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Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC joins Category III AIF rush with ₹2,000 crore fund
This follows growing investor appetite for Category III AIFs, which are increasingly being used by asset managers and wealth firms to offer hedge fund-like public market products to high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), ultra-HNIs and family offices.
This smallcap real estate stock rallied 51% in 3 days. What’s behind the surge?
Embassy Developments shares surged 51% in three days after the NCLAT overturned an earlier order admitting the company into insolvency proceedings. The rally added over Rs 3,293 crore to its market value, taking its market capitalisation close to Rs 9,730 crore.
GCC NRIs raise India equity bets; Motilal Oswal AMC gets NPS fund nod
GCC-based NRIs are increasing exposure to Indian equities while real estate sees outflows, as Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company enters the NPS pension fund space
Godrej Properties to expand premium real estate footprint
The real estate developer has lined up high-value projects across Gurugram, Delhi and Mumbai as premium housing demand strengthens.
Vedanta demerger sets stage for value unlocking, global scale: Chairman Anil Agarwal
Vedanta Limited is entering a new phase with its demerger effective May 2026, aiming to unlock value through independent businesses. Strong FY26 earnings, rising profits and expansion plans across segments position it for sustained long-term growth.
India growth story strong; banks, power and defence seen as key bets: ASK Investment CIO
George Joseph, Chief Investment Officer & CEO–Equity at ASK Investment Managers, says India’s long-term fundamentals remain strong despite global uncertainty, with GDP potentially doubling in 7–10 years. He favours cyclicals like banks, autos, capital goods, real estate, and defence, supported by inflation trends and global spending. He is also bullish on the entire power value chain, driven by AI-led data centre demand, while remaining cautious on expensive consumer stocks.
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.
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.
Max Estates FY26 pre-sales dip slightly to Rs 5,305 crore as realty growth stays flat
Max Estates reported Rs 5,305 crore in pre-sales for FY26, a slight dip from the previous year, with the real estate sector's growth remaining flat. The company achieved collections of Rs 1,578 crore and boasts a strong balance sheet with a Rs 16,000 crore Gross Development Value pipeline for FY27.
SC to hear Vedanta's stay plea against Adani's Jaiprakash Associates takeover
Vedanta, owned by Anil Agarwal, had outbid Adani Group in one of the largest and most keenly tracked insolvency cases in the country. The committee of creditors, though, opted for the resolution plan offered by the Adani Group because of higher upfront payments. Vedanta has told the Supreme Court that the insolvency process lacked transparency and failed to maximise value for creditors. It alleged that the process followed by JAL's committee of creditors in approving the plan of the Adani Group was "unfair, opaque, and inequitable".
Live: Banking stocks fuel Nifty above 24,500; Uncertainty persists on US-Iran talks | Closing Bell
Indian markets ended lower, dragged by weakness in IT stocks. The BSE Sensex slipped over 650 points, while the Nifty 50 fell below 24,450. HCL Technologies led the decline, logging its sharpest fall in 11 years after weak guidance, pulling down peers like Infosys and TCS. Despite the headline fall, market breadth remained positive with broader markets outperforming, as smallcaps extended gains for a second straight session. Financials were under pressure, with ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank slipping. On the upside, stocks like Tata Consumer Products, NTPC and Hindustan Unilever emerged as key gainers.
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.