Bajaj General, Swiss Re explore commercial insurance tie-up in India

Mutual fund returns show significant differences between top and bottom performers. The flexi-cap category saw a wide gap between gains and losses. Small-cap funds also displayed considerable divergence in their yearly performance. Market trends favored stock-specific bets and certain sectors over traditional ones. Investors must understand fund styles and team track records for better selection.

India’s primary market is gearing up for a hectic week, with nine IPOs set to open across the mainboard and SME segments. The mainboard will feature issues from Manipal Health Enterprises, Juniper Green Energy and MV Electrosystems, collectively aiming to raise over Rs 11,300 crore, led by Manipal Health’s Rs 9,275 crore offering.

Oil prices dropped significantly as peace talks with Iran appeared imminent. Stock markets showed mixed reactions, with US futures rising and Asian markets declining. Japan’s yen surged after the US and Japan confirmed joint intervention to support the currency. This rare bilateral action aimed to halt the yen’s slide to fresh multi-decade lows. The intervention…