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Private banks remain structurally stronger despite PSU gains: IME Capital
Ashi Anand, Founder & CEO of IME Capital, said private sector banks remain structurally stronger than PSU banks despite the latter gaining market share in recent years. He believes high-quality private banks still justify premium valuations, with SBI being a notable PSU exception. Anand added that IME Capital has raised 10–15% cash amid geopolitical uncertainty, trimming exposure to IT services and real estate, while remaining positive on digital platform businesses for the long term.
AURUM sells buildings worth Rs 112 cr to fund its AI-led PropTech platforms
The transaction forms part of Aurum PropTech's broader strategic shift toward AI-driven PropTech platforms, with the company committing significant capital toward building advanced artificial intelligence capabilities across the real estate ecosystem. The proceeds from the transaction will further strengthen Aurum's growing AI investment pool and support the accelerated development of intelligent digital infrastructure for the real estate sector.
SBI ties up with MUFG Bank to finance M&A, aviation and real estate deals
The agreement comes after the Reserve Bank of India issued the final guidelines for banks to finance mergers and acquisitions on 13 February, executing a significant regulatory shift that's expected to boost deal funding by domestic lenders.
Senior bankers quit for rivals as Asia talent fight intensifies
Senior bankers in Asia are increasingly switching firms as deal activity in the region picks up, triggering fresh hiring and poaching among major global banks. Investment banks including UBS, Citigroup, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley and Jefferies are competing for talent across sectors such as real estate and equity capital markets.
Sundaram Alternates floats hybrid fund, to raise Rs 1,500 crore
Sundaram Alternates is launching a hybrid private credit and equity fund targeting ₹1,500 crore, aiming for 18-20% returns. The fund will allocate 51-60% to listed equities and 40-49% to high-yield private credit, focusing on mid-market businesses and real estate opportunities.
Crude-led volatility may be short-lived; Quantum AMC sees opportunities in banks, IT, cement, realty
George Thomas, Fund Manager – Equity at Quantum AMC, believes the recent jump in crude oil prices, triggered by geopolitical tensions, could temporarily push inflation higher and weigh on global macro conditions. He noted that the base case remains that the tensions may not stretch for a long period. The situation could last for a few weeks or possibly a month, but may not drag on for much longer. If that plays out, crude prices could reverse just as quickly as they moved up. Despite the uncertainty, he believes current market levels offer reasonable entry points as the earnings cycle remains supportive. His fund has been adding exposure to a real estate company and increasing weights in select private banks, IT services firms and a cement player.
For those wanting to trade downside levels, not sure if index is the right way: Rohit Srivastava
Rohit Srivastava, Founder of Indiacharts and Strike Money, says investors should focus on hedging rather than aggressive selling as markets remain volatile. He suggests using long-dated Nifty puts as protection and notes that weakness, initially seen in IT and real estate, is spreading to other sectors including banks. For short-term traders, stock-specific short trades may offer opportunities, while defensive sectors such as defence, pharmaceuticals and agro-linked plays like sugar could act as selective bets.
Arnya Real Estate, Supreme Universal raise Rs 1,000 cr real estate equity fund
Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors and Supreme Universal have successfully raised over Rs 1,000 crore. This capital will fund redevelopment projects in Mumbai and Pune. The fund targets Rs 1,250 crore and focuses on equity investments. This initiative brings institutional discipline to redevelopment projects. It combines Arnya's investment expertise with Supreme Universal's execution capabilities.
Arnya, Supreme Universal raises ₹1030 crore for Mumbai-focused fund
Real estate projects need capital, including debt and equity, at various stages of their life cycle. However, the source of capital for residential developers is quite limited
Private banks, autos and real estate look attractive: Axis Capital
Raman Jauhar, MD & Head of Equities at Axis Capital, says crude price spikes typically cause short-term volatility, but markets have historically recovered if prices remain contained. He remains constructive on Indian equities, highlighting private banks, autos and real estate as attractive sectors. Jauhar adds that a revival in earnings growth could be the key trigger for sustained FII inflows going forward.
ICICI Direct sees buying opportunity in these stocks for up to 60% upside
From a positioning standpoint, ICICI Direct advises staying with domestic oriented sectors like Banks, Infra / Cap Goods, Cement, Autos and Auto Ancillaries with lesser export share, Real Estate and Consumer Discretionary. Here are its top stock recommendations in these times.
Investors' preference shifting from FDs, real estate to equities, post Covid: Zerodha's Nithin Kamath
Nithin Kamath says post-Covid investing has transformed India’s markets, with over 11 crore unique investors and rising first-time participation. Savings are shifting from deposits and real estate to equities, especially mutual funds, while direct stock investing growth remains comparatively modest and steady.