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RBL Bank receives RBI nod for SBI Mutual Fund to acquire up to 10% stake
RBL Bank has announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted approval to SBI Mutual Fund to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.99% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in the bank.
Sebi introduces Life Cycle Funds: Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss MF explains what it means for investors
Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, discusses significant changes in India's asset management due to SEBI's regulatory framework. She emphasizes the introduction of Life Cycle Funds simplifies long-term investing and enhancing goal-based strategies.
RBI greenlights SBI Mutual Fund's plan to buy up to 9.99% in Bandhan Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has given the green light for SBI Mutual Fund to acquire a significant stake in Bandhan Bank. The fund house can now hold up to 9.99% of the bank's shares. This approval comes with specific conditions and timelines. SBI Mutual Fund must complete the acquisition within one year.

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.

Laurus Labs shares are up 100% in the last 12 months and Motilal Oswal sees further upside
Motilal Oswal expects Laurus Labs to end financial year 2026 with a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹850 crore and reach ₹1,150 crore by financial year 2028, implying a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 16% by this period.

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.

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.

Motilal Oswal believes gold’s rally is structural, not cyclical
Motilal Oswal Financial Services reports gold’s rise past $5,000 per ounce signals structural repricing, driven by fiscal stress, central bank buying, supply constraints and geopolitical tensions.

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.

Nandish Shah of Motilal Oswal expects positive earnings momentum for banks, recommends these 2 PSU banking stocks to buy
Nandish Shah favors SBI and Indian Bank for their strong performance, healthy credit growth, and improved asset quality. SBI's NIM is projected at 3%+ in FY26, while Indian Bank shows steady margins. Both banks have raised earnings estimates for FY27 and FY28, indicating a positive outlook.