Which mutual funds gained most and lost most in 2026?
Small-cap mutual funds performed the best in 2026, giving average returns of 13.5%, the highest among diversified equity fund categories. Mid-cap and multi-cap funds gained 2.9% and 2.4%, respectively. Large-cap funds fell 7.1% on average, while contra funds dropped 7% and value funds declined 3.3%, making them the weakest performers during the year.
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Small-cap mutual funds performed the best in 2026, giving average returns of 13.5%, the highest among diversified equity fund categories. Mid-cap and multi-cap funds gained 2.9% and 2.4%, respectively. Large-cap funds fell 7.1% on average, while contra funds dropped 7% and value funds declined 3.3%, making them the weakest performers during the year.
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'Jailer 2' trailer released; sparks comparisons with 'Breaking Bad'
Rajinikanth-starrer 'Jailer 2' trailer sparked a discourse as fans compared it to 'Breaking Bad' and its prequel 'Better Call Saul'. Hakkim Shah's character has been widely compared to Lalo Salamanca from 'Better Call Saul'. Rajinikanth's character seemingly shares visual similarities with Walter White, and Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty are linked to Lydia Rodarte-Quayle and Hector Salamanca.
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04:38 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026
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Rajinikanth-starrer 'Jailer 2' trailer sparked a discourse as fans compared it to 'Breaking Bad' and its prequel 'Better Call Saul'. Hakkim Shah's character has been widely compared to Lalo Salamanca from 'Better Call Saul'. Rajinikanth's character seemingly shares visual similarities with Walter White, and Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty are linked to Lydia Rodarte-Quayle and Hector Salamanca.
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Ulta chor kotwal ko daante: SEBI as Jane Street seeks data in market manipulation case
SEBI told the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) that US quantitative trading firm Jane Street was attempting to shift focus from the investigation into the ₹4,843-crore market manipulation case. "This is a case where ulta chor kotwal ko daante...They are trying to investigate the investigator," SEBI's lawyer said. Jane Street asked SAT to direct SEBI to share records supporting its allegations.
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04:57 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026
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SEBI told the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) that US quantitative trading firm Jane Street was attempting to shift focus from the investigation into the ₹4,843-crore market manipulation case. "This is a case where ulta chor kotwal ko daante...They are trying to investigate the investigator," SEBI's lawyer said. Jane Street asked SAT to direct SEBI to share records supporting its allegations.
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IBAI seeks deadline extension on IRDAI distribution paper
The Insurance Brokers Association of India (IBAI) has requested IRDAI to extend the October 25 feedback deadline on its insurance distribution consultation paper to December. IBAI raised concerns over proposed commission caps and EoM limit changes, warning that 10 lakh livelihoods could be at risk and that savings may not reach policyholders due to lower premiums.
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04:51 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026
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The Insurance Brokers Association of India (IBAI) has requested IRDAI to extend the October 25 feedback deadline on its insurance distribution consultation paper to December. IBAI raised concerns over proposed commission caps and EoM limit changes, warning that 10 lakh livelihoods could be at risk and that savings may not reach policyholders due to lower premiums.
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Which stocks could benefit if RBI hikes repo rate?
The RBI is widely expected to hike the repo rate by 25 bps this week, marking its first hike in almost four years. Market expert Seema Srivastava said private-sector lenders such as ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank could benefit from the hike. General and life insurers, tech exporters and public-sector undertakings could also gain from the move.
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02:50 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026
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The RBI is widely expected to hike the repo rate by 25 bps this week, marking its first hike in almost four years. Market expert Seema Srivastava said private-sector lenders such as ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank could benefit from the hike. General and life insurers, tech exporters and public-sector undertakings could also gain from the move.
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After rat found in dosa at Mumbai hotel, owner alleges women who filmed video demanded ₹25 lakh
The owner of Radhakrishna Hotel-Buffet-Fast Food outlet in Borivali, Mumbai, has filed a police complaint alleging that the women who filmed the video showing a rat in a dosa tried to extort him for ₹25 lakh. They allegedly threatened to circulate the video. After negotiations, they reduced the amount to ₹7 lakh, and the hotel owner also paid ₹1 lakh.
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05:13 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026
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The owner of Radhakrishna Hotel-Buffet-Fast Food outlet in Borivali, Mumbai, has filed a police complaint alleging that the women who filmed the video showing a rat in a dosa tried to extort him for ₹25 lakh. They allegedly threatened to circulate the video. After negotiations, they reduced the amount to ₹7 lakh, and the hotel owner also paid ₹1 lakh.
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05:13 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026
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India's healthcare gap won't close soon: Quadria Capital
Quadria Capital's Amit Varma says India's healthcare infrastructure severely lags demand, a gap unlikely to close soon. He favours single-specialty hospitals, which post 10% higher EBITDA margins than multi-specialty peers. Chronic diseases—diabetes, hypertension—will drive future demand. Hospitals and diagnostics are top picks for next five years; CDMOs and biosimilars for the decade ahead.
