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Prime Offices Fund closes first round at Rs 4,000 crore, commits 45% of capital
Prime Offices Fund has successfully raised Rs 4,000 crore in its initial funding round. The fund has already committed nearly half its capital to acquire three office properties. This expanded corpus reflects strong investor demand for Indian commercial real estate opportunities. The fund's portfolio now spans approximately four million square feet of office space. It houses over seventy occupiers, including many Global Capability Centres.
Capital markets emerging as key avenue for household savings: Sebi chief
Capital markets are increasingly emerging as a core avenue for household savings and wealth creation in India, reflecting a structural shift in how Indians are investing and participating in the country's growth story, SEBI Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Monday. "Capital markets are increasingly becoming a core avenue for household savings and wealth creation," Pandey said at the ICICI Securities India Investor Conference 2026. On the Portfolio Management Services (PMS) regulations, the SEBI chief indicated that extensive deliberations are underway and a consultation paper will be released soon. However, he declined to specify a timeline. Pandey said India's economic rise is not only about higher growth numbers but also about the formalisation of the economy, financialisation of savings and growing trust in institutions. Highlighting the growing depth of Indian markets, Pandey said the country now has around 145 million investors in the securities market, with the investor
Real estate portfolio management firms to tap India’s billionaire population
India's wealthy are growing, creating demand for expert real estate management. Firms like Vridanta Advisory and Knight Frank are stepping in. They offer services to strategically manage property portfolios for predictable returns. This shift moves beyond market appreciation to disciplined, active oversight. Wealth managers are also partnering for integrated real estate advice.
Sebi reviews PMS framework; starts consultations on MF gifting, donations
SEBI whole-time member Amarjeet Singh on Saturday said the regulator is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Portfolio Management Services (PMS) framework in consultation with industry body Association of Portfolio Managers in India (APMI) to "re-ignite growth" in the segment. Addressing the Wealth and Capital Market Summit organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, Singh said SEBI would soon float a consultation paper on the proposed reforms. "We are undertaking a comprehensive review of PMS and are engaged with APMI for consultations to re-ignite growth in this space. A consultation paper will be floated soon," Singh said. He also said the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is currently in the consultation stage on issues related to donation, gifting and third-party payments in mutual funds, as the regulator seeks to balance investor convenience with anti-money laundering safeguards. SEBI's consultation paper issued on May 20 proposed a calibrated relaxation of
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC joins Category III AIF rush with ₹2,000 crore fund
This follows growing investor appetite for Category III AIFs, which are increasingly being used by asset managers and wealth firms to offer hedge fund-like public market products to high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), ultra-HNIs and family offices.
Why Gulf NRIs are turning to Indian equities as real estate sees an exit
GCC-based NRIs are increasingly favouring Indian equities over real estate, with 73% boosting exposure and many deploying fresh capital. The shift reflects a structural change in wealth strategies, driven by confidence, disciplined investing and India’s growing appeal as a long-term investment destination
Ambit's Dhiraj Agarwal bets on FMCG revival, says power theme needs selective approach
Dhiraj Agarwal, Managing Director at Ambit Investment Managers, expects Indian equities to remain range-bound and sees long-term growth in exchanges, wealth managers and AMCs as domestic savings increasingly move into equities.
Rs 600 crore fortune! How Vijay parked his wealth in few stocks and bank deposits before Tamil Nadu's breakout
Actor-politician Vijay drew attention after TVK’s strong election performance, revealing over Rs 600 crore in assets. His conservative portfolio favours bank deposits and fixed income, with minimal equity exposure, highlighting a liquidity-focused financial strategy amid rising political influence.
Public sector banks rush to build up wealth management assets
The move is aimed at improving customer engagement as household savings shift from bank deposits to market-linked instruments and risk products. Indian Bank plans to set up a wealth management vertical targeting high net worth individuals, while sectoral leader State Bank of India aims to grow its wealth assets under management fivefold to Rs 15 lakh crore by 2030.
Public sector banks rush to build up wealth management assets
The move is aimed at improving customer engagement as household savings shift from bank deposits to market-linked instruments and risk products. Indian Bank plans to set up a wealth management vertical targeting high net worth individuals, while sectoral leader State Bank of India aims to grow its wealth assets under management fivefold to Rs 15 lakh crore by 2030.
State elections result, oil prices likely to steer markets this week
Stock markets are likely to be guided this week by the outcome of state elections and high crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict, say analysts. The developments related to the West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz will also be tracked by investors, they said. Counting of votes for the five assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry will begin on Monday, May 4. "The most immediate catalyst will be the outcome of key state elections, with investors closely watching whether the ruling party at the Centre can wrest West Bengal from Trinamool Congress and make meaningful inroads into opposition-ruled Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) currently has a limited presence," Hariprasad K, Research Analyst and Founder, Livelong Wealth, said. Crude oil remains the single most critical macro variable, Hariprasad said. "With Brent prices sustaining elevated levels amid ongoing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, inflatio
Mumbai holds 35% of India’s ultra-wealthy: Report
Mumbai leads India in ultra-wealthy individuals, holding 35.4% of the nation's UHNW population. This reflects a significant shift in wealth creation. India's UHNW population grew substantially and is projected to expand further. Mumbai's luxury real estate market sees strong demand, driven by domestic buyers.