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SBI Ventures to manage Rs 20,000 crore Maritime Fund
SBI Ventures has been appointed as the fund manager for the ₹20,000-crore Maritime Investment Fund. This initiative, backed by government equity, aims to attract private capital for the maritime sector's growth. The fund will operate as a trust and be registered with SEBI, focusing on a blended finance model to boost long-term, affordable capital availability.
Artificial Intelligence: Why it’s a productive, not destructive, force for capital markets
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming capital markets by automating trading, research and portfolio management functions once handled manually. While AI is improving efficiency and productivity across finance, experts believe human judgment, relationships and strategic decision-making will remain essential in investment banking, sales and client advisory roles.
Nisus Finance invests Rs 90 crore in Paranjape Schemes’ Pune housing project
Nisus Finance Services has invested Rs 90 crore in a residential project by Realnet Ventures. The development is located in Hinjewadi phase 1, Pune. This project is part of a large township. Hinjewadi is a popular residential area. It benefits from IT parks and good infrastructure. The investment supports a project with significant saleable area and development value.
Deven Choksey cautious on jewellery, gold finance and paint stocks
Deven Choksey of DRChoksey Finserv remains cautious on jewellery, gold finance and paint stocks despite strong demand trends. He believes jewellery and gold finance companies are largely fully priced after a strong run and investors should wait for better entry points after meaningful corrections. On paint companies, Choksey expects competitive and cost pressures to remain high for now. He sees potential in selective midcaps such as Tata Technologies and some real estate names. Choksey also sees Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta benefiting from higher silver prices. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Ltd spurts 2.07%, up for fifth straight session
Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Ltd is quoting at Rs 1691.7, up 2.07% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 7.44% in last one year as compared to a 1.61% slide in NIFTY and a 1.12% slide in the Nifty Financial Services.
No systemic risk to BFSI sector; may see short-term slowdown in loan growth: Deepak Parekh
Industry veteran Deepak Parekh stated the banking and financial services sector is not facing major systemic risks from global geopolitical uncertainties. He anticipates a short-term slowdown in loan growth. Real estate investment trusts are growing in India. Insurance penetration remains low. Deposit mobilization has moderated as retail investors favor mutual funds. Artificial intelligence's impact on finance is still evolving.
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Q4 profit jumps 31% to ₹1,645 crore
Cholamandalam Investment’s total income during the latest March quarter increased to 8,564 crore, from ₹7,137 crore in the same period of the preceding fiscal
Cholamandalam Investment Q4 profit jumps 29%, asset quality improves
Cholamandalam Investment reported a 29% rise in Q4 profit with steady NII growth and improving asset quality, while AUM expansion and strong disbursements supported overall business momentum.
Bajaj Finance a strong compounder, prefer food delivery over QSR: Dipan Mehta
Dipan Mehta, Director at Elixir Equities, stays constructive on Bajaj Finance, citing diversification and stable credit costs. He favours platform-led food businesses over traditional QSR chains and suggests a long-term approach to Swiggy-type models. He remains cautious on paint companies due to competition, while seeing value in select financials and energy PSUs supported by dividends and policy focus. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Tata Mutual Fund picks up ₹37 crore in multibagger small-cap stock Mufin Green Finance via bulk deal
Tata Mutual Fund invested ₹37 crore in Mufin Green Finance, acquiring 33,00,000 shares at ₹113.23 each. This investment highlights institutional interest in EV financing, with Mufin's stock rising to ₹117.70 post-deal, reflecting strong market confidence in niche NBFCs.
Gurmeet Chadha prefers Home First, Bajaj Housing Finance; sees PSU banks lagging
Gurmeet Chadha of Complete Circle remains constructive on housing finance companies, calling them a key structural play within financials. He prefers digitally strong lenders such as Home First Finance and Bajaj Housing Finance, citing their ability to sustain high growth and yields. While growth moderated recently due to credit costs and MSME stress, trends are stabilising. He also sees private banks as attractive on valuations, while PSU banks may underperform in the near term. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Shriram Finance revises fixed deposit rates from May 6 after AAA rating upgrade
Shriram Finance has revised its fixed deposit and Fixed Investment Plan rates effective May 6, 2026, after securing top-tier AAA ratings from multiple agencies. While rates see a slight cut across tenures, the company continues to offer additional benefits for senior citizens, women, and renewing investors.