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50%+ in AI: Inside the fund betting big on China + Taiwan’s tech story

BUSINESS

50%+ in AI: Inside the fund betting big on China + Taiwan’s tech story

With appetite rising for international exposure — especially to AI, tech hardware and innovation in Greater China — Axis Mutual Fund offers exposure through a unique actively managed fund-of-fund structure, investing in the Schroder ISF Greater China Fund, which provides access to opportunities across China, Taiwan and Hong Kong

SEBI bars mutual funds from investing in Pre-IPO placements

MARKETS

SEBI bars mutual funds from investing in Pre-IPO placements

Move likely to spark debate on its merit within the industry

MC Exclusive: Forget AI stocks. The real winners will be AI users, says Madhu Kela

BUSINESS

MC Exclusive: Forget AI stocks. The real winners will be AI users, says Madhu Kela

Companies that harness AI to improve efficiency and boost earnings could be a big wealth-creation theme in India, he said

MC Exclusive: Consolidation, the new wealth engine: Maran Govindasamy says the next wave of growth lies beyond the index

INDIA

MC Exclusive: Consolidation, the new wealth engine: Maran Govindasamy says the next wave of growth lies beyond the index

Unifi Capital’s Maran Govindasamy says India’s index composition hides the true growth potential — the next wealth creation cycle will be driven by consolidation across fragmented sectors like hotels, healthcare, and consumer services

MC Exclusive: Even die-hard optimists will be surprised: Maran Govindasamy on where value still hides in Indian markets

INDIA

MC Exclusive: Even die-hard optimists will be surprised: Maran Govindasamy on where value still hides in Indian markets

One of the most successful PMS/AIF manager, Unifi Capital’s Maran Govindasamy says markets are polarized — with 20% of stocks still cheap, 60% in bubble territory, and investors confusing optimism with earnings reality

MC Exclusive: Valuation risk, not AI or tariffs, is the biggest threat to markets says Unifi Capital’s Maran Govindasamy

INDIA

MC Exclusive: Valuation risk, not AI or tariffs, is the biggest threat to markets says Unifi Capital’s Maran Govindasamy

Maran Govindasamy of Unify Capital — among India’s earliest PMS and AIF managers with a stellar long-term track record — says, mutual fund investors with short-term focus might end up disappointed due to current valuations

MC Exclusive: Collective promoter selling concentrated in expensive sectors, a clear signal of overvaluation: Unifi Capital’s Maran Govindasamy

INDIA

MC Exclusive: Collective promoter selling concentrated in expensive sectors, a clear signal of overvaluation: Unifi Capital’s Maran Govindasamy

In his first ever interaction with media, Govindasamy also cautioned against high IPO valuations. If someone skips all IPOs, they might miss a few opportunities but will save themselves a lot of pain in the future, he said

Diwali Blockbuster: Only 20% of stocks are cheap, says PMS/AIF veteran — markets headed for lower returns, higher volatility

INDIA

Diwali Blockbuster: Only 20% of stocks are cheap, says PMS/AIF veteran — markets headed for lower returns, higher volatility

Maran Govindasamy of Unify Capital — among India’s earliest PMS and AIF managers with a stellar long-term track record — says only about 20% of the market is cheap today, and even that comes with legitimate concerns.

Picture Abhi Baaki Hai: Prashant Jain on market reversal, sector shifts, and the road to steady compounding

BUSINESS

Picture Abhi Baaki Hai: Prashant Jain on market reversal, sector shifts, and the road to steady compounding

After 15 months of time correction and fading excesses, the veteran investor believes the stage is set for steady, double-digit compounding — but cautions that investors must dial down expectations and stick with large caps.

Prashant Jain sees upward market breakout after 15-month time correction

INDIA

Prashant Jain sees upward market breakout after 15-month time correction

The veteran fund manager tells The Wealth Podcast that the market is poised for an upward breakout after a “healthy” consolidation, with valuations stabilising, foreign selling absorbed, and earnings growth back in sync with fundamentals.

