MFs cut PSU bank exposure, raise bets on IT, auto & pharma in July

In July, fund managers recalibrated their blue-chip stock portfolios, focusing on select sectors like IT, automotive, and pharmaceuticals for increased investments. Notably, financial services, particularly non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and private lenders, received a surge in fund inflows. Conversely, stakes in public sector banks such as SBI and Bank of Baroda saw a decline, a strategic choice that underscores a preference for industries with stronger earnings visibility.