A weekly stock market wrap for the week ending May 16, 2025, highlighting key gainers and losers, mutual fund updates, SEBI-AMFI reforms, and notable fund launches by leading AMCs. The market reflected investor optimism amid strong SIP inflows and product innovation across investment strategies.
As the week closed on May 16, 2025, Indian equity markets reflected a mixed yet resilient performance driven by investor sentiment, regulatory updates, and evolving mutual fund dynamics. Here’s a breakdown of the week’s highlights across the financial landscape:
Top Market Movers: Gainers and Losers
Equity indices remained steady through the week, with several stocks staging notable recoveries while others corrected after extended rallies. The top gainers and losers on Dalal Street revealed sectoral rotations and investor responses to macroeconomic cues and corporate earnings.
Gainers:
- Mid-cap and large-cap stocks in banking, metals, and consumer goods posted healthy gains.
- Vedanta, Hindalco, and Nalco rallied 4–13% on positive cues from easing US-China trade tensions.
Losers:
- Certain IT and pharma counters faced selling pressure amid global demand concerns and valuation fatigue.
SEBI & AMFI Revise Cut-Off Time for Overnight Funds
In a significant regulatory update, SEBI and the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) revised the cut-off timing for redemption of units in Overnight Mutual Fund Schemes, effective June 1, 2025.
- The new redemption cut-off has been extended to 7:00 PM (from the current 3:00 PM) for same-day NAV applicability.
- Transactions like STP, SWP, and switch-outs will also follow the revised timing.
- Purchase-related transactions will retain the existing cut-off.
This move is expected to improve liquidity access and provide greater operational flexibility to investors.
SIP Contributions Hit Record ₹26,632 Cr in April
Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) marked a new milestone in April 2025, with contributions reaching a record ₹26,632 crore. The number of active SIP accounts climbed to 8.38 crore, underscoring growing confidence among retail investors.
AMFI Chief Executive Venkat N Chalasani emphasized the importance of staying invested amid short-term volatility, highlighting India’s stable economic trajectory supported by strong fundamentals.
NFO Launches: Product Innovation Continues
Asset Management Companies (AMCs) unveiled several New Fund Offers (NFOs) to cater to diverse investor profiles:
- Tata AMC and Baroda BNP Paribas AMC launched Income Plus Arbitrage Active FoF targeting low-risk returns.
- ICICI AMC introduced the ICICI Prudential Quality Growth Direct Plan, focusing on high-quality, growth-oriented companies.
- Baroda BNP Paribas AMC also launched the Multi Asset Active FoF Growth Plan, blending equity, debt, and gold.
- SBI AMC rolled out the SBI Nifty200 Quality 30 Index Growth Plan, a passive strategy tracking quality stocks.
These offerings reflect continued investor appetite for both active and passive investment opportunities with varying risk appetites.
Investor Outlook
While geopolitical tensions and global macro trends pose short-term uncertainties, India’s domestic market remains buoyed by:
- Robust retail participation
- Regulatory reforms improving transparency
- Mutual fund industry growth
Market participants are advised to adopt a disciplined, long-term investment approach as new opportunities continue to emerge across asset classes.