Two to Tango: Tata Capital and LG IPOs to siphon liquidity, starving secondary markets

BUSINESS

Two to Tango: Tata Capital and LG IPOs to siphon liquidity, starving secondary markets

Domestic institutions have deployed about Rs 33,000 crore per week on average this year—two mega issues alone will absorb most of that

From fiscal easing to IPO frenzy: SBI MF’s investment head spills all

BUSINESS

From fiscal easing to IPO frenzy: SBI MF’s investment head spills all

Dinesh Balachandran shares his sharp insights on earnings, consumption, valuations, and the hype around India’s new-age stocks and IPOs

Indices weighed down by ‘tired business models’, says SBI MF’s Balachandran

BUSINESS

Indices weighed down by ‘tired business models’, says SBI MF’s Balachandran

India’s largest asset manager warns IT, pharma and consumer heavyweights are “mature, tired models,” driving investor hunger for new-age IPOs, but valuations remain key.

MC Explains | RBI’s capital market lending revamp: What’s changing and why it matters

INDIA

MC Explains | RBI’s capital market lending revamp: What’s changing and why it matters

The RBI has announced changes in the lending norms and limits for banks that point to easier flow of funds to capital markets through the banking route

The end of passive? Index investing is risk disguised in safety, says global fintech founder Mukul Pal

BUSINESS

The end of passive? Index investing is risk disguised in safety, says global fintech founder Mukul Pal

From Dalal Street to Wall Street, Pal has spent 25 years challenging market-cap benchmarks. Now his live models are beating indices worldwide—and he’s betting on a new era of probabilistic investing.

MC Exclusive: Jim Rogers on India, China, the Dollar, Gold and Silver: Where global markets are headed

BUSINESS

MC Exclusive: Jim Rogers on India, China, the Dollar, Gold and Silver: Where global markets are headed

In an exclusive conversation with Moneycontrol, legendary investor Jim Rogers shares his views on Indian equities, China’s valuation edge, the dollar’s safe-haven status, and why silver may soon outshine gold.

MC Exclusive: Samir Arora on betting on new-age tech and playing the GST cut

INDIA

MC Exclusive: Samir Arora on betting on new-age tech and playing the GST cut

Listed start-up valuations are far more sensible than in the unlisted space, but betting on GST beneficiaries is not straightforward, the veteran manager says

AI boom mirrors dot-com, gold’s frenzy tests ‘greater fool’ theory, says Adrian Mowat

BUSINESS

AI boom mirrors dot-com, gold’s frenzy tests ‘greater fool’ theory, says Adrian Mowat

The veteran Emerging Markets strategist said AI valuations are soaring but stable, while gold is rallying on momentum and de-dollarization trend, which investors should ride cautiously, eyeing sell triggers

Trump tariffs unfair on India, China to outperform as headwinds weigh: Adrian Mowat

BUSINESS

Trump tariffs unfair on India, China to outperform as headwinds weigh: Adrian Mowat

The Emerging Market Strategist said trade frictions, visa curbs, and costly valuations as near-term drags for India, while Brazil and China ride policy support, tech strength, and capital flows.

Samir Arora: People are asking the wrong question on H1-B visa issue by focussing on the math

BUSINESS

Samir Arora: People are asking the wrong question on H1-B visa issue by focussing on the math

The margin math looks modest, but visa shocks reinforce a hostile US stance, AI disruption, and weak growth, weighing on Infosys, TCS and other IT peers.

Trump’s H-1B fee shock eases but Indian IT faces gathering storms

BUSINESS

Trump’s H-1B fee shock eases but Indian IT faces gathering storms

A White House climbdown softens immediate visa pain, yet wage hikes, outsourcing taxes and macro headwinds threaten margins and valuations

MC Exclusive | Sunil Singhania: New-age firms face risk as competition chases market cap, not profits

BUSINESS

MC Exclusive | Sunil Singhania: New-age firms face risk as competition chases market cap, not profits

Abakkus founder says investors must weigh valuations, profitability and rising disruption risk in high PE businesses

MC Exclusive: Investors must share blame for India Inc’s reluctance to sacrifice margins for growth, says Sunil Singhania

BUSINESS

MC Exclusive: Investors must share blame for India Inc’s reluctance to sacrifice margins for growth, says Sunil Singhania

In a growth economy with nominal growth of 10 per cent or more, management of companies will weak growth will need to introspect on how to up their game

MC Exclusive: Sunil Singhania’s top sector bets bypass obvious consumption plays

BUSINESS

MC Exclusive: Sunil Singhania’s top sector bets bypass obvious consumption plays

Abakkus founder backs discretionary names, pharma, chemicals and engineering over pricey consumer staples and autos

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