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05:10 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026
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Quadria Capital's Amit Varma says India's healthcare infrastructure severely lags demand, a gap unlikely to close soon. He favours single-specialty hospitals, which post 10% higher EBITDA margins than multi-specialty peers. Chronic diseases—diabetes, hypertension—will drive future demand. Hospitals and diagnostics are top picks for next five years; CDMOs and biosimilars for the decade ahead.
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In embarrassment for Korea's robot park, humans seen controlling robots that greet visitors & box
South Korea's Galaxy Robot Park exposed humanoid robots' shortcomings as a human holding a controller behind his back was seen operating a robot greeting visitors, NYT reported. Boxing and football robots were also controlled by humans, while the movements of robots during preprogrammed performances were seen to be jerky and limited. Less human-looking robots appeared to be more useful.
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05:28 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026
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South Korea's Galaxy Robot Park exposed humanoid robots' shortcomings as a human holding a controller behind his back was seen operating a robot greeting visitors, NYT reported. Boxing and football robots were also controlled by humans, while the movements of robots during preprogrammed performances were seen to be jerky and limited. Less human-looking robots appeared to be more useful.
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Stubble burning begins in Punjab
A video captured crop burning in an agricultural field in Tarn Taran, Punjab, after which Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked ex-CM Arvind Kejriwal for failing to stop stubble burning. She said the central government provided funds and gave machines, but the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government couldn't implement them on the ground. Stubble burning is a major reason for Delhi-NCR's pollution.
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05:26 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026
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A video captured crop burning in an agricultural field in Tarn Taran, Punjab, after which Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked ex-CM Arvind Kejriwal for failing to stop stubble burning. She said the central government provided funds and gave machines, but the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government couldn't implement them on the ground. Stubble burning is a major reason for Delhi-NCR's pollution.
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DRDO conducts successful trial of indigenously made high-altitude airship at 21 km
DRDO successfully conducted a flight trial of its indigenously developed High-Altitude Platform System (HAPS), reaching 21 km above mean sea level. The platform remained at 20 km for over 30 minutes before descending and being recovered. Developed by ADRDE, Agra, the lighter-than-air system is designed for long-endurance stratospheric aerial surveillance. The trial involved the IAF, DGCA and AAI.
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05:38 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026
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DRDO successfully conducted a flight trial of its indigenously developed High-Altitude Platform System (HAPS), reaching 21 km above mean sea level. The platform remained at 20 km for over 30 minutes before descending and being recovered. Developed by ADRDE, Agra, the lighter-than-air system is designed for long-endurance stratospheric aerial surveillance. The trial involved the IAF, DGCA and AAI.
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Sunil Lahri urges 15-20% cut in consumption amid drought fears
Actor Sunil Lahri, known for playing Lakshman in Ramayana, warned about worsening drought and water crisis linked to El Niño. In a social media video, he urged people to reduce consumption of food, oil, petrol and diesel by 15-20%. His comments come as Maharashtra faces severe drought with 19% below-average rainfall this season.
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Actor Sunil Lahri, known for playing Lakshman in Ramayana, warned about worsening drought and water crisis linked to El Niño. In a social media video, he urged people to reduce consumption of food, oil, petrol and diesel by 15-20%. His comments come as Maharashtra faces severe drought with 19% below-average rainfall this season.
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Zimbabwe in talks to adopt UPI tech for payments
Zimbabwe is negotiating with NPCI International to use India's UPI technology for a domestic real-time payments system. Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor said talks could conclude by Oct 31. The platform would connect banks, fintechs, and mobile-money operators, enabling instant transactions at lower costs, with potential future expansion to cross-border payments.
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Zimbabwe is negotiating with NPCI International to use India's UPI technology for a domestic real-time payments system. Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor said talks could conclude by Oct 31. The platform would connect banks, fintechs, and mobile-money operators, enabling instant transactions at lower costs, with potential future expansion to cross-border payments.
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Cabinet approves ITLA for unified transport planning
The Union Cabinet approved the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA), a national apex body to unify transport planning across state and central governments. It will coordinate infrastructure ministries, conduct research on new transport modes, formulate long-term master plans up to 30 years, and build a unified transport data repository using GSTN, FASTag, and GPS systems.
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The Union Cabinet approved the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA), a national apex body to unify transport planning across state and central governments. It will coordinate infrastructure ministries, conduct research on new transport modes, formulate long-term master plans up to 30 years, and build a unified transport data repository using GSTN, FASTag, and GPS systems.
