Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has discontinued subscriptions in its Nifty Microcap 250 Index Fund following consultations with SEBI, citing the absence of a defined microcap category. The move impacts fresh investments, SIPs, and STPs, while existing terms remain unchanged.
Quant Small Cap Fund made selective portfolio changes in December, adding Adani Green Energy and exiting LIC completely. The fund increased exposure to select stocks while maintaining a defensive stance, focusing on liquidity and calibrated smallcap exposure amid market volatility.
Eight mutual fund NFOs and one SIF are currently open for subscription across categories such as small cap, duration, sectoral, thematic and FoFs. Here is a list of the latest launches with closing dates and key details.
Gold Exchange Traded Funds saw unprecedented inflows in December, reaching an all-time high. This surge has prompted market experts to recommend investors rebalance their portfolios. They advise aligning gold ETF holdings with individual asset allocation targets. For new investors, a gradual entry through systematic plans is suggested.
Retail investors have steadily increased holdings in select small-cap stocks, with 12 counters delivering strong FY26 gains of up to 65%, highlighting growing confidence despite broader market weakness.
Mutual fund SIP contributions hit a record Rs 30,002 crore in December, even as the SIP stoppage ratio climbed to 85%. AMFI data shows strong long-term investor participation, rising SIP AUM and expanding folio count despite market volatility.
Over the five trading sessions ending January 9, the Sensex benchmark slipped 2.55%, or 2,186 points, settling at 83,576.24, with declines recorded in each of the five sessions. Reflecting broader market weakness, around 12 stocks from the BSE 100 index fell consistently throughout the week, posting cumulative losses of approximately 3% to 9%. (Data Source: ACE Equity)
Indian markets remained under pressure as the Sensex declined for a fifth straight session. Twelve BSE 100 stocks recorded losses in all five sessions, reflecting sustained selling across sectors amid broader market weakness and cautious investor sentiment.
BNP Paribas expects 2026 to be a stronger year for Indian equities, with the Nifty 50 seen delivering mid-teens returns and a December 2026 target of 29,500, driven largely by earnings growth rather than valuation re-rating. The brokerage is more constructive on large caps and domestic-oriented sectors such as banks, autos, telecom and consumer staples, citing policy support, improving earnings visibility and resilient domestic flows. Here are the brokerage's top buy ideas for 2026:
