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From being a trust to gaining trust: AIFs call for switch to LLP model
India's private equity and venture capital sector is pushing for a crucial structural change to attract more foreign investment. The industry advocates for converting Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) from trusts to Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), a globally recognized and preferred structure. This move aims to provide greater clarity on liability for foreign managers and investors, aligning India with international fund hubs.
RB Infrastructure Trust to transfer two BOT Highway assets with enterprise value of Rs 4,605 crore
IRB Infrastructure Developers announced a significant deal where its sponsored platforms will transfer two BOT highway assets, Solapur Yedeshi and Chittorgarh Gulabpura, to IRB InvIT Fund for Rs 4,605 crore. This strategic move reinforces IRB's position as a leading sponsor and O&M platform, propelling its ambition to build a substantial asset base in the coming years.
Tata Technologies shares rise 7% on $100 million Tenneco partnership expansion
Tata Technologies' gains also came amid a broader recovery in tech stocks, with the Nifty IT index gaining nearly 4.5%, emerging as the top sectoral gainer on Thursday after witnessing sharp selling in the previous session.
Nifty IT jumps over 4%; Infosys, TCS shares surge up to 5%. Should you buy IT stocks at this juncture?
Amidst a 30% decline in the IT sector this year, the Nifty IT index jumped over 4% as traders speculate if this marks a market recovery. Experts advise caution—monitoring upcoming earnings and AI impacts could determine if now is the time for investments.
Infosys, TCS and other IT stocks jump up to 5% on dip buying. Is the worst over?
IT stocks rebounded sharply on Thursday, with the Nifty IT index surging nearly 4% after a four-session slide that pushed it to a 52-week low. Coforge led gains with a 5% jump, while Infosys, Mphasis, HCL Tech and Persistent Systems rose around 4%. The recovery lifted sentiment after the sector had shed nearly 7% over the previous four trading sessions.
Prudential HCL Health Insurance gets IRDAI nod
India's health insurance sector welcomes a new player as Prudential HCL Health Insurance receives regulatory approval. This joint venture, backed by Prudential Group Holdings and HCL Group, aims to tap into the growing demand for medical cover. The approval also signals broader regulatory changes, including new accounting standards and a policyholder protection fund. Prudential's presence in India is significantly expanding with this new health insurance arm.
KPIT outlook shock sends IT stocks sliding as growth worries intensify
Mid-cap IT stocks faced a significant downturn Wednesday, led by KPIT Technologies' warning of a near-term revenue slowdown. This has amplified investor worries about Artificial Intelligence's impact on India's software services sector. Several other IT firms also saw their share prices drop, with the Nifty IT index emerging as the day's biggest loser. Analysts suggest sustained recovery hinges on improving demand and AI's offsetting capabilities.
Nifty IT hits fresh 52-week low as Infosys, TCS, Wipro & others tumble up to 3%. What's spooking investors?
The Nifty IT index fell more than 2% to a fresh 52-week low on Tuesday as persistent inflation concerns and uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory weighed on sentiment. Infosys, TCS, Wipro and other IT stocks declined up to 3%, with investors awaiting the sector's Q1 earnings season.
Govt mobilises nearly â‚ą2,100 cr via share sale of state-owned IRFC
The government on Thursday said it has raised around Rs 2,100 crore from the share sale of state-owned Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC). The OFS for IRFC closed with an enthusiastic response from the retail investors, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) Secretary Arunish Chawla said in a post on X. "Combined with the institutional investors, 22.88 crore shares were sold to the minority shareholders over the two trading days for an estimated amount of Rs 2,084 crore. We thank all investors for their participation and for reposing their faith in us," he said. The government decided to exercise the green shoe option on Wednesday, allowing 2 per cent stake dilution in the public sector undertaking (PSU) of the Railway Ministry. The Department had fixed a floor price of Rs 91 per share, at a discount of 7.8 per cent over Tuesday's closing price of IRFC shares on the BSE. Shares of IRFC closed 0.8 per cent lower at Rs 91.78 on the BSE on Thursday. Prio
Sensex jumps 400 points, Nifty rises above 24,100 as oil prices cool below $73 per barrel
Indian stock markets surged on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty climbing significantly as falling oil prices bolstered investor confidence. Major gainers included IndiGo, M&M, Maruti Suzuki, and TCS, while broader markets also saw positive movement. The real estate and auto sectors led the gains, indicating a robust trading session for the day.
Sensex rises 291 points, Nifty tops 24,100: 5 key drivers behind the market rally
Sensex rose 291 to 77094, Nifty gained 90 to 24102, led by HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, Infosys, with IT and pharma stocks like Cipla outperforming
Trust MF CIO sees revival in corporate cycle, stays bullish on mid and smallcaps
Mihir Vora, Chief Investment Officer at Trust Mutual Fund, remains bullish on renewable energy, with a preference for solar, and is betting on transmission and distribution companies as well as commercial clean energy suppliers catering to sectors such as data centres.