Debt Funds

Commercial electric vehicle maker Euler Motors on Wednesday said it has secured up to USD 20 million in debt from responsAbility Investments AG to ramp up production and distribution networks as well enhance research and development capabilities. The fresh capital infusion comes close on the heels of the company closing its Series C funding round, raising an additional Rs 200 crore from investors including British International Investment, Blume Ventures, and Piramal Alternatives India Access Fund, Euler Motors said in a statement. The USD 20 million in debt funding from responsAbility Investments will help accelerate Euler Motors' mission to electrify India's commercial vehicle segment, supporting the growth of the recently-launched four-wheeler Storm EV for logistics and e-commerce clients, it said. "This new funding will boost us to scale further, expand our reach, and continue delivering sustainable, high-performance solutions that meet India's unique logistics needs," said ...

The industry seeks a 12.5 tax rate on long-term capital gains (LTCG) for redeeming debt mutual fund units held over a year, aligning it with the rate applicable to listed bonds

The equity market showed remarkable strength, with the Sensex delivering 8.7 per cent year-to-date, while the mid-cap and small-cap indices returned 26.7 per cent and 30.6 per cent, respectively

While all investors should have some allocation to shorter-duration debt funds for portfolio stability, the exact proportion should depend on their risk appetite

Overall, 14 out of 16 debt mutual fund categories recorded net inflows in October, while medium-duration and credit risk funds continued their pattern of consistent outflows.

The latest debt funding will strengthen Udaan's balance sheet, offering flexibility to invest and maintain its leadership

The sharp decline in inflows highlights growing caution among investors. They are prioritising shorter-term, safer options while awaiting clearer signals on interest rate movements.

In the past three years, the fund has maintained a predominant allocation to non-convertible debentures (NCDs) and bonds of financial institutions

Easing G-sec yields put long-duration, gilt funds on winning track

Passive funds attract Rs 37,200 crore inflows in 2024

With no Fed rate cut in sight, gilt schemes garner Rs 5,200 cr in April, most in at least 5 yrs

Debt funds invest in various fixed-income instruments including bonds, treasury bills, and commercial paper

Those with a medium-term horizon run the risk of getting caught in a rising rate cycle

The NFO (New Fund Offering) is an open-ended Category III Alternative Investment Fund, aiming to raise Rs 3000 crore with approx. Rs 1,000 crore over the next 6 months.

Debt funds continue to see most of the action in the short end of the yield curve and markets are, perhaps, waiting for clarity on the direction of interest rates.

Gilt and dynamic fund investors reap nearly Rs 330 crore in gains, reveals estimates

Franklin Templeton believes the short end of the curve continues to offer the best risk-reward to the investors.

Staged strong comeback last year, stole march over debt funds to post best performance in 8 years

But avoid going overboard with exposure as unforeseen events could prevent inflation from softening

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