News for ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund (IPRU3218.BO)

Premier Energies Ltd.'s block deal on Tuesday saw notable institutional interest as mutual funds and insurance companies lapped up shares. US-based GEF Capital Partners affiliate South Asia Growth Fund II Holdings sold 2.5 crore shares representing a 5.6% stake in the company for Rs 2,630 crore. The firm owned 11.1% equity in the company as of March, according to BSE shareholding data.

Nineteen out of the 33 new-age tech stocks under Inc42's coverage gained in a range of 0.15% to slightly under 19% this week

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, SBI Mutual Fund and Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore Pte. were among the major mutual funds that purchased the Rs 5,500-crore stake offloaded by promoters of Bajaj Finserv Ltd. on Friday. A total deal value of 1.78% was offloaded by numerous mutual funds and insurance companies in a large block deal. The promoters were Bajaj Holdings and Investment (0.65% sold) and Jamnalal Sons Pvt (1.13% sold), according to the NSE bulk deal data.

PPFAS Mutual Fund: Based on Share.Markets CRISP Mutual Funds Scorecard, funds with high exposure to Value and Momentum styles outperformed across most categories over the past five years. Consistent performers include Nippon India, HDFC, ICICI Prudential, Franklin Templeton, and PPFAS Mutual Funds, with a strong focus on Quality, Value, and balanced investment styles driving sustained success.

India’s startup ecosystem has seen 122 startups enter the unicorn club, collectively raising over $115 Bn and amassing a combined valuation of more than $363 Bn

Today’s big block deals: Tata Technologies, Indeene, Aditya Birla Fashion, Alkem Laboratories

63% of equity mutual funds gave negative returns in 2025 so far, with eight schemes losing over 10%. Samco Flexi Cap led the fall. ICICI Pru Large & Mid Cap Fund topped gainers with 7.7% return. Sectoral funds excluded.

ICICI Prudential launches Nifty200 Quality 30 Index Fund, a passive scheme tracking 30 high-quality stocks from the Nifty 200. Focused on strong fundamentals, it offers a rule-based, transparent approach for long-term wealth creation with no exit load.

Belrise Industries secured Rs 645 crore from anchor investors. This happened before its initial public offering. Big names like BlackRock and ICICI Prudential MF participated. The IPO aims to raise Rs 2,150 crore through fresh equity shares. The company will use Rs 1,618 crore to pay off debt. Belrise makes automotive components for various vehicles.

You have to see FMCG sector doing well. You have to see two-wheeler sector doing much better. You have to see the entry-level car markets doing much better. So, we would love to see many parts of the economy do much better than asset prices just going up because of extremely good liquidity improvement thanks to the Reserve Bank of India.

Mutual funds' cash holdings rose by Rs 17,361 crore in April amid market volatility and slowing inflows. With valuations still elevated, fund houses prefer holding cash, focusing on large-caps, hybrid strategies, and selective deployment into small-cap opportunities.

Domestic markets expected to open flat amid global uncertainty, with analysts predicting consolidation phase and profit-taking.

Around 88% of equity mutual funds delivered negative returns in 2025 so far, with 44 schemes posting double-digit losses. Small-cap and ELSS funds were hit the hardest. Only 33 funds managed gains, led by ICICI Prudential and HDFC schemes. Investors are advised to base decisions on goals and risk appetite.

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has launched the ICICI Prudential Quality Fund, an open-ended equity scheme targeting high-quality stocks. The NFO runs from May 6 to May 20, focusing on companies with strong fundamentals and stable returns amid economic uncertainty.

Mutual funds' cash holdings have surged to a 15-year high in March 2025, signaling fund managers' cautious approach amid limited attractive investment opportunities. This elevated cash level mirrors trends seen in 2011 and 2018, preceding Nifty rallies concentrated in large-cap stocks. Investors should temper return expectations and prioritize portfolio quality, asset allocation, and risk management.

Ather Energy's ₹2,981-crore IPO opens with a price band of ₹304–321, attracting attention as the first IPO for FY26.

Ather Energy aims to boost EBITDA margins with new scooter model Ritza, strategic cost initiatives, and IPO plans.

Ather Energy raises ₹1,340 crore from anchor investors, gearing up for a ₹2,980 crore IPO launch.

ICICI Prudential Infrastructure & Bharat 22 FoF, HDFC Infrastructure, Quant Small Cap, and Motilal Oswal Midcap topped five‑year SIP returns, delivering 29.37–31.91% XIRR, turning Rs 10,000 into Rs 12.26–13.01 lakh Value Research.