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AIFs could get upto Rs 17,000 crore after PFRDA opens NPS door
India's pension fund regulator has permitted 1% of the ₹17 lakh crore assets under management to be invested in alternative investment funds. This move aims to channel domestic institutional money into private equity and venture capital, addressing a long-standing gap in the alternatives ecosystem.
Inside Royal Orchid’s playbook for India’s next hotel boom
Royal Orchid Hotels, which runs brands such as Regenta Hotels and Iconiqa Hotels, is expanding through management and franchise agreements while deploying capital cautiously.
Billionaire-backed Kotak Bank open to deals as CEO touts capital
Kotak Mahindra Bank is exploring acquisitions to deploy its surplus capital and expand its scale, CEO Ashok Vaswani said. The lender has a strong capital position, with a capital-to-risk ratio of 22.6%, allowing it to consider even deals above $1 billion, though it will assess whether targets fit its strategy, valuation and management focus.
In a volatile world, investors look for stability and growth, and India fits that profile: Carnelian's Swati Khemani
Swati Khemani, founder and chief executive officer of Carnelian Asset Management and Advisors, outlines how India’s structural stability and domestic-led growth make it a ‘safe haven’ for global capital amid geopolitical volatility.
US-Iran tensions, oil risk, and IT growth concerns cloud market outlook, says Arvind Sanger
Arvind Sanger, Managing Partner at Geosphere Capital Management, warns that rising Iran-US tensions and higher oil prices could put pressure on Indian markets, even as the IT sector grapples with slowing growth and uncertainty around AI-led disruption.
Wall Street falls as financials tumble; US-Iran tensions keep oil elevated
US stocks fell as S&P 500 neared flat for 2026, led by declines in Blue Owl Capital, Blackstone, Apollo Global Management, Salesforce, Intuit, Walmart, amid US Iran tensions and rising oil prices.
2026 may reward stock pickers; autos, financials at fair valuations: Kenneth Andrade
Kenneth Andrade, Founder & CIO of Old Bridge Asset Management advises focusing on companies where major capital expenditure is complete, particularly in sectors like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and select commodities. Andrade remains cautious on IT services but sees significant value in businesses with strong balance sheets and attractive valuations, even amidst bearish macroeconomic headwinds, citing IEX as a key example.
Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, Tata Capital among Nomura's top NBFC picks for Q1
The brokerage expects all diversified lenders under its coverage, except HDB Financial Services, to report more than 20% year-on-year growth in assets under management
West Asia conflict doesn't derail India's macro story; here's why Ikigai isn't worried
Pankaj Tibrewal, Founder and CIO of Ikigai Asset Management argues India's dependence on crude oil has fallen sharply over the past two decades, while stronger services exports, record forex reserves, RBI liquidity and potential $50-80 billion capital inflows leave the economy far better equipped to absorb geopolitical shocks than during previous oil crises.
Taking Stock: Sensex, Nifty end flat ahead of RBI policy; consumer durables, capital goods shine
More than 120 stocks touched their 52-week high on the BSE, including Cemindia Projects, Nippon Life India Asset Management, Jindal Saw, HFCL, Syrma SGS, Laurus Labs, Polycab, Vodafone Idea, Federal Bank, IFCI, JK Bank, Welspun Corp, RBL Bank, among others.