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Artha Bharat unveils GIFT City's first physical gold investment fund
Artha Bharat Investment Managers IFSC has launched GIFT City's first physical gold fund, with the scheme tracking international spot gold prices through LBMA-standard bullion
From being a trust to gaining trust: AIFs call for switch to LLP model
India's private equity and venture capital sector is pushing for a crucial structural change to attract more foreign investment. The industry advocates for converting Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) from trusts to Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), a globally recognized and preferred structure. This move aims to provide greater clarity on liability for foreign managers and investors, aligning India with international fund hubs.
AIFs expect rebound in investor flows as West Asia uncertainty eases
AIF managers are seeing investor allocations revive as geopolitical risks ease, while GIFT City continues to attract strong fund inflows and global investment interest
Pakistan's Gen Z taking to investing in stocks in big way, claim stock managers
Pakistan's Gen Z is driving new accounts on the stock exchange, making up 41% of openings in FY25-26. Despite this surge, overall investment remains low compared to neighbours. Financial analysts attribute the growing interest to strong market returns and improved investor confidence, bolstered by IMF support and foreign deposits. The KSE 100-Index has seen significant gains, reflecting this positive trend.
Sebi introduces lighter certification framework for non-core staff
Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday introduced a lighter certification framework for sales and non-core staff in investment advisory roles to ensure ease of doing business. The initiative streamlines requirements for employees managing client relations, thereby reducing the compliance burden on firms. "Based on the feedback from market participants and as a step towards ease of doing business, it has been decided to specify a lighter NISM certification module for PAIA, such as sales staff, relationship managers and other staff, who only perform sales and other non-core services," Sebi said in its circular. These staff have contacts with the client but are not directly associated or involved in investment advice-related aspects, it added. The regulator said, "PAIA who perform only sales and other non-core services, shall obtain certification from NISM by passing the 'NISM SeriesXXV-B'." PAIA, other than those who perform sales and other non-core services, will continue to obtain ..
'India Is Late': Emkay's Manish Sonthalia Warns Against AI Hype, Finds Sweet Spot In 'Factories Of World'
Manish Sonthalia, Director & Chief Investment Officer, Emkay Investment Managers
SEBI cuts approval time for alternative investment funds with new GARUDA framework
SEBI has approved a faster launch process for Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) schemes, reducing the waiting period from 30 days to 10 working days in most cases. The move is aimed at helping fund managers deploy money more quickly into start-ups, private credit, infrastructure and other investment opportunities.
NSE Indices launch 11 new sectoral indices including Nifty Power and Nifty Hospitals
NSE Indices has introduced 11 new sectoral benchmarks, taking its total sectoral index count to 34. The move aims to deepen sector-specific market coverage, support the growing passive investment ecosystem and provide fund managers with new benchmarks for ETFs, index funds and thematic products.
Prashant Jain sees FPI selling slowing; banks among most attractive sectors
Prashant Jain, Founder and CIO of 3P Investment Managers, remains constructive on Indian equities, with a preference for large-cap stocks and banks, while selectively identifying opportunities in beaten-down segments of the broader market.
Indian IT stocks could deliver 40-70% earnings growth over three years: Sowilo's Sandip Agarwal
Sandip Agarwal, Fund Manager at Sowilo Investment Managers, is particularly bullish on small- and mid-cap IT companies and also sees opportunities in data centre infrastructure, cooling systems and related industrial sectors.
India could outperform as AI trade cools, but structural challenges remain, say fund managers
Rahul Chadha, Founder & Chief Investment Officer of Shikhara Investment and Prashant Paroda, Portfolio Manager-Emerging Markets at Allspring Global Investments discuss FII outflows, valuation concerns, IT services, data centre opportunities, emerging market allocations and the factors that could drive India's next phase of market performance.
Expert view: A correction possible in the US stock market, says Marcellus Investment Managers' Head of Global Equities
Arindam Mandal from Marcellus Investment Managers says there may be a potential correction in the US stock market. He emphasises the importance of focusing on high-quality, non-tech companies with predictable cash flows, as consumers remain cautious amidst inflation pressures.