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How mutual funds play across market caps

Domestic mutual funds spread their investments across companies of different sizes, with each market-cap segment offering a distinct risk-return profile. Large-cap stocks typically provide greater stability and tend to be less volatile, making them a core component of many portfolios. Mid-caps offer a balance between relative stability and higher growth potential, while small- and micro-cap stocks can deliver stronger long-term gains but come with significantly greater volatility and downside ri

6 Oct 2026 10:24 pm
ElevenLabs, Karnataka join hands to advance voice AI adoption

The Bengaluru summit also outlined language expansion, voice restoration and tools for seniors and mental-health training

6 Oct 2026 10:13 pm
AI emergence puts spotlight on CCTV companies stocks

Aditya Infotech eased to 3,981 after nearing its 52-week high, while Prizor Viztech rose 5% to 1,316

6 Oct 2026 10:04 pm
BITS Pilani names Mohan Krishnamoorthy Founding Director of Amaravati campus

The Professor of Operations Research will take charge in January 2027, with the campus to focus on AI, robotics and life sciences

6 Oct 2026 9:57 pm
NBFCs log 15.8% credit growth in August 2026 on the back of loans to retail and agri segments

Credit to industry grew marginally, while credit to services decelerated during this period

6 Oct 2026 9:57 pm
Facing supply shortage, NTPC to procure 10 MT coal from private sector in H2 FY27

This is the second time the Maharatna company will purchase coal stocks from commercial miners

6 Oct 2026 9:56 pm
Mphasis extends 35.4 m contract with Social Security Scotland

Social Security Scotland is one of the largest executive agencies of the Scottish Government, responsible for delivering core benefits to people across Scotland efficiently and securely.

6 Oct 2026 9:50 pm
ElevenLabs sees India voice AI demand surge, plans 10X FDE team expansion

The company now works with more than 250 businesses and enterprises across India

6 Oct 2026 9:40 pm
Weak monsoon looms over FMCG margins despite strong Q2 demand

Lower copra costs aid Marico, while Dabur and GCPL grapple with commodity inflation; deficient rainfall threatens rural demand and input-cost trends in H2

6 Oct 2026 9:35 pm
DRDO tests indigenously developed stratospheric surveillance platform HAPS

The experimental flight attained an altitude of 21 km above mean sea level and remained at an altitude of 20 km AMSL for more than 30 minutes

6 Oct 2026 9:32 pm
RBIs new services export reporting raises concerns among freelancers and small exporters

For freelancers, consultants and other small firms, the change brings in a new set of documentation and filing requirements

6 Oct 2026 9:29 pm
Flipkart's Big Billion Days returns for 13th Edition on Oct 9 with record seller participation

More than 2.5 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities have been created for the festive season, of which nearly 75,000 are for first-time workforce entrants

6 Oct 2026 9:25 pm
RBI steps on the gas to drain out surplus liquidity; to conduct VRRR auction for 3 lakh cr

At the VRRR auction conducted on Tuesday, the RBI received funds deployment offers aggregating to 1,92,357crore from the banking system, against the notified amount of 2.50 lakh crore

6 Oct 2026 9:25 pm
SEBI calls Jane Streets demand for more documents a delay tactic

Jane Street came under SEBI scanner for taking 4,370 crore position in index futures and a reverse position worth over 32,000 crore in options, profiting from the difference

6 Oct 2026 9:24 pm
Max Estates Q2 sales bookings jump 13 times to 2,100 crore

The company aims to add 2 million sq ft in the residential segment and 1 million sq ft in the commercial segment every year

6 Oct 2026 9:23 pm
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs deal for 130-key voco Vrindavan

IHG currently has 53 hotels operating across seven brands in India and a strong pipeline of 110 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years

6 Oct 2026 9:20 pm
Rahul Gandhi leads INDIA bloc march to ECI before getting arrested from dharna at Akashvani Bhavan

INDIA bloc MPs march to EC headquarters, demanding action over alleged electoral roll irregularities

6 Oct 2026 9:19 pm
Sunstream Green to invest 1,500 crore in RE projects in Chhattisgarh

The proposal, announced at the SING Forum, focuses on battery storage and firm renewable power

6 Oct 2026 9:17 pm
NASSCOM proposes structural rationalisation of GST norms for Head-to-Branch Office transactions

NASSCOM asked to delete the new definition of export that excludes services between establishments

6 Oct 2026 9:05 pm
Neuberg Diagnostics consolidates Maharashtra operations with NM Medical

Patients across Mumbai and Maharashtra will benefit from convenient access to routine and highly specialised testing

6 Oct 2026 9:03 pm
Power plants with critical stocks rise as supply fails to meet demand

81 plants based on domestic coal running on critical stocks compared to 73 a week ago

6 Oct 2026 8:59 pm
Insurance brokers oppose new reforms as commission cuts may lead to job losses

The association also questioned whether the proposed measures would enhance policyholder choice and freedom

6 Oct 2026 8:56 pm
HPCL EV charging network grows 8% to 5,826, targets trucks and buses on 50 highway corridors

HPCL is taking its EV infrastructure push to commercial transport, deploying 240-kW ultra-fast chargers for trucks and buses across 50 highway corridors

6 Oct 2026 8:53 pm
West Bengal by-elections: High voter turnout for Nandigram and Rejinagar seats, amid allegations of rigging by oppositions

Voter turnout in the Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls stood at 80.87 per cent and 80.07 per cent, respectively

6 Oct 2026 8:40 pm
GST Council to deliberate on five focus areas to further ease of doing business

Apart from a few minor adjustments, tax rate changes are not on the agenda.

