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Sebi proposes allowing depositories to use part of IPF investment income for trust expenses
At present, stock exchanges are permitted to use a maximum of 5 per cent of the interest or income generated from IPF investments for meeting expenses related to dedicated employees of the IPF Trust, administration of Investor Service Centres, and other statutory and administrative expenses such as taxes, audit fees and charity commissioner fees. However, no such provision exists for depositories.
Lord's Mark Industries Ltd. announces AI-supported Dialysis ecosystem launch
Lord's Mark Industries Ltd. has launched an integrated dialysis ecosystem in Ahmedabad, featuring the AI-driven Renalyx Machine. This CE-certified, India-engineered system, coupled with RenalOS and Aureoon, offers a Dialysis-as-a-Service model. It aims to provide accessible, affordable, and advanced renal care by eliminating capital investment for hospitals and focusing on patient-centric, continuous treatment.
Bullet trains will wipe out short-haul flights, Ashwini Vaishnaw warns airline investors
India's new high-speed rail network will significantly impact short-haul flights. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that routes like Mumbai-Pune and Hyderabad-Bengaluru will be dominated by trains. Travel times will drastically reduce, making air travel uncompetitive. Investors in aviation should consider this shift. The government plans substantial investment in these bullet train corridors.
India's largest container port JNPA engages investment banks for planned IPO
The government has engaged state-backed investment banks to explore an IPO of JNPA, the country's largest container port handling 54% of national container traffic, as part of its National Monetization Pipeline.
India clears path for big funds to bid directly for road projects
India has opened the door for pension and sovereign wealth funds to directly bid on greenfield toll-road projects, aiming to boost private investment in infrastructure. This move relaxes eligibility norms for build-operate-transfer projects, allowing institutional investors to leverage their financial strength while partnering for construction expertise. The government seeks to significantly increase the share of BOT projects in highway awards.
Buying a commercial rental property for income vs investing in REITs
Investing in Indian commercial real estate is changing. Direct property ownership requires significant capital and offers limited liquidity. Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs, provide an alternative. Investors can now access commercial properties with smaller investments. REITs offer diversification and professional management. This makes commercial real estate investment easier and more flexible for a wider range of investors.
US bond yields won't ease soon, rupee's worst may be over: 3R Investment’s Neeraj Seth
Neeraj Seth, Founder & CIO at 3R Investment Management, said India is not yet a major part of the global AI supply chain, but improving valuations and future AI-led productivity gains could support markets over the long term. He also said global AI investments remain focused on infrastructure and hardware, while warning that higher oil prices and elevated US bond yields could keep rate-cut expectations under pressure.
Motilal Oswal bullish on BSE, Lenskart and cement stocks as AI, market share growth drive outlook
Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research, Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said the brokerage remains positive on BSE Ltd. with a ₹4,400 target as cash market share gains and NSE’s expected listing could support growth. He also highlighted strong opportunities in AI-linked sectors such as power, cables and data centres, maintained a buy call on Lenskart with a ₹600 target, and named UltraTech Cement Ltd., JK Cement Ltd. and Dalmia Bharat Ltd. as preferred cement picks. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
GIFT City looks to expand investment suite with commodity trading and global real estate trusts
The regulator is set to launch frameworks for real estate and infrastructure trusts in a month and commodity trading rules in three to six months, aiming to shield India from global price shocks and lure back trading activity from offshore hubs.
From Chennai to Abu Dhabi: How Indian manufacturers are breaking into the Middle East’s oil supply chain
Indian engineering firms are now entering the Middle East's oil and gas supply chains. Global energy companies are broadening their supplier choices. This opens doors for Indian manufacturers meeting strict standards. Companies like LSI-MECH Engineers are gaining approval. The Middle East continues energy infrastructure investment. Diversifying vendor bases is a priority for global firms.
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
Baroda BNP Paribas MF sees easing crude boosting rate-sensitive stocks, chemicals
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund Senior Fund Manager Jitendra Sriram said softer crude prices could improve sentiment for India and support interest rate-sensitive sectors. He believes refining, oil marketing and select specialty chemical companies may benefit if West Asia tensions ease. Sriram also cautioned that higher raw material and logistics costs may pressure corporate earnings over the next few quarters despite resilient recent results. 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.