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Development Bank of Japan makes maiden realty investment in India with HDFC Capital
Development Bank of Japan has invested in HDFC Capital's H-DREAM Fund, marking its first real estate venture in India. The fund focuses on affordable housing and has raised over $350 million towards a $500 million target. The development shows growing Japanese interest in India's real estate.
Japan’s Development Bank invests in Indian real estate through HDFC Capital fund
Japan's Development Bank of Japan Inc. has entered India's residential property market. It committed capital to HDFC Capital's affordable and mid-income housing platform. This marks a significant new entry of Japanese institutional capital. The investment supports sustainable development and addresses India's housing shortage. It also enhances geographic diversification for the bank's overseas real estate portfolio.
Quantum AMC’s Christy Mathai sees private banks, insurance as long-term bets amid earnings risks
Christy Mathai, Fund Manager-Equity at Quantum AMC, believes elevated crude and input costs could lead to earnings downgrades across sectors over the next year, especially in consumer discretionary. Despite near-term uncertainty, he remains constructive on private banks, life insurance and select real estate plays from a longer-term perspective. Mathai also said valuations in power and data centre-related themes remain expensive despite strong structural growth opportunities.
Sebi reviews PMS framework; starts consultations on MF gifting, donations
SEBI whole-time member Amarjeet Singh on Saturday said the regulator is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Portfolio Management Services (PMS) framework in consultation with industry body Association of Portfolio Managers in India (APMI) to "re-ignite growth" in the segment. Addressing the Wealth and Capital Market Summit organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, Singh said SEBI would soon float a consultation paper on the proposed reforms. "We are undertaking a comprehensive review of PMS and are engaged with APMI for consultations to re-ignite growth in this space. A consultation paper will be floated soon," Singh said. He also said the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is currently in the consultation stage on issues related to donation, gifting and third-party payments in mutual funds, as the regulator seeks to balance investor convenience with anti-money laundering safeguards. SEBI's consultation paper issued on May 20 proposed a calibrated relaxation of
Mint Explainer: Are Sebi's third-party mutual fund payments a risk or convenience?
Sebi has recommended third-party transactions for mutual fund investments in certain scenarios in a consultation paper issued on Wednesday.
Aditya Birla Grp to invest Rs 3,080 cr in fin services arm, IFC to pump Rs 920 cr
Aditya Birla Capital is raising Rs 4,000 crore for future growth. The Aditya Birla Group will invest Rs 3,080 crore and IFC will invest Rs 980 crore. This capital infusion will fund growth objectives, including lending and investments. The company aims to expand access to financing for entrepreneurs and businesses. This move supports India's economic transformation and financial inclusion.
Aditya Birla Capital raises ₹4,000 crore to fund growth, confirms CNBC-TV18 Newsbreak
The company said the proceeds from the issue will be used for growth objectives, augmentation of the capital base, funding requirements for the lending business and general corporate purposes, including investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates.
Exclusive: Promoter-backed fund raise on cards for AB Capital
Source told CNBC-TV18 that Aditya Birla Capital may soon raise ₹4000-₹5000 crore via preferential issue and QIP with promoter and institutional participation. Vodafone Idea to also consider fundraise on May 16.
Sebi proposes 'GARUDA' mechanism to speed up AIF scheme launches
Markets regulator Sebi on Monday proposed a new green-channel mechanism -- GARUDA-- for alternative investment funds (AIFs) to launch schemes to 10 working days of filing their placement memorandums from the current 30 days, in a bid to speed up the deployment of capital by them. GARUDA, or Green-Channel: AIF Rollout Upon Document Acknowledgement, aims to streamline the Processing of Placement Memorandums (PPMs) filed with Sebi and further ease fundraising by AIFs. Under the proposal, regular AIF schemes would be allowed to launch within 10 working days of filing the PPM with Sebi through a merchant banker, unless the regulator raises objections. At present, AIFs can launch schemes only after 30 days from filing, Sebi said in its consultation paper. For the first scheme of an AIF, launch would be permitted from the date of grant of registration or after 10 working days of filing the application, whichever is later. Sebi said the move would "further enable faster and efficient ...
No systemic risk to BFSI sector; may see short-term slowdown in loan growth: Deepak Parekh
Industry veteran Deepak Parekh stated the banking and financial services sector is not facing major systemic risks from global geopolitical uncertainties. He anticipates a short-term slowdown in loan growth. Real estate investment trusts are growing in India. Insurance penetration remains low. Deposit mobilization has moderated as retail investors favor mutual funds. Artificial intelligence's impact on finance is still evolving.
Earnings likely to improve, but rising oil could hurt in short term: SBI Securities
Sunny Agarwal, Head of Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, expects double-digit earnings recovery over FY27–28, despite near-term risks from crude-led margin pressure in Q1. He sees mid- and small-cap opportunities in hospitality, capital markets, and select banks, with improving return ratios. He also flags recovery in building materials and consumer staples, while infra push and regional growth could support sectors like cement and logistics.
Aditya Birla Capital Q4 profit jumps 31%, NII climbs 27%; ₹2 lakh crore borrowing plan cleared
Shares of Aditya Birla Capital Ltd ended at ₹348.10, up by ₹2.75, or 0.80%, on the BSE.