Major Mutual Funds Adjust Portfolios Amid Notable Stock Movements in October 2026
In October 2026, several major mutual funds adjusted their portfolios significantly. JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund exited multiple stocks including ITC and TCS while increasing holdings in Punjab National Bank. Nippon India Small Cap Fund added ITC and Bank of Baroda but exited four stocks. Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund reduced cash holdings from 25% to 8.78%, deploying more capital into equities. ICICI Prudential Contra Fund launched its first portfolio with HDFC Bank as the top holding. Additionally, seven stocks held by over 100 mutual funds rallied over 100% in FY27, signaling strong institutional interest.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (57/100). Lens Score 41/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 13 Nov, 06:35 am. Other outlets followed.