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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 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%.

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.

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
India equity mutual fund inflows slip to one-year low in May amid Iran war jitters, AMFI data - Reuters
India equity mutual fund inflows slip to one-year low in May amid Iran war jitters, AMFI dataReuters

Jio BlackRock prepares ETF debut by August after building $2 billion India fund base By Reuters - Investing.com
Jio BlackRock prepares ETF debut by August after building $2 billion India fund base By ReutersInvesting.com
PE investor BC Investments sells Rs 612 crore stake in Emcure Pharma; Kotak MF picks up stake
Private equity firm BC Investments IV sold a Rs 612 crore stake in Emcure Pharmaceuticals to Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund at Rs 1,700 per share. Despite this divestment, analysts remain positive on Emcure's growth outlook across its core therapeutic segments.
Sebi may widen 50% overlap rule to thematic passive mutual fund schemes
Curb on number of smart-beta schemes also likely; move aimed at curbing proliferation in segment

Ajanta Pharma promoter sells ₹1,024 crore stake; mutual funds step in as buyers
A promoter entity of Ajanta Pharma has sold a 2.8% stake in the drugmaker for over ₹1,000 crore through a block deal, with Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund emerging as the key buyers.