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Oaktree’s Poli Says Bigger Price Moves in Credit Are Coming
Oaktree Capital Management’s Danielle Poli says the moment for the distressed debt shop to scoop up the asset class in droves isn’t here yet as global credit markets remain relatively resilient.
Sebi issues guidelines for mutual funds on intraday borrowing from banks
Markets regulator Sebi on Friday issued guidelines for mutual funds to undertake intraday borrowing arrangements with financial institutions such as banks. Under the new framework, the board of an asset management company (AMC) as well as the board of trustees will be required to approve a policy governing the use of intraday borrowing facilities. Further, the AMC will also disclose the approved policy on its website, Sebi said in its circular. Sebi said intraday borrowings can be used only for specific purposes -- repurchase or redemption of units, payment of interest or Income Distribution-cum-Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) payouts to unitholders. The regulator also stipulated that the borrowing amount cannot exceed the "guaranteed receivables" expected on the same day. Receivables eligible for such intraday borrowings include maturity proceeds from TREPS (Triparty Repo in Government Securities), proceeds from reverse repo transactions, maturity proceeds from government securities s
Capital market stocks shine in FY26; MCX India tops chart with 143% rally
India’s capital markets stocks delivered strong gains in FY26, with the Nifty Capital Markets Index rising 35%, making it the second-best performing sector after PSU banks. Multi Commodity Exchange of India led the rally with a 143% surge, while brokerages, exchanges, and wealth management firms benefited from rising investor participation.
Kedaara Capital gears up to sell Universal NutriScience for Rs 3,000 crore
UNS markets Seacod, one of India's top-selling cod liver oil capsule brands. The company is expected to be valued at around ₹3,000 crore. Investment bank Rothschild has been appointed to advise Kedaara on the sale process, the people cited above said.
NIIF raises $750 million for its second private market fund
India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund has raised a remarkable $750 million for its second private markets fund, set to empower Indian companies by strategically partnering with private equity and venture capital firms.
Investors turn to India as private market outpaces regional peers, McKinsey survey shows
India is emerging as the top pick in Asia‑Pacific private markets, offering global investors scale and resilience as activity in the Asia-Pacific slows, a survey by McKinsey & Company and the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association showed.
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.
Markets in ‘fear phase’, deploy money in autos, banks, capital goods: AlfAccurate’s Rajesh Kothari
The sharp correction in Indian equities triggered by fears of a prolonged war in West Asia should be viewed as a buying opportunity, according to Rajesh Kothari, Managing Director at AlfAccurate Advisors.Benchmark indices declined nearly 3% this week — their steepest weekly fall in over a year — as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions rattled investor sentiment. Financial stocks led the decline, with the Nifty Bank logging its biggest weekly drop in 14 months.However, Kothari believes the selloff reflects sentiment rather than a deterioration in underlying economic fundamentals.“We are currently in a fearful phase of the market. When others are fearful, that’s usually the time to be greedy,” Kothari told CNBC-TV18, advising investors to deploy money gradually over the next 30–60 days rather than attempting to time the market.He emphasised that the outcome of the West Asia conflict is less important for markets than its duration. While companies with exposure to the Middle East could face short-term uncertainty, the broader domestic growth story remains intact.Against this backdrop, Kothari highlighted four sectors that investors should focus on.Autos remain a key bet, supported by strong demand trends and low inventory levels across the industry. February sales data was robust, and leading automakers have reported healthy growth, signalling sustained momentum.Banking and financials are another preferred sector. Credit growth has improved to around 13% from about 8.5% earlier, while asset quality remains strong. According to Kothari, the sector could become a “strong buy on declines” if crude-driven inflation concerns ease.He also sees opportunities in capital goods, particularly companies reporting strong order inflows as India’s investment cycle picks up.Lastly, hospitals stand out as a defensive play. The sector remains largely insulated from geopolitical risks and technological disruptions such as artificial intelligence.“These are strong India stori
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.
Why Napean's Gautam Trivedi is not rushing to buy the dip yet
Gautam Trivedi, Co-Founder of Nepean Capital, says Middle East tensions have disrupted improving sentiment for India despite recent FII inflows and positive economic developments. He notes emerging markets are seeing strong inflows, but India may lag due to higher oil prices and external risks. While many stocks have corrected, he advises caution on deploying fresh capital and prefers themes like data centres, co-working and select metals.
Market Outlook | Prashant Khemka sees low double-digit earnings growth for India in FY27
WhiteOak Capital’s Founder Prashant Khemka says markets typically recover once geopolitical tensions stabilise, though near-term movements will depend on how the conflict evolves. He cautions against predicting the extent of any correction and says WhiteOak remains fully invested despite tail risks. Khemka adds India is not uniquely vulnerable to oil disruptions as crude is a global commodity. He expects defence spending to rise globally and continues to see low double-digit earnings growth for India in FY27.
Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.