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Nuvama gets nod for MF biz, eyes SIF foray; CMR Green shares up 29%
Nuvama gets Sebi approval to enter the mutual fund business, while CMR Green Technologies surges 29% on debut after a heavily subscribed IPO
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
INR pares initial losses and settles largely unchanged
The Indian rupee was largely flat and settled almost unchanged at Rs 95.43 per dollar, down just 2 paise on Wednesday, amid likely intervention from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to curb excessive volatility and prevent a further slide in the domestic unit. Rupee pared its initial losses as crude oil prices and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Indian shares gave up early gains to end little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed rising U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited key U.S. inflation data later in the day for fresh insights into market expectations for future interest rates in the face of rising energy-driven inflation risks. The BSE Sensex ended the day at 73,983.18, up by 64.42 points (0.09%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 23,214.95, slipping by 27.15 points (-0.12%).
Zydus Lifesciences among 4 stocks that hit 52-week highs & rallied up to 17% in a month
The Sensex ended marginally higher, while four BSE 200 stocks touched fresh 52-week highs, signaling strong investor confidence. Zydus Lifesciences, Apollo Hospitals, Federal Bank and Adani Ports reached their highest levels in a year, supported by steady recent gains.
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
Barometers end sideways; broader mrkt underperforms
As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex advanced 64.42 points or 0.09% to 73,983.18. The Nifty 50 index fell 27.15 points or 0.12% to 23,214.95.
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%.
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Grasim, Bank of Maharashtra shares to buy for the short term
Indian equity benchmarks rose on Wednesday, driven by gains in FMCG, oil & gas, financial, and IT stocks, despite geopolitical tensions. The Nifty 50 increased by 0.5% and the BSE Sensex by 0.7%, indicating a strong market sentiment amidst consolidation and support at key levels.

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.