TOP 10 FUNDS 2023
Carlos Alcaraz shatters 37-year-old Grand Slam record with US Open 2025 victory. Details inside
Carlos Alcaraz secured his second US Open title and sixth major by defeating Jannik Sinner in a thrilling four-set final. This victory marks Alcaraz as the youngest man to win multiple Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces, joining legends like Wilander, Nadal, and Djokovic. Alcaraz also reclaims the World No. 1 ranking, ending Sinner's impressive hard-court winning streak.
Maoist commander with Rs 10 lakh bounty killed
In Chaibasa, Jharkhand, security forces killed Amit Hansda, a Maoist commander carrying a ₹10 lakh bounty, during an encounter. The operation, a joint effort by district police and the COBRA battalion, followed intelligence regarding Left-wing extremist leaders' movements. Hansda, also known as Apatan, was allegedly involved in multiple killings and attacks in the Kolhan region.
ASML becomes Mistral AI's top shareholder after leading latest funding round
ASML is set to become the largest shareholder in French AI startup Mistral AI by investing €1.3 billion in its €1.7 billion fundraising round. This move aims to boost European tech independence, with Mistral valued at €10 billion, competing against US giants like OpenAI and Google.
Jharkhand: Hardcore Naxal commander Amit Hansda with Rs 10 lakh bounty killed in Chaibasa encounter
In a significant operation in Chaibasa, security forces neutralized Amit Hansda, a top Naxal commander carrying a Rs 10 lakh bounty. The joint operation by district police and COBRA battalion occurred following intelligence about CPI (Maoist) leaders' movements. Hansda, implicated in multiple killings and attacks, was killed in an encounter in the Panchaltaburu forest, with weapons recovered from the site.
Turtlemint Fintech Solutions files confidential DRHP with SEBI
Turtlemint, an insurtech firm, has submitted IPO papers to Sebi. The company will use the confidential pre-filing route. ICICI Securities and Jefferies India are among the lead bankers. Dhirendra Mahyavanshi and Anand Prabhudesai founded Turtlemint in 2015. The platform simplifies insurance policy purchase. Turtlemint has sold 1.6 crore policies. Several other firms have also opted for confidential filings recently.
ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $180 million this week, up 28% on-year
Despite the higher value, the number of deals during the week was down at 19 transactions, compared to 51 in the corresponding week last year.
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The Golden Thumb Rule| Don’t drive with the rearview mirror — Kaustubh Belapurkar on why past performance misleads investors
Kaustubh Belapurkar cautions investors against solely relying on past performance when selecting mutual funds, highlighting that chasing top-performing funds often leads to disappointment due to poor performance persistence. He emphasizes the significance of evaluating risk-adjusted rolling returns, SIP returns, the strength of the investment team, and the consistency of the investment process for sustained success.
Trump pressures European leaders over Russian oil purchases, White House official says
President Trump, in a combative call with European leaders and Zelenskiy, urged Europe to halt Russian oil purchases, accusing them of funding Moscow's war in Ukraine. He also pressed Europeans to exert economic pressure on China for supporting Russia's war efforts. Trump questioned the seriousness of security guarantees for Ukraine while European nations continue to fuel Russia's economy.
Cleantech startup QuantE Energy raises $500,000 seed funding from TDV Partners, angel investors
The startup will use the funds to expand digital onboarding, launch community solar pilots, and strengthen financing partnerships with banks, NBFCs, and CSR programmes.
AP & Karnataka dominate the list of India’s wealthiest ministers, shows ADR analysis
A recent survey reveals that eight of the top ten wealthiest ministers in India hail from South India, with Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani (TDP) of Andhra Pradesh leading with assets worth Rs 5705 crore. Karnataka's DK Shivakumar and Andhra Pradesh's N Chandrababu Naidu follow.
Weekly Top Picks: These stocks scored 10 on 10 on Stock Reports Plus
Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, undertakes detailed company analysis for 4,000+ listed stocks. In addition to detailed company analyses, the report also collates analysts’ forecasts and trend analysis for each component. An average score in Stock Reports Plus is calculated by undertaking quantitative analysis of five key investment tools – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum.
