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Sowparnika Projects in talks to raise Rs 500 cr for expansion
Sowparnika Projects is in advanced talks to raise ₹500 crore from investors including WSB Real Estate Partners, ASK Fund Advisors, and HDFC Capital to fund its expansion across South India. The company plans to develop 5.5 million sq ft in Bengaluru, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu over the next two years and aims to nearly double its revenue to ₹1,500 crore by FY27.
Top Gainers & Losers on April 15: RailTel Corp, Coforge, Anant Raj, Suzlon Energy, Hindustan Zinc among top gainers
On April 15, Indian markets surged as investors reacted positively to potential US-Iran negotiations. The Nifty and BSE Sensex gained 1.63% and 1.64%, respectively, while many stocks in technology and real estate sectors performed well, though a few faced declines.
Correction in NBFCs, IT and realty offers entry as earnings stay steady: Anupam Tiwari
Anupam Tiwari, Head of Equity at Groww Mutual Fund, expects a strong current quarter with limited impact from oil shocks so far, but flags risks from the next quarter onward. He remains positive on premium consumption, NBFCs, manufacturing exports and capex, while adding IT and premium real estate after corrections. He believes market fears may be overstated, with much of the downside already priced in.
Too early to see shift from equities to FDs: Federal Bank CEO KVS Manian
Speaking to CNBC-TV18 on the sidelines of the 21st India Business Leader Awards, KVS Manian, MD and CEO of Federal Bank, said it is too early to see investors moving money from equities back to fixed deposits. A Balasubramanian, MD and CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, added that mutual fund investors continue to see healthy three- and five-year returns, helping keep inflows steady despite recent market volatility.
AURUM sells buildings worth Rs 112 cr to fund its AI-led PropTech platforms
The transaction forms part of Aurum PropTech's broader strategic shift toward AI-driven PropTech platforms, with the company committing significant capital toward building advanced artificial intelligence capabilities across the real estate ecosystem. The proceeds from the transaction will further strengthen Aurum's growing AI investment pool and support the accelerated development of intelligent digital infrastructure for the real estate sector.
Aditya Birla Capital invests ₹750 crore in Aditya Birla Housing Finance via rights issue
Shares of Aditya Birla Capital Ltd ended at ₹333.20, up by ₹8.85, or 2.73%, on the BSE.
Senior bankers quit for rivals as Asia talent fight intensifies
Senior bankers in Asia are increasingly switching firms as deal activity in the region picks up, triggering fresh hiring and poaching among major global banks. Investment banks including UBS, Citigroup, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley and Jefferies are competing for talent across sectors such as real estate and equity capital markets.
Arnya Real Estate, Supreme Universal raise Rs 1,000 cr real estate equity fund
Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors and Supreme Universal have successfully raised over Rs 1,000 crore. This capital will fund redevelopment projects in Mumbai and Pune. The fund targets Rs 1,250 crore and focuses on equity investments. This initiative brings institutional discipline to redevelopment projects. It combines Arnya's investment expertise with Supreme Universal's execution capabilities.
Arnya, Supreme Universal raises ₹1030 crore for Mumbai-focused fund
Real estate projects need capital, including debt and equity, at various stages of their life cycle. However, the source of capital for residential developers is quite limited
Private banks, autos and real estate look attractive: Axis Capital
Raman Jauhar, MD & Head of Equities at Axis Capital, says crude price spikes typically cause short-term volatility, but markets have historically recovered if prices remain contained. He remains constructive on Indian equities, highlighting private banks, autos and real estate as attractive sectors. Jauhar adds that a revival in earnings growth could be the key trigger for sustained FII inflows going forward.
Investors' preference shifting from FDs, real estate to equities, post Covid: Zerodha's Nithin Kamath
Nithin Kamath says post-Covid investing has transformed India’s markets, with over 11 crore unique investors and rising first-time participation. Savings are shifting from deposits and real estate to equities, especially mutual funds, while direct stock investing growth remains comparatively modest and steady.
SBI Mutual Fund Gets SEBI Nod for ₹13,000 Crore IPO | India's Largest AMC to List
SBI Mutual Fund, India's largest asset management company, has received SEBI's approval for its much-awaited IPO, which is expected to be worth around ₹13,000 crore. The public issue will be entirely an Offer for Sale (OFS), with no fresh equity issuance, as existing shareholders SBI and Amundi India Holding pare their stakes. The IPO is expected to hit the market next month and will mark the listing of one of the country's most dominant mutual fund players. With average assets under management of nearly ₹12.5 lakh crore as of December 2025, SBI Mutual Fund is a key player in India's growing investment ecosystem. The listing will place it alongside other listed AMCs such as HDFC AMC, Nippon Life India AMC, ICICI Prudential AMC, UTI AMC and Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC.