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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.

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.

RBI approves SBI Mutual Fund to acquire 10% stake in RBL Bank
Shares of RBL Bank Ltd ended at ₹329.65, up by ₹4.35, or 1.34%, on the BSE.

Trade Setup for February 26: Nifty move beyond 25,300 - 25,700 range to determine next directional move
Despite surrendering a large part of its intraday gains on Wednesday, the Nifty managed to end higher, settling 57 points up at 25,782, though well off the day's peak.

This mutual fund expert sees strong growth potential in midcap stocks
Sandeep Bagla of TRUST Mutual Fund sees strong growth potential in Indian midcap equities, driven by economic expansion, policy support, and sectors like technology, consumption, and energy.

AI disruption may create new sector winners: Trust MF's Mihir Vora
Trust Mutual Fund CIO Mihir Vora expects IT services firms to adapt their business models over time, while data centre and power infrastructure companies may benefit from rising AI demand. Vora remains constructive on markets, favouring financials, infrastructure, and selective growth sectors.
Kotak Nifty Next 50 ETF (KOTX) - Investing.com India
Kotak Nifty Next 50 ETF (KOTX)Investing.com India

Trade Setup for February 20: Nifty below key averages; will 25,400 hold or is 25,100 next?
Selling pressure emerged soon after the opening tick, dragging the Nifty lower from the day's highs. The decline intensified in the mid-to-late part of the session, with the index closing near the day's low.
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance hit with Rs 984 crore tax demand
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance faces a significant tax demand of Rs 984 crore. An appellate order upheld the demand, which relates to input tax credit reversal. The company plans to file a further appeal. Despite the large sum, ICICI Prudential Life states there is no immediate impact. This development concerns tax liabilities from July 2017 to July 2022.
Stock market broadening has boosted mutual fund returns, Goldman Sachs says - Investing.com India
Stock market broadening has boosted mutual fund returns, Goldman Sachs saysInvesting.com India

Gold import surge driven by investment demand, not jewellery, says IBJA
India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA) Secretary Surendra Mehta says Indians are reallocating portfolios to gold, lifting investment demand and exchange traded fund (ETF) inflows, while jewellery sales remain weak and imports may stay elevated.