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Sebi proposes consolidated executive pay disclosures for mutual fund AMCs
Regulator cites privacy and competitiveness concerns as it proposes replacing individual executive remuneration disclosures with aggregated compensation data
Sebi mulls easing executive remuneration disclosure norms for AMCs
Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday proposed easing executive remuneration disclosure requirements for asset management companies (AMCs) by replacing individual name-wise disclosures with consolidated disclosures, citing industry concerns over privacy and competitive disadvantages. "This would provide a holistic and structured view of senior management compensation, enabling unitholders to assess the overall quantum of remuneration at the senior management level, while aligning the level of disclosure with considerations of materiality and proportionality," Sebi said in its consultation paper. Currently, mutual fund AMCs are required to disclose on their websites the remuneration of chief executive officers (CEOs), chief investment officers (CIOs), chief operating officers (COOs), the top 10 highest-paid employees, and all employees earning at least Rs 1.02 crore annually or Rs 8.5 lakh per month if employed for part of the year. Sebinoted that while listed AMCs are already subject
Nifty slips below 23,250 as profit booking wipes out intraday gains
The benchmark indices erased most of their intraday gains on Wednesday as profit booking emerged at higher levels. Sentiment was weighed down by continued foreign institutional investor (FII) selling, weak global cues and renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Metal stocks led the decline amid concerns over slowing global demand. After climbing to an intraday high of 23,425.35 in afternoon trade, the Nifty surrendered most of its gains and settled below the 23,250 mark. FMCG and private banking stocks provided some support, while metal and realty counters witnessed selling pressure.
Nifty June futures trade at a premium
HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were the top traded contracts.
Nifty 50 set for first annual fall after a decade of positive returns: Should index mutual fund investors be worried? - Mint
Nifty 50 set for first annual fall after a decade of positive returns: Should index mutual fund investors be worried?Mint
Nithin Kamath says 30% Zerodha accounts now belong to women investors, double since Covid
Women are increasingly investing in India's stock market and mutual funds. Zerodha reports over 30% of its accounts are now held by women, a significant rise since the pandemic. Reports indicate women manage substantial mutual fund assets and are adopting diversified, long-term investment strategies. This trend shows a growing financial independence among women across various age groups.

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund raises stake in Travel Food Services, shares rise
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has announced the acquisition of an additional stake in Travel Food Services, increasing its total shareholding in the company to above 5%.
Jindal Steel Ltd drops for fifth straight session
Jindal Steel Ltd is quoting at Rs 1130.9, down 1.65% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 18.41% in last one year as compared to a 6.94% slide in NIFTY and a 35.32% spurt in the Nifty Metal index.

SEBI proposes review of AMC executive remuneration disclosure norms
SEBI seeks public comments on proposed changes to AMC executive pay disclosures, aiming to streamline norms while preserving transparency for mutual fund investments.
Metal shares trade weak; Hindalco, Hind Zinc, Vedanta slip up to 4%
In the past six trading days, the Nifty Metal index has underperformed the market by falling 6 per cent, as compared to 0.4 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.

Axis MF's Shreyash Devalkar sees opportunities in EVs, exports and FMCG recovery
Shreyash Devalkar, Head of Equity at Axis Mutual Fund, highlighted rising electric vehicle adoption in two-wheelers and said manufacturing exporters could emerge as beneficiaries of rupee depreciation over time. Devalkar also remains selective on consumption plays and cautious on large-cap IT stocks due to weak growth visibility.

Gold ETFs Break 13-Month Win Streak As Investors Pull Out Rs 725 Crore In May
Net gold ETF outflows stood at Rs 725 crore, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India