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Sebi revises valuation norms for gold, silver held by mutual funds; polled spot prices to be used from Ap - The Times of India
Sebi revises valuation norms for gold, silver held by mutual funds; polled spot prices to be used from ApThe Times of India

Sebi mandates mutual funds value gold, silver using domestic prices
In a circular issued on Thursday, the market regulator said mutual funds will now value physical gold and silver held by schemes using polled spot prices published by stock exchanges.
Sebi shifts gold, silver valuation norms for MFs to domestic spot prices
Sebi has overhauled valuation norms for mutual funds, requiring gold and silver holdings to be priced using domestic spot rates from recognised exchanges instead of LBMA-linked benchmarks

Sebi caps mutual fund overlap, forces schemes to truly differ
In a circular issued on Thursday, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) capped portfolio overlaps at 50% for sectoral and thematic equity schemes with other equity schemes within the same fund house, barring large-cap funds.
India regulator shifts gold, silver valuation rules for mutual funds - Investing.com India
India regulator shifts gold, silver valuation rules for mutual fundsInvesting.com India
RBL Bank receives RBI nod for SBI Mutual Fund to acquire up to 10% stake
RBL Bank has announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted approval to SBI Mutual Fund to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.99% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in the bank.
Sebi introduces Life Cycle Funds: Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss MF explains what it means for investors
Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, discusses significant changes in India's asset management due to SEBI's regulatory framework. She emphasizes the introduction of Life Cycle Funds simplifies long-term investing and enhancing goal-based strategies.
RBI greenlights SBI Mutual Fund's plan to buy up to 9.99% in Bandhan Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has given the green light for SBI Mutual Fund to acquire a significant stake in Bandhan Bank. The fund house can now hold up to 9.99% of the bank's shares. This approval comes with specific conditions and timelines. SBI Mutual Fund must complete the acquisition within one year.

New mutual fund brokerage rules from April 1: How GST changes will affect distributors
SEBI’s TER overhaul excludes GST from mutual fund distributor payouts from April 2026, with KFin detailing new GST-exclusive brokerage rates.

Earnings visibility to drive markets; Axis MF’s Karthik Kumar underweight IT, bullish on autos
Karthik Kumar, Fund Manager at Axis Mutual Fund, sees selective opportunities in defence stocks but remains cautious on railways, staples and utilities, and also recommends allocating part of a portfolio to gold.

How much gold is enough? Ray Dalio reveals ideal allocation for your portfolio; find out here
Ray Dalio emphasizes gold's value during instability, citing historical performance during the 1970s and 1930s crises. Gold should comprise 5-15% of portfolios as it acts as a stabilizer and diversifier, protecting wealth when traditional assets struggle amid economic uncertainties.

New mutual fund classification rules introduced: How schemes will be structured
SEBI updates mutual fund scheme categorisation, retaining five groups and setting clear investment thresholds for equity schemes to enhance transparency and comparability for investors.