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Meet broad-based rules while serving AIFs, Sebi clarifies
In a push to tighten regulations, Sebi has laid down fresh guidelines for asset management companies overseeing alternative investment funds. Each scheme is now required to include at least 20 investors, ensuring that no individual investor exceeds a 25% stake in the fund's total corpus.
S&P 500 gained for seventh straight day on Thursday but this segment sold-off again
The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) fell 4%, closing at the lowest level since 2023. The ETF has extended its year-to-date losses to 27%. Another index related to software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies declined nearly 5%, extending its decline for the week to 9% and a year-to-date drop to nearly 40%.
Housing finance stocks near inflection point, Bernstein picks 2 favourites
Affordable housing finance stocks are nearing a turning point. Bernstein highlights attractive valuations and improving growth and asset quality. HomeFirst and Aadhar Housing Finance are named as preferred investments. The sector is poised for a turnaround, offering significant upside potential for investors. This presents a favorable entry point for the segment.
Helios MF’s Dinshaw Irani says India looks oversold, stays cautious on IT stocks
Helios Mutual Fund CEO Dinshaw Irani said the fund has been actively deploying cash as Indian equities appear oversold after recent underperformance. He noted that consumption trends remain resilient for now, though prolonged global uncertainty could weigh on demand over the next few quarters. Irani remains cautious on the IT sector, warning that AI-led disruption, weaker growth expectations and margin pressures could keep valuations under strain despite recent corrections. 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.
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.
Neo Alternative Asset Managers bets on real estate, ropes in ex-Walton Street India trio to lead charge
Neo Alternative Asset Managers is expanding into real estate. The firm has hired a seasoned team from Walton Street India to lead its new investment platform. This move targets structured and opportunistic real estate deals across key Indian urban markets. The expansion aims to leverage India's growing real estate sector, driven by urbanization and infrastructure development.
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund acquires stake in this recently listed healthcare stock
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund (KMMF) has raised its stake in the North Indian hospital network Park Medi World Limited to more than 5%. The fund purchased 175,164 shares, bringing its total ownership to 5.0393%, which necessitates a regulatory announcement in accordance with SAST regulations.
Nifty IT hurtles toward historic 8-week bloodbath: AI death knell or ultimate bear trap?
Indian IT stocks are experiencing an unprecedented losing streak. This has wiped out significant market value and ignited a debate about artificial intelligence's future impact. Some investors see a major buying opportunity amid the sell-off. Foreign investors have exited, but one large mutual fund is aggressively buying. Analysts are divided on the sector's outlook.
AURUM sells buildings worth Rs 112 cr to fund its AI-led PropTech platforms
The transaction forms part of Aurum PropTech's broader strategic shift toward AI-driven PropTech platforms, with the company committing significant capital toward building advanced artificial intelligence capabilities across the real estate ecosystem. The proceeds from the transaction will further strengthen Aurum's growing AI investment pool and support the accelerated development of intelligent digital infrastructure for the real estate sector.
Government reviews measures to strengthen maritime capacity
Chaired by Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the meeting brought together members of the National Shipping Board (NSB), industry leaders, maritime stakeholders and senior ministry officials to deliberate on operational issues and policy priorities affecting the sector, an official release said.
SENSEX rises 400 pts, NIFTY tops 24,100 amid easing oil prices, hopes of de-escalation in West Asia; India VIX down 12%, IndiGo up 4% - Upstox
SENSEX rises 400 pts, NIFTY tops 24,100 amid easing oil prices, hopes of de-escalation in West Asia; India VIX down 12%, IndiGo up 4%Upstox
Raajmarg Infra InvIT IPO to open March 11; anchor portion domestically
State-owned National Highways Authority of India-sponsored Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) on Monday said the anchor portion of its upcoming IPO will be allocated to only domestic investors. The anchor book will open for subscription on March 10. "We are in advanced discussions with anchor investors regarding the investment. The anchor portion will be allocated to domestic investors," NHAI Chairman Sathosh Kumar Yadav told reporters here ahead of its Rs 6,000-crore initial public offering. Of the issue size, over Rs 1,700 crore will be allocated to anchor investors. Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's maiden public offering will open on March 11 and close on March 13. This will be the first time, NHAI is opening its asset monetisation programme to retail investors. The InvIT's IPO price has been fixed between Rs 99 and Rs 100 per unit. The initiative marks an important step in broadening public participation in the National Highway infrastructure growth story. The public I