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Himalaya Wealth launches ₹500 crore SME fund to back manufacturing, deeptech firms
The Category I AIF will target profitable growth-stage SMEs in sectors including aerospace, defence, industrial automation and healthcare, amid rising investor interest in manufacturing-led businesses.
Telecom users up nearly 7 million in April; Airtel, Jio gain most
India's telecom subscriber base expanded by 6.96 million in April, reaching 1.34 billion, primarily due to robust wireless additions. Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel led the growth, with Jio maintaining the largest wireless subscriber base and market share. The month also saw a significant number of mobile number portability requests, indicating ongoing market competition.
ICICI Bank adds most credit cards in April amid rising competition
Axis Bank added 63,446 cards in April, less than half its February tally. Kotak Mahindra Bank remained steady at 33,038 additions. "We are focused on growing the business and growing it with the right set of customers in a profitable way," said ICICI Bank Group chief financial officer Anindya Banerjee. "We have been seeing reasonably steady new customer acquisition and would hope to see better numbers in terms of growth."
ICICI Bank adds most credit cards in April amid rising competition
Axis Bank added 63,446 cards in April, less than half its February tally. Kotak Mahindra Bank remained steady at 33,038 additions. "We are focused on growing the business and growing it with the right set of customers in a profitable way," said ICICI Bank Group chief financial officer Anindya Banerjee. "We have been seeing reasonably steady new customer acquisition and would hope to see better numbers in terms of growth."
Telecom subscriber base grows to 133.7 cr in April, Airtel stays on top: Trai data
Bharti Airtel secured the top spot in subscriber growth for April. The company added 34.82 lakh new customers, surpassing rival Reliance Jio in net additions for both wireless and wireline segments. India's total telecom subscriber base reached an all-time high of 133.75 crore. This growth highlights the dynamic nature of the Indian telecom market.
Market Trading Guide: Buy Adani Power, Netweb and 2 more stocks on Wednesday for gains up to 25%
Analysts recommend buying Adani Power, Astra Microwave, Netweb Technologies, and Bharat Coking Coal for potential near-term gains. Despite recent market weakness, these stocks exhibit robust technical setups, strong accumulation, and bullish momentum supported by fundamental growth trends.

Mutual Funds Are Cutting Exit Loads — What Does It Mean, And Should Investors Care?
Exit load refers to the fee charged when investors redeem mutual fund units before a specified holding period. Traditionally, many equity schemes charged a 1% exit load if investors withdrew within one year.

Union Bank board approves ₹8,000 crore fund raise via equity and debt
Union Bank’s board approved plans to raise up to ₹8,000 crore through equity and debt instruments, as the lender looks to strengthen capital buffers despite pressure on core income growth.

Department Of Posts Puts Mutual Fund Distribution Initiative On Hold Pending Inter-Ministerial Consultations
The hold covers the full scope of the initiative, including NISM training, examinations, EUIN registration and mutual fund distribution activities.

Direct Plan Of Mutual Funds: What Are Key Benefits And Who Should Opt For It? — Explained
Choosing between the Direct Plan and a Regular Plan of a mutual fund scheme is a personal decision.

Premier Energies Shares Extend Gains A Day After Nomura, Quant Buy Stake In Block Deals
Among the key buyers, Quant Mutual Fund acquired 40.84 lakh shares, while Nomura India Investment Fund Mother Fund purchased 25 lakh shares at Rs 955 apiece.

‘More SIP isn’t bad for us’: Deepak Shenoy says stopping mutual fund SIPs could hurt India more than FII outflows - Mint
‘More SIP isn’t bad for us’: Deepak Shenoy says stopping mutual fund SIPs could hurt India more than FII outflowsMint