SBI Mutual Fund Top Holdings in March: HDFC Bank, Infosys, and More

In March, SBI Mutual Fund, the largest fund house by assets under management, displayed significant allocations in key stocks including HDFC Bank and Infosys.  

The fund's AUM was ₹11.69 lakh crore at the end of the month, marking a shift from ₹12.92 lakh crore in February. 

Major Allocations in Financials and Tech 

Within its portfolio, SBI Mutual Fund held a prominent stake in HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, with allocations of 7.7% and 6.1% respectively. Notably, the weight of HDFC Bank shares decreased by 0.4%, while ICICI Bank saw an increase of 0.1% from the previous month. 

Infosys also maintained a notable presence in the portfolio, with a 2.8% allocation, recording a 0.2% uptick compared to February. 

Significant Positions in RIL and SBI 

The fund's holdings in Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) amounted to 5.8%, an increase of 0.4%, whereas State Bank of India (SBI) saw a reduction in its weightage by 0.2%, settling at 3.8% in March. 

Telecom and Infrastructure Investments 

Bharti Airtel's allocation stood at 3.6%, with the addition of around 1.92 crore shares, contributing to a 0.6% increase in its weight. Meanwhile, engineering giant L&T shared a similar 2.8% portfolio weight, although it witnessed a 0.2% decrease. 

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Banking Sector Allocations 

Further diversifying its portfolio, SBI Mutual Fund allocated 2.7% to Kotak Mahindra Bank and 2.6% to Axis Bank. Both saw a slight decline in their allocations by 0.1% and 0.2% respectively. 

Bajaj Finance had a smaller allocation at 1.5%, with a slight decrease of 0.1% in weight. 

Conclusion 

These investment decisions by SBI Mutual Fund underscore its strategic preferences across banking, technology, and infrastructure sectors. The changes in allocation reflect a balanced approach towards portfolio management, exhibiting a blend of financial and industrial stocks. 

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