double down on financial services, AI: CEO Kunal Shah
WhatsApp is implementing new strategies aimed at improving user experience by making communication features more intuitive for seamless navigation. The initiative includes streamlining financial transactions, so users won’t have to navigate out of the app. Kunal Shah is also looking to harness artificial intelligence for better schedule management. Collaborations with telecom and payment services may elevate these functions. Importantly, user privacy is safeguarded, maintaining end-to-end encryption on all communications.
Stock Radar: Down over 25% from highs! CDSL stock showing signs of bottoming out; time to buy?
CDSL has rebounded from the lower boundary of its four-year ascending channel and reclaimed key moving averages, indicating improving momentum. Experts see a potential rise toward Rs 1,450 over the next three to four weeks, with a stop-loss below Rs 1,110.
Should you buy gold now? Experts see prices rising, but watch these risks
Gold prices have experienced a notable drop, creating favorable opportunities for those looking to buy during the festive and wedding seasons. Experts suggest that gold demand may rise in the near future. Nevertheless, market volatility driven by US Federal Reserve rate changes should prompt caution among investors. It is essential for buyers to evaluate their financial objectives and consult with financial advisors regarding suitable gold investment strategies.
How Indian investors’ portfolios are changing: From property and gold to SIPs and ETFs
Indian households are re-evaluating their asset allocations as gold holdings rise and equity investments remain stable. Recent data reveals a significant increase in household wealth, particularly in gold and real estate. Households are moving from traditional savings to market investments, notably through systematic investment plans. Meanwhile, financial behaviors are changing, with more monthly contributions being made to equities.
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Exclusive | Cognizant in talks to invest in Indian AI startup Sarvam valuing it at $3.5-4 billion: sources
Cognizant’s potential investment in Sarvam comes as advances in agentic AI raise questions about the future of the IT services industry. AI agents are increasingly capable of automating tasks across software development, application maintenance and back-office operations, potentially disrupting traditional outsourcing models.
AI startup Simplismart raises $14 million from Dallas Venture Capital, Nvidia as demand for inference grows
As enterprise adoption of AI models scales, companies are seeking more cost-efficient ways to operate AI tools. Simplismart, founded by former Oracle and Google engineers Jain and Devansh Ghatak, provides software that helps enterprises select and deploy AI models suited to their specific workloads and run things more efficiently.
G-Sec yields at three-year peak, could climb to 7.75% by December
India's benchmark 10-year government bond yield is expected to reach 7.75% by December. This increase is influenced by high crude oil prices and tight liquidity conditions. Persistent bond supply and expectations of further monetary tightening are driving the yield higher. Foreign portfolio investors have sold significant amounts of Indian debt, contributing to market instability. Economic concerns are spreading across emerging markets due to the interplay of oil prices and yields.
Indian bonds tumble on oil surge, RBI rate hike fears
Indian government bonds experienced a decline as the benchmark yield exceeded 7.45% on Thursday. Oil prices rose significantly, reaching $112.50 per barrel in Asian trading amid geopolitical tensions. The Reserve Bank of India has raised its repo rate to 5.50%, indicating a potential for further hikes. Inflation concerns are mounting, with expectations for retail inflation to surpass the central bank's tolerance limit.
Paint cos riding price hikes to double-digit growth
Domestic paint companies are poised for a 10-15% revenue growth in the September quarter due to price increases. While volume growth is anticipated to remain low at 5-7%, these price hikes will help counteract rising costs. The fluctuations in crude oil prices have significantly impacted the raw material expenses for these companies. Analysts anticipate a decline in EBITDA margins for many companies despite the price adjustments.
Even Healthcare raises $50 million, triples Series A valuation
Silicon Valley-based Khosla Ventures, an early backer of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, first invested in the company in its $5-million seed round in 2021 and has participated in subsequent funding rounds. US-based Alpha Wave, which has invested in Indian companies such as Cred, Lenskart and Swiggy, co-led the second tranche of Even’s previous fundraise alongside Lachy Groom, in which the startup raised $20 million.
NBFC stocks in focus: Rising funding costs threaten margins despite robust loan growth and asset quality
The non-banking financial companies (NBFC) sector is set to enjoy robust earnings, thanks to strong credit demand and consistent asset quality. Nonetheless, the latter half of Financial Year 2026-27 could pose challenges with rising interest rates leading to higher funding costs. Analysts emphasize that successfully managing these costs will be key to sustaining growth, advising cautious investment in resilient NBFCs amid changing market dynamics.
Nilekani-backed Fundamentum's F2A raises Rs 3,000 crore for AI, deeptech fund
Fundamentum launched F2A in May 2026 as a dedicated frontier-tech investment platform and is led by Ashish Kumar, who moved from Fundamentum to head the new venture, alongside general partners Debraj Banerjee and Vivek Singla.
Fintech funding rises 14% to $2.2 billion in Jan-Sep; deal count falls 41%: Tracxn
Funding in the first nine months of 2025 stood at USD 1.9 billion. The number of rounds dropped to 153 from 260 a year ago, the data intelligence platform said in a report.
