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It’s not over till it’s over: Minority shareholders mull further action against NCLAT order favour ICICI Securities delisting
Certain shareholders had opposed the delisting of ICICI Securities, stating that the swap would negatively impact minority shareholders.
BUSINESS
As more women enter workforce, consumption trends will emerge: Ashmore Investment's Rashi Talwar Bhatia
Bhatia noted, "More women working means more women earning and spending on themselves. That changes consumption patterns significantly. Women traditionally managed household finances, but their spending behavior is different when they earn their own money."
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Is the 'Theme Party' coming to an end? Experts advise caution as thematic funds bear the brunt of correction
Most experts say that thematic investing is not suited for new investors due to the high levels of risk. This comes amid recent discussions about the need for more regulation of thematic NFOs.
BUSINESS
Mutual fund AUM, unique PANs double in 5 years as more investors chase higher returns
Investor participation has surged significantly, with the number of unique Permanent Account Number (PAN) holders investing in mutual funds more than doubling from 2.1 crore in March 2020 to 4.5 crore in March 2024
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Mutual fund corpus from women investors more than doubled in five years, smallcap funds the big winner, shows AMFI-Crisil study
The Indian mutual fund industry's witnessing continued rise in assets under management (AUM); equity assets maintain domination when it comes to investor preference in SIPs
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Mutual funds can play an active role in driving corporate governance amongst listed companies: SEBI's Amarjeet Singh
Singh noted that SEBI has encouraged mutual funds to fulfill their stewardship responsibilities while ensuring the ecosystem grows alongside the industry.
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Foreign investors trim Indian equity holdings, but long-term prospects remain strong: Arvind Chari of Q India (UK)
"FIIs still have $800 billion worth of Indian equities. And I believe that will change and increase," Chari added.
BUSINESS
MC Explains: All you need to know about Specialized Investment Fund (SIF)
This framework has been introduced through amendments to the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996, and will be effective from April 1.
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Power, defence, railway stocks crumble on change in sentiment around public investments, high valuations
Despite market fluctuations, industry experts see strong long-term investment potential in transmission and distribution companies.
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Most FIIs believe that India's still somewhat expensive, but see some value emerging in large cap space: KIE's Pratik Gupta
Gupta added that domestic investors are also worried about the risk of further earnings downgrades given the weak commentary by many companies and were interested about companies with stable demand visibility, even if their valuations appeared somewhat expensive.
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Tough times for equity MFs as only 26% funds manage to beat benchmarks in January; share plunges from 61% in December
“FII outflows have pressured stock prices, making it difficult for markets to sustain rallies. Until FII selling slows, markets may continue to face resistance despite local buying,” said Sreshta
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Mutual fund ownership in NSE-listed firms hits record high; FPIs' share plunges to 13-year low
India Ownership Report by NSE reveals mutual funds now own 12.2 percent stake in Nifty 50 firms, 10.5 percent in Nifty 500, and 10 percent in the overall universe of NSE-listed companies.
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NSDL, CDSL join hands with Sebi for a Unified Investor Platform, Madhabi Puri says investing getting democratized
The platform will consolidate fragmented financial data into a single, accessible space, and promises to revolutionize how investors manage their portfolios.
BUSINESS
'Butterfly' Effect: Investors shy away from ETFs in volatile times, share in total AUM hit for seventh month
Some experts have attributed this dip to ‘butterfly investors’, referring to retail participants who move funds swiftly between different categories of schemes, based on momentum, in an attempt to maximise gains.
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Arbitrage funds catch investor fancy as flows hit Rs 4,300 crore in January
Arbitrage funds are more tax-efficient than fixed-income investments wherein tax rates are typically higher, particularly for those in higher tax brackets.
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India-focused ‘active’ offshore funds see inflows amid uncertainty and earnings slowdown
Total actively managed offshore funds accounted for $74.7 billion in December 2024, up from $72.5 billion in June
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SBI MF launches Rs 250 SIPs under 'JanNivesh' scheme, SEBI chief Buch says 'one of my fondest dreams...'
The scheme is set to provide affordable investment opportunities to a larger part of the society.
BUSINESS
SIP stoppage ratio jumps in January; are investors turning cautious on SIPs?
Data for the month of January shows that the stoppage ratio surged to nearly 109 percent, a significant jump from 82.73 percent in December and 60.72 percent in September last year.
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Walking the talk: ICICI Pru MF least exposed to small, midcaps among top five fund houses
Data from Morningstar shows that SMID stocks accounted for a little over 21 percent of ICICI Prudential AMC’s total assets under management (AUM) in pure equity schemes as on December 31, 2024.
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Smallcaps pull more retail money in January, gold ETFs shine bright, shows AMFI data: Top highlights
In January, inflows into smallcap funds rose by 22.6 percent MoM to Rs 5,720.87 crore. Mid-cap funds saw a marginal rise to Rs 5,147.87 crore, while largecap funds continue to find more takers.
BUSINESS
Investing in mutual funds through an SIP? Here are some key do's and don'ts
According to monthly data from the Association of Mutual Funds, SIP contributions surged to an all-time high of Rs 26,459 crore in December 2024 from Rs 25,320 crore in November 2024. Equity mutual fund inflows also grew by 14.3 percent in December 2024 to Rs 41,136 crore. In November 2024, the flows were Rs 35,927.3.
BUSINESS
Here are the sectors and stocks in focus amidst RBI rate cut hopes
With the recent liquidity injection by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and rising market optimism, a decision by the RBI to cut interest rates could result in positive sentiment across sectors.
BUSINESS
More than 50% of BSE MidCap index firms see retail stake increase in Q3
Some of the well-known names that saw the retail stake go up were: IDFC First Bank, Aarti Industries, Aditya Birla Fashion, Bandhan Bank, L&T Finance, l&T Technology, IREDA, Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services, MRF Ltd.
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Know Your Stock: Walchandnagar, one of Ashish Kacholia's pick, is up 52% in a year, but is there a bull case?
In Q2FY25, Walchandnagar's revenue was at Rs 73.44 crore, around 16.5% than a year ago, with a PBT loss of Rs 11.03 crore in Q2FY25. Veteran investor Ashish Kacholia currently owns around 2.6% in the company, though he may have partially diluted his stake.