Every mutual fund SIP gave double-digit XIRR in 10 years. Did you stay that long?
Every mutual fund SIP has delivered double-digit XIRR in the last 10 years, an analysis by ETMutualFunds showed. Nearly 157 equity funds have completed 10 years of existence in the industry, of which 11 have over 20% XIRR in the said period.
Google Pixel 10 Pro & Pro XL review - Google goes mainstream
Pixel 10 Pro & Pro XL are Google’s latest offerings. The devices are locked in on 256GB variants. Both devices deliver Android 16 & 7 years of OS updates
India’s VC AUM surges to Rs 4.9 lakh crore led by domestic capital and small funds: Fibonacci X
India's venture capital AUM has surged fivefold in a decade, reaching Rs 4.9 lakh crore, propelled by domestic funds and family offices. Funds below Rs400 crore are key drivers, though top VCs yield seven times higher returns. Domestic limited partners now constitute 39% of new funds, up from 20% two years prior, strengthening the local investor base.
Transit tech firm Via Transportation targets up to $3.5 billion valuation in US IPO
Via and some of its existing investors are seeking to raise up to $471 million by offering 10.7 million shares priced between $40 and $44 apiece.
HappyRobot raises $44 million to expand AI agents for freight operators
The San Francisco-based firm did not disclose its valuation in Wednesday's statement. A source familiar with the deal said the Series B round valued HappyRobot at around $500 million. Existing investors Andreessen Horowitz and Y Combinator also took part in the round, along with new backers such as Tokio Marine, WaVe-X and World Innovation Lab.
AI agent startup Sierra nears $350 million round at $10 billion valuation
AI startup Sierra is close to raising $350 million, led by Greenoaks Capital, valuing it at $10 billion. The company, founded in 2023, builds AI chatbots for large enterprises and is nearing $100 million in enterprise annual recurring revenue. AI agents remain a growing focus, with new competition from Elon Musk’s xAI.
Tax exemption for global funds extended to FY31
The CBDT has extended the tax exemption timeline for sovereign wealth and pension funds investing in India. Originally set to expire in FY25, the deadline is now extended to FY31, offering significant relief to these entities. This amendment encourages continued investment in infrastructure and priority sectors under Section 10(23FE) of the Income Tax Act.
Fintech Kapital becomes Mexico's latest unicorn with $1.3 billion valuation
Kapital closed a funding round led by Tribe Capital and Pelion Ventures, giving it access to up to $100 million, it said in a statement, with its total valuation topping $1.3 billion.
Top 10 mutual funds to invest in September 2025
We have chosen two schemes from five different equity mutual fund categories - aggressive hybrid, large cap, mid cap, small cap and flexi cap schemes – which we believe should be enough for regular mutual fund investors. There are caveats: read till the end to ensure you are picking up the best scheme for you.
Weekly Top Picks: These stocks scored 10 on 10 on Stock Reports Plus
Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, undertakes detailed company analysis for 4,000+ listed stocks. In addition to detailed company analyses, the report also collates analysts’ forecasts and trend analysis for each component. An average score in Stock Reports Plus is calculated by undertaking quantitative analysis of five key investment tools – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum.
13 smallcap mutual funds never posted negative returns in last 5 calendar years
A study reveals that 13 small cap mutual funds consistently delivered positive returns between 2020 and 2024. However, in 2025, most of these funds experienced negative returns. Axis Small Cap Fund and Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund saw declines. Nippon India Small Cap Fund also faced losses.
What's triggering underperformance of most mid-cap mutual funds and what should you do now?
Only 18% of actively managed mid-cap funds now outperform their benchmarks, down from 65% as of 2019. Is it time to go passive?
Best mutual fund SIP portfolios to invest in September 2025
ETMutualFunds launched its recommended mutual fund portfolios to invest through SIPs in October 2016. Since then, we have been closely monitoring the schemes in these portfolios and coming up with updates on them regularly
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