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Marcellus launches global equities fund in GIFT City, targets AI, defence and luxury themes
Marcellus Investment Managers has launched a global equities fund through GIFT City, offering Indian investors access to overseas stocks. The fund targets defence, power, AI-led infrastructure and luxury themes, enabling dollar-denominated investing, diversification and exposure to long-term global growth opportunities.
Sowilo’s Sandip Agarwal sees 6–7% dollar revenue growth in IT services over next 2–3 years
Sandip Agarwal Fund Manager at Sowilo Investment Managers which manages assets worth nearly $20.44 million as of April 30, 2026, makes a case for Indian IT stocks despite global uncertainty. He points to rupee weakness, a 40–50% valuation correction, and the early stages of an AI-driven services cycle as key reasons to buy. He expects 75% earnings growth over three years and favours large and midcap traditional IT services over expensive ER&D names. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
PMS Tracker: Nirmal Bang, Purnartha Investment, Valcreate post gains of up to 11% in February
Portfolio management strategies delivered mixed returns in February, with a few quantitative and multicap portfolios outperforming while several small cap strategies declined. Nirmal Bang Securities’ multi cap strategy led the performance chart with an 11.21% gain, followed by Purnartha Investment Advisers and Valcreate Investment Managers.
Market View | 8–10% correction likely from here, says Ambit’s Dhiraj Agarwal
Ambit Investment Managers’ Managing Director Dhiraj Agarwal says emerging markets are in a risk-off phase due to Middle East tensions, a stronger dollar and rising crude prices. India, highly dependent on oil imports, is particularly vulnerable. He sees a very high probability of a 10% market correction, with a deeper 15–20% fall possible if crude stays elevated. Agarwal remains cautious on IT due to AI disruption and expects consumer staples to face long-term valuation derating.
NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's IPO to open on Mar 11
State-owned NHAI-sponsored Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) is gearing up to launch its Rs 6,000 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO). The InvIT's maiden public offering will open on March 11 and conclude on March 13, while the bidding for anchor investors will take place on March 10, according to a public announcement on Monday. The initiative marks an important step in broadening public participation in the National Highway infrastructure growth story. The public InvIT aims to unlock the monetisation potential of the National Highway assets while creating a high-quality, long-term investment instrument primarily targeting retail and domestic investors. As per the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP), Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's IPO issue size aggregates up to Rs 6,000 crore. This was an increase from Rs 5,700 crore planned at the time of filing draft papers in January. Earlier, NHAI had incorporated Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd. (RIIMPL) as the investment mana