Sarvam plans big fundraise; HCLTech's Q2 profit jumps
Happy Tuesday! Sarvam is in talks for a big round that could double its valuation to $3 billion. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Mesa School of Business raises Rs 110 crore at Rs 385 crore valuation
The round comprises Rs 85 crore in equity funding co-led by Dharana Capital and existing investor Elevation Capital, and Rs 25 crore in venture debt from InnoVen Capital and Alteria Capital. The round also saw a secondary transaction of around Rs 3 crore by cofounder Varun Limaye, cofounder Ankit Agarwal told ET.
AI startup Sarvam in talks for $300 million top-up; valuation may double to $3 billion
The startup builds Indian-language AI models and applications for government agencies and businesses, including banks and insurers. Its customers include Life Insurance Corp. of India, SBI Life, IDFC First Bank, Tata Capital and Cred. Maharashtra has approved deployment of Sarvam’s Indus AI workspace across departments for drafting, translation and document analysis, with government data hosted within India.
Mid, smallcap fund inflows surge in September, largecaps see comeback. What does it hint?
Despite market corrections in September, small and midcap mutual funds recorded strong monthly inflows of Rs 9,038 crore and Rs 7,834 crore respectively. Largecap funds also returned to positive territory with Rs 859 crore in inflows, signaling strong investor confidence and strategic value buying across all capitalisations.
RBI MPC rate hike: Experts decode what the policy decision means for mutual fund investors
The RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, its first hike in nearly four years. Mutual fund managers favour short-duration, high-quality debt, while cautioning investors on duration, inflation, crude prices, global rates and tightening liquidity.
RBI MPC decision: How should mutual fund investors tweak their portfolio strategy after 25 bps rate hike?
RBI’s 25-basis-point repo rate hike has changed the near-term outlook for mutual fund investors. Experts advise continuing SIPs, staggering lumpsum investments and favouring quality, shorter-duration debt funds. In equities, large caps remain preferred for core allocations, while investors should be selective with small-cap and thematic exposure amid policy uncertainty.
PNB, Kotak Mahindra Bank, other bank stocks rise up to 2% after RBI’s rate hike, Nifty Bank above 55,500
Bank stocks including Kotak Mahindra Bank, PNB, Union Bank and Canara Bank gained up to 2% after the RBI rose on Monday after the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%. The Nifty Bank index rose as investors assessed the impact of the rate hike and the RBI’s shift to calibrated tightening.
Anthropic's Claude can now process AI requests locally in India through Amazon Bedrock
Anthropic has launched its Claude AI models in India for local processing through Amazon Bedrock. This development addresses data residency concerns for banks, government institutions, and large enterprises. Companies, including TCS and Kotak Bank, expressed support and enthusiasm for local AI inference.
Nikhil Kamath has a '100' funding message for startups: Zerodha co-founder backs post urging startups to raise enough money to stay comfortable for “a year or two” as “next year could be bad”
Nikhil Kamath advice for startups: The Zerodha co-founder expressed agreement with a warning that startups should raise capital soon due to uncertain conditions. A social media post highlighted the importance of securing enough money for the next one or two years. India’s funding environment is experiencing a decline in deal volume but an increase in total funding amounts. The focus is shifting towards larger funding rounds amidst challenging market conditions.
Kataline files DRHP for IPO; plans 43 lakh fresh issue, OFS
Kataline Limited, an integrated traffic safety solutions provider, has submitted a Draft Red Herring Prospectus to SEBI. The proposed IPO includes a fresh issue and an offer for sale by promoter shareholders. Kataline aims to raise funds for working capital, facility upgrades, and equipment purchases. The company has shown significant revenue growth and has completed over 60 major projects across diverse sectors.
200 AI agents, humans on standby: Inside Ignosis AI’s debt-collection operation
The Ahmedabad-based startup says its agents manage collections for four to five lakh borrowers a month and handle 70-80% of cases without human intervention.
ETtech Deals Digest: Ultraviolette leads weekly startup funding of $110 million
The increase was driven by Ultraviolette, which accounted for more than three-fourths of the capital raised during the week. Late-stage deals made up 77.3% of the funding, while seed-stage and early-stage rounds accounted for 14.9% and 7.8%, respectively.
India’s startup cash keeps finding one address, with $4.4 billion going to Bengaluru
Bengaluru secured $4.4 billion in startup funding during the first nine months of 2026. Total startup funding in India reached $10.3 billion despite a decline in funding rounds. Mumbai and Gurugram followed in funding, but with significantly less than Bengaluru. Delhi's funding dropped significantly, while Hyderabad saw a rise in its funding totals. The concentration of startup funding remains prominent in established cities across India.
Cred alumni’s Sol raises $4 million from GC, Nexus Venture Partners, Kunal Shah
The startup, which is coming out of stealth, is building an AI assistant around the idea of 'proactive AI'. This identifies commitments users make in emails and starts the work needed to fulfil them, instead of waiting for users to write a prompt or assign a task.
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