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SBI Mutual Fund gets Sebi's clearance to launch IPO
The proposed maiden public offering is entirely an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 20.37 crore equity shares, with no fresh issue component, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed in March.
SEBI Board Meeting Highlights: SEBI looks to remove barriers to longer-term derivative contracts
SEBI Board Meeting Highlights: Securities and Exchange Board of India has announced major market reforms including open-market buybacks, AIF rollout changes and mutual fund intraday borrowing flexibility, alongside updates on NSE-related issues and an upcoming study on investor losses and derivatives data.
Sebi approves open-market buybacks, eases mutual fund borrowing norms
The market regulator also cleared a faster approval route for alternative investment funds and aligned norms for securitised debt instruments with RBI rules
Market snaps five-day rally as IT rout drags Nifty below 24,050
The domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Friday, snapping a five-session winning streak. The Nifty slipped below the 24,050 mark as a steep sell-off in IT stocks weighed on sentiment. Technology shares came under pressure after Accenture trimmed its revenue growth guidance and flagged weak demand visibility, raising concerns about global IT spending. Healthcare and pharma stocks, however, bucked the broader weakness. Investor sentiment was further affected by continued FII selling, weak global cues and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Profit booking following the recent market rally also added to the downside pressure.
Zerodha launches India's first target-date mutual funds for long-term goals
Zerodha Fund House has launched India's first target-date mutual funds that begin with a higher allocation to equities and gradually move towards debt and other lower-risk assets as the target year approaches, helping investors stay aligned with long-term goals.
Sensex, Nifty end in the red: 5 key reasons behind today's market fall
The Nifty IT index emerged as the worst-performing sectoral gauge, dropping 4% after Accenture cut its revenue growth guidance. IT heavyweights Infosys, TCS, HCLTech, and Tech Mahindra were among the top losers on the Nifty.
Turtlemint says regulatory changes and lower commissions could boost insurance volumes
Mumbai-based Nexus Venture Partners-backed insurtech startup Turtlemint has built a network-led insurance distribution model focused largely on smaller towns, with around three-fourths of its business coming from beyond metros. Dhirendra Mahyavanshi, Chairperson, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company believes regulatory changes aimed at improving affordability and insurance penetration will expand the market and support growth. Management also highlighted operating leverage benefits and sees opportunities to sell loans and mutual funds through its existing advisor network as it diversifies beyond insurance.
BFSI and oil & gas bear the brunt as foreign investors pull funds from India
Global fund managers are dumping Indian banking and oil stocks to chase AI and semiconductor opportunities in the US and East Asia. While India boasts strong loan growth, geopolitical oil volatility and compressed margins have driven foreign investors to look for better returns elsewhere.
Nifty IT crashes 6% to 3-year low as Infosys, HCL Tech, other IT stocks crash up to 9%. Time to buy the dip?
The Nifty IT index slumped over 6% to a three-year low after Accenture’s guidance cut triggered a sharp sell-off in Infosys, TCS, HCLTech and other IT stocks. While some experts see valuations turning attractive after the correction, others remain cautious amid AI-led disruption and slowing growth prospects.
Lower oil prices and NRI inflows could change India's macro outlook: Nomura
Robert Subbaraman, Head of Global Macro Research at Nomura Singapore, expects lower oil prices to ease inflation pressures, support growth and strengthen the rupee, while maintaining a Fed-on-hold view despite rising risks of a US rate hike.
Nifty IT index cracks 6%; TCS, Infy, TechM, LTM, HCL Tech plunge up to 8%
Indian IT stocks fell on Friday as Accenture narrowed its annual revenue growth forecast and issued weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter guidance, despite steady quarterly earnings.
HealthQuad looking at deeper opportunities in new age healthcare with its Fund III
The early growth investor sees a wider and deeper opportunity across new age healthcare models, as demand and the pipeline of entrepreneurs building stronger, lasting businesses continues to grow