6 Oct 2026 8:40 pm
G-Sec yields thaw on crude oil prices dipping below $100 a barrel

The bond market has pencilled in a 25 bps repo rate hike (from 5.25 per cent to 5.50 per cent)

6 Oct 2026 8:40 pm
Dorabji Tata Trust backs Noel Tata, defends Tata Sons restructuring plan

The Trust points out that RBIs communication had declined Tata Sons application to surrender its registration; it does not mention listing or state that Tata Sons is in breach of any requirement

6 Oct 2026 8:25 pm
Deadline extension, airline incentives to resolve Mumbai airport standoff

Uniform passenger fee at Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports proposed

6 Oct 2026 8:23 pm
Centre plans faceless assessment for GST payers, to begin with assessees under central formulations

Industry experts see benefits for multi-state enterprises, exporters and large manufacturers

6 Oct 2026 8:00 pm
Jeffrey Archer, cricketing lore, and the ultimate underdog story

Remembering an unforgettable meeting with the prolific writer who talked about going flat out until the final page

6 Oct 2026 7:52 pm
India is an important sourcing and manufacturing base for Crocs, serving consumers in 85 countries

In the APAC region, India, China and Japan are among the critical markets that the company is focusing on in terms of growth and we see huge potential in the Indian market. In the June quarter, India was among the markets that delivered double-digit growth and the momentum continues, Varun Sehgal, SVP & General Manager APAC, Crocs

6 Oct 2026 7:51 pm
Centre weighs revival of ATF price stabilisation scheme amid fare pressure

Framework may be reworked with airline and OMC inputs after earlier 10,000-crore scheme lapsed

6 Oct 2026 7:48 pm
Public banks lag in rate cut transmission this easing cycle

Fresh rupee loan rates fell 81 bps against a 125 bps repo cut, with public sector banks trailing private and foreign banks

6 Oct 2026 7:46 pm
Reliance wins court reprieve against 'energy drink' label ban for Campa brand products

The court questioned the lack of notice before the FSSAI order, with the case listed next on November 5

6 Oct 2026 7:38 pm
One in eight vehicles sold in India is now electric

Electric two-wheelers contribute more than 60 per cent of EV volumes and electric car registrations have nearly doubled from a year earlier

6 Oct 2026 7:35 pm
MDR cannot be passed on to consumers; retail customers to pay only posted price: Punjab & Sind Bank MD

Merchants onboarded cannot pass on MDR charges to customers while accepting payments through UPI. The framework ensures consumers pay only the posted price

6 Oct 2026 7:34 pm
HEG Advanced Materials surges 8% on fresh orders, demerger plans

Under the demerger scheme, the graphite electrodes business is being carved out into HEG Graphite, which will list as a standalone graphite electrodes company by October-end

6 Oct 2026 7:24 pm
Lower demand, high cost to exert pressure on cement companies Q2 profit

Monsoon led to weak demand, which in turn, prevented companies from passing on higher costs to consumers

6 Oct 2026 7:23 pm
Zaggle plans subsidiary in Abu Dhabi Global Market

Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services will own 100 per cent of the proposed entity

6 Oct 2026 7:12 pm
Trucks, tractors power H1 auto growth, but September shows fortunes diverging

Indias CV and tractor sales grew about 20 per cent in H1 FY27. Still, September saw momentum diverge sharply

6 Oct 2026 7:07 pm
Beyond the GI tag, Tamil Nadu looks to build premium farm brands

Tamil Nadu has already secured GI registration for nine agricultural commodities and has filed applications for another 32 products

6 Oct 2026 7:00 pm
Swara Baby gets SEBI nod for 1,000-crore IPO as hygiene maker eyes expansion

IPO comprises a fresh issue of shares worth 500 crore and OFS of 500 crore

6 Oct 2026 6:56 pm
Capacite Infraprojects wins 369-crore CMRL contract

The order is for the construction of buildings near Thirumangalam Metro station

6 Oct 2026 6:53 pm
Cabinet approves Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority for greater efficiency

Seeks to address long-standing challenges; strengthen research, planning, appraisal, monitoring

6 Oct 2026 6:53 pm
Delhi airport master plan targets 125 mn passengers; APM to link terminals, aerocity

Pier E expansion at T3, additional aircraft stands and road upgrades form part of the development roadmap to 2036

6 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
India growth may slip below 7% in second half, still average 7.2%: Sabnavis

The economist sees 7.57.6% growth in the second quarter and puts the longer-term potential at around 8%

6 Oct 2026 6:41 pm
India in top 10 leading emerging-market performers on AI readiness, says World Bank

The World Bank on Tuesday said that India is well positioned to harness AI with the help of its large technical workforce

6 Oct 2026 6:39 pm
Rajnath launches first Fleet Support Ship, lays keel of FSS-5 at Hindustan Shipyard

The Defence Minister stated that the Fleet Support Ship programme would strengthen the Navys reach, endurance and operational effectiveness in the Indian Ocean Region

6 Oct 2026 6:37 pm
Nvidia nears $6 trillion market value on growth outlook and record buyback

Shares are up 28% this year, just shy of $5.8 trillion, as the chipmaker authorises an additional $150 billion repurchase

6 Oct 2026 6:34 pm
India realty PE inflows rebound 23% in H1 FY27; data centres gain: Report

Domestic investors deployed about $1.3 billion across 24 deals, nearly six times the $220 million invested in H1 FY26

6 Oct 2026 6:33 pm