JioBlackRock Mutual Fund increased stakes in 475 stocks, reduced 29, and added four new companies in December. Financials dominated with 30% allocation, followed by consumer discretionary, industrials, IT, energy, and commodities.
RBL Bank reported a 555% jump in Q3 net profit to Rs 214 crore, driven by advances growth, strong retail and wholesale lending, better asset quality, and higher deposits despite a slight dip in net interest margin.
Dolly Khanna acquired a 1.13% stake in IFB Agro Industries following strong Q2 results and a 105% stock rally. She trimmed holdings in GHCL, Emkay, Prakash Industries, Som Distilleries, and Coffee Day Enterprises.
Vijay Kedia acquired a 1.14% stake in Advait Energy Transitions, a renewable-focused Ahmedabad firm, diversifying his smallcap portfolio. Shares have fallen sharply, but Kedia also invested in Patel Engineering and increased Om Infra holdings.
Despite declining retail participation in 68 small-cap stocks over three quarters, many delivered strong gains, with 12 surging 40130%. This highlights a disconnect between ownership trends and market performance.
Indian markets rebounded modestly as IT and banking gains offset global risks. Nifty consolidates near key averages awaiting heavyweight earnings, while Bank Nifty outperforms. Analysts see range-bound action turning directional post-results, with IT, metals and banks favored in coming sessions.
Ahead of Budget 2026, Indias crypto industry is seeking regulatory clarity and tax rationalisation, especially relief from the 1% TDS and 30% flat tax, to boost liquidity, compliance, investor confidence and growth of the domestic Web3 ecosystem.
