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CreditAccess Grameen shares rocket 10% after strong Q4 business update, disbursements jump 28% YoY
CreditAccess Grameen shares surged after reporting strong FY26 disbursement growth and robust Q4 performance. The company posted steady portfolio expansion, improved asset quality, and sharp profit growth in Q3. Rising retail contribution and borrower additions signal sustained momentum, despite past stress in the microfinance sector.
Neo Alternative Asset Managers bets on real estate, ropes in ex-Walton Street India trio to lead charge
Neo Alternative Asset Managers is expanding into real estate. The firm has hired a seasoned team from Walton Street India to lead its new investment platform. This move targets structured and opportunistic real estate deals across key Indian urban markets. The expansion aims to leverage India's growing real estate sector, driven by urbanization and infrastructure development.
Vinit Sambre positive on insurance, private banks; favors IT firms on skilling and capital disciplin
Vinit Sambre, Head of Equities, DSP Mutual Fund, which manages funds worth $24.30 billion for the period of October-December 2025, said recent market volatility has brought valuations to more reasonable levels, with macro indicators like credit growth and auto sales still improving. He expects growth to recover after near-term disruptions and sees opportunities emerging in IT and BFSI. While uncertainty remains due to global risks, he suggests gradual equity allocation, maintaining a balanced approach with diversified funds and selective deployment as clarity improves.
SBI MF buys 4% in Urban Company via bulk deals; Wellington, others pare stake
SBI Mutual Fund acquired a 4% stake in Urban Company for ₹632 crore through bulk deals, while existing investors including Wellington and DF International Partners pared holdings in the company.
Nifty 50 can crash to 21,000 if crude oil prices remain around $100 for next 3-4 months amid US-Iran war: Seshadri Sen
Seshadri Sen of Emkay Global cautions that Nifty 50 could crash to 21,000 if oil prices remain above $100 for 3-4 months. However, he expects the situation to reverse once crude oil prices moderate to around $70 per barrel.
Too early to call market bottom; prefer gradual investing via SIPs and funds: Anand Shah
Anand Shah of ICICI Prudential AMC, which manages funds worth ₹28,318 crore as of February 28, 2026, advises investors to avoid deploying cash aggressively as markets may not have bottomed yet. He recommends gradual allocation through SIPs or staggered investments, using a mix of ETFs and mutual funds rather than direct stock picking. Amid inflation, rising energy prices, and global shifts, Shah prefers value over growth and asset-heavy businesses. Commodity producers may benefit, while consumers like autos could face pressure.
Sensex falls 600 points, Nifty below 23,000: Oil above $100 among 7 triggers behind today's D-St crash
Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn for the fourth consecutive session, with Sensex and Nifty 50 falling sharply. Elevated crude oil prices, driven by the ongoing Iran-Israel-US conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, continue to weigh on investor sentiment and global markets.
Shareholder Lock-in: Urban Company, ICICI Prudential AMC among cos to become eligible for trading this week
More than 100 crore shares across nine recently listed companies are set to become eligible for trading this week as their respective shareholder lock-in periods expire. Among the companies where shares will become tradable are Urban Company, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co, Aye Finance, and Fractal Analytics, though the expiry of the lock-in does not necessarily mean that all eligible shares will be sold in the open market.
Too early to see shift from equities to FDs: Federal Bank CEO KVS Manian
Speaking to CNBC-TV18 on the sidelines of the 21st India Business Leader Awards, KVS Manian, MD and CEO of Federal Bank, said it is too early to see investors moving money from equities back to fixed deposits. A Balasubramanian, MD and CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, added that mutual fund investors continue to see healthy three- and five-year returns, helping keep inflows steady despite recent market volatility.
Want to build immense wealth? Invest in equities the way you buy gold, says Mira Asset's Swarup Mohanty
If you can transfer that ‘buy and hold’ discipline from gold to equity, you will build immense wealth, says Swarup Mohanty, CEO, Mirae Asset Global Investments.
Global markets entering change of eras, but India ticking boxes for FII return: Mirae's Swarup Mohanty
Structural shifts in the dollar, oil markets and global geopolitics are reshaping investor sentiment, says Mirae Asset’s Swarup Mohanty. But improving earnings, stabilizing currency and strong growth could set the stage for foreign investors to return to India.
Oman India Joint Investment Fund marks first close of $100 million for its third fund
Oman India Joint Investment Fund has secured a $100 million first close for its third private equity fund and plans to raise up to $300 million, even as geopolitical tensions cloud global investment sentiment.