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Case filed against ex-BJYM treasurer for harassment in Telangana
Alwal Police registered a case against former BJYM National Treasurer PM Sai Prasad and associates after BJP SC Morcha leader D Padmini alleged repeated harassment, caste-based abuse, sexual threats, and intimidation over several years. The FIR was filed under BNS, IT Act, and SC/ST Atrocities Act. Investigation is underway.
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05:56 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026
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Alwal Police registered a case against former BJYM National Treasurer PM Sai Prasad and associates after BJP SC Morcha leader D Padmini alleged repeated harassment, caste-based abuse, sexual threats, and intimidation over several years. The FIR was filed under BNS, IT Act, and SC/ST Atrocities Act. Investigation is underway.
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Woman claims Delhi's Shangri-La Eros stopped her from using washroom, video sparks debate
A woman shared a video claiming Delhi's five-star hotel Shangri-La Eros denied her permission to use its washroom. "It's such a big hotel, and they're not letting women use the washroom," she said. Her video sparked a debate, with several X users arguing that hotels should show basic consideration in emergencies, while others defending the hotel's right to deny admission.
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03:20 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026
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A woman shared a video claiming Delhi's five-star hotel Shangri-La Eros denied her permission to use its washroom. "It's such a big hotel, and they're not letting women use the washroom," she said. Her video sparked a debate, with several X users arguing that hotels should show basic consideration in emergencies, while others defending the hotel's right to deny admission.
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BJP fields 8 candidates for UP Rajya Sabha polls
UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak expressed confidence in BJP's victory in the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections, saying all regions are represented among 8 candidates. SP fielded only 2 candidates. Polling for 10 UP Rajya Sabha seats is scheduled for October 16. BJP's eight candidates filed nominations at Vidhan Bhavan in CM Yogi's presence.
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UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak expressed confidence in BJP's victory in the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections, saying all regions are represented among 8 candidates. SP fielded only 2 candidates. Polling for 10 UP Rajya Sabha seats is scheduled for October 16. BJP's eight candidates filed nominations at Vidhan Bhavan in CM Yogi's presence.
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Delhi court slams police for 6-yr delay in MCOCA arrests
A Special Court at Rouse Avenue reprimanded Delhi Police for failing to arrest two MCOCA-accused, Mukesh alias Punit and Pardeep alias Guri, for six years. The court called the Additional DCP's 'best efforts' claim a "mockery," and directed an inquiry against erring officials. The court also ordered the Joint Commissioner to appear in person at the next hearing.
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A Special Court at Rouse Avenue reprimanded Delhi Police for failing to arrest two MCOCA-accused, Mukesh alias Punit and Pardeep alias Guri, for six years. The court called the Additional DCP's 'best efforts' claim a "mockery," and directed an inquiry against erring officials. The court also ordered the Joint Commissioner to appear in person at the next hearing.
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In pics: Harmanpreet Kaur's India captaincy journey
Harmanpreet Kaur led India in five Tests, 51 ODIs and 155 T20Is, with a win percentage of 60.19%. The 37-year-old was appointed T20I captain in 2016 before becoming full-time ODI and Test skipper in 2022 following Mithali Raj's departure. She led India to their maiden Women's ODI World Cup Title in 2025 and back-to-back Asian Games gold medals.
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06:29 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026
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Harmanpreet Kaur led India in five Tests, 51 ODIs and 155 T20Is, with a win percentage of 60.19%. The 37-year-old was appointed T20I captain in 2016 before becoming full-time ODI and Test skipper in 2022 following Mithali Raj's departure. She led India to their maiden Women's ODI World Cup Title in 2025 and back-to-back Asian Games gold medals.
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Govt puts on hold plan to cut international operations by 33% at Mumbai's T2: Report
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has deferred the proposal to reduce by 33% international operations at Mumbai's Terminal 2, CNBC-TV18 reported on Tuesday, citing sources. Adani Airports, which operates T2, was asked to work with airlines and come up with a plan that is acceptable to all stakeholders. The reduction in operations was to be implemented from October 25.
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06:26 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026
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The Ministry of Civil Aviation has deferred the proposal to reduce by 33% international operations at Mumbai's Terminal 2, CNBC-TV18 reported on Tuesday, citing sources. Adani Airports, which operates T2, was asked to work with airlines and come up with a plan that is acceptable to all stakeholders. The reduction in operations was to be implemented from October 25.
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Blunt, Del Toro, Brolin return for Sicario 3
Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin are officially reuniting for 'Sicario 3'. Padraic McKinley will direct, with Oscar nominee Steven Knight writing the screenplay. Produced by Black Label Media and Thunder Road, production is set to begin early next year. Multiple studios are bidding for distribution rights.
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06:44 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026
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Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin are officially reuniting for 'Sicario 3'. Padraic McKinley will direct, with Oscar nominee Steven Knight writing the screenplay. Produced by Black Label Media and Thunder Road, production is set to begin early next year. Multiple studios are bidding for distribution rights.
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