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Kotak AMC, executives seek settlement in Essel Group debt dispute
The case dates back to the 2019 Essel liquidity crisis, when a sharp fall in Zee Entertainment's share price triggered margin calls on pledged shares securing debt held by six Kotak fixed maturity plans (FMPs). The case relates to Kotak Mutual Fund's six close-ended debt schemes (FMPs), which had invested in zero coupon non-convertible debentures (NCDs) issued by Konti Infrapower & Multiventures and Edison Utility Works, part of the Essel Group, the promoter group of Zee Entertainment Enterprises.
Gold overtakes vehicle loans as top securitised asset class in Q1FY'27: CRISIL
Securitisation, a process through which lenders pool loans and sell them to investors to raise funds and free up capital for fresh lending, saw issuances surge 22 per cent year-on-year to around Rs 60,000 crore in the April-June quarter, a CRISIL Ratings report said.

TPG, GIC and ICICI Bank acquire Aseem Infrastructure Finance for ₹5,000 crore
Aseem is a leading sustainable infrastructure debt financier with a core focus on renewable energy, power transmission and other infrastructure assets in India. It was established in 2020 by the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, India’s sovereign-anchored alternative asset manager.

China gold ETF overtakes CSI 300 fund as investors move away from equities
State-backed purchases of stock ETFs have eased in China, while demand for gold, fixed-income and cash-management funds has reshaped the country's ETF rankings.

India emerging as contrarian bet as TSMC, Samsung, SK Hynix drive 72% of EM rally: DSP Mutual Fund - Moneycontrol.com
India emerging as contrarian bet as TSMC, Samsung, SK Hynix drive 72% of EM rally: DSP Mutual FundMoneycontrol.com
Vedanta among top 5 stocks with lowest price-to-earnings ratio. Check details
Repco Home Finance, LIC Housing Finance, Power Finance Corporation, Vedanta and The Great Eastern Shipping feature among the cheapest stocks by price-to-earnings ratio. Most are widely held by mutual funds and carry strong Value Research ratings.

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund reduces stake in Entertainment Network India Ltd by over 2% - scanx.trade
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund reduces stake in Entertainment Network India Ltd by over 2%scanx.trade

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund crosses 5% stake in Container Corporation of India - scanx.trade
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund crosses 5% stake in Container Corporation of Indiascanx.trade

Consumption, large-cap financials offer better risk-reward than midcaps: Axis Mutual Fund
While Axis Mutual Fund's Head of Equity, Shreyash Devalkar, remains positive on the long-term manufacturing and capital goods story, he cautioned that elevated valuations could lead to corrections. He also said large-cap stocks currently offer a better risk-reward profile than mid- and small-caps.

SEBI mulls extending net fund settlement framework to mutual funds
SEBI is considering allowing mutual funds to settle their stock market transactions on a net basis, a move that could improve cash management and reduce the need for short-term borrowing. The proposal comes after the regulator introduced a similar system for foreign portfolio investors.
RB Infrastructure Trust to transfer two BOT Highway assets with enterprise value of Rs 4,605 crore
IRB Infrastructure Developers announced a significant deal where its sponsored platforms will transfer two BOT highway assets, Solapur Yedeshi and Chittorgarh Gulabpura, to IRB InvIT Fund for Rs 4,605 crore. This strategic move reinforces IRB's position as a leading sponsor and O&M platform, propelling its ambition to build a substantial asset base in the coming years.

From AI to SIPs: Edelweiss Mutual Fund's Radhika Gupta on what investors should watch now
Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss Mutual Fund urges balanced investing amid AI and geopolitical risks, highlighting sector bets and India’s improving earnings outlook.