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Bandhan core equity fund: In the quiet of strategy, wealth finds its way

Over the past three years, the fund has consistently adhered to its mandate of investing in largecap and midcap stocks, with a strong preference for largecaps

Bandhan core equity fund: In the quiet of strategy, wealth finds its way
Updated On : 17 Nov 2024 | 11:21 PM IST

Retirement funds or equity funds: Which is better for you?

A retirement fund is suitable for long-term goals such as saving for retirement. However, if you are targeting growth and comfortable with higher risk, then you can invest in equity funds

Retirement funds or equity funds: Which is better for you?
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 7:25 PM IST

ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund: Concentrated path to wealth creation

The fund was exposed to 71 stocks during the three-year period, consistently holding seven stocks

ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund: Concentrated path to wealth creation
Updated On : 13 Oct 2024 | 10:47 PM IST

'Sebi proposal on new asset class for high risk takers looks promising'

Capital markets regulator Sebi's proposal for introducing a new asset class for high-risk profile investors can help them gain access to a newer set of strategies including long-short equity fund and inverse Exchange-traded Fund (ETF). The new asset class is aimed at bridging the gap between mutual funds and Portfolio Management Services (PMS) in terms of flexibility in portfolio construction. The Sebi's consultation paper floated on Tuesday on 'new asset class' and creating a structure for differentiated, higher risk strategies looks very promising, Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund said. "India is finally opening up to different investment products, styles and approaches. Passive, factor, inverse ETFs, alts and more. There is no single way to invest," she added. In its consultation paper, the regulator said the new asset class will provide a regulated product with features like SIP (Systematic Investment Plan), higher risk-taking capability, and a higher ticket .

'Sebi proposal on new asset class for high risk takers looks promising'
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 3:00 PM IST

Mutual funds rake in record Rs 14,370 crore via equity NFOs in June

At Rs 37,885 cr, collection in H1CY24 surpasses entire 2023 mopup

Mutual funds rake in record Rs 14,370 crore via equity NFOs in June
Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 11:44 PM IST

KKR seeks $20 billion for its new North America private equity fund

The New York-based firm, which had $578 billion in assets under management as of the end of March, is returning to a tougher fundraising market for buyout funds

KKR seeks $20 billion for its new North America private equity fund
Updated On : 24 Jun 2024 | 9:39 PM IST

Capitalise on secular spending surge with consumption-themed equity fund

Consumption themed funds invest across a diversified range of sectors: FMCG, auto, telecom, consumer durables, healthcare, power, organised retail, and realty

Capitalise on secular spending surge with consumption-themed equity fund
Updated On : 06 Jun 2024 | 11:31 PM IST

Electric mobility firm Yulu raises Rs 160 cr capital in equity funding

Electric bike-sharing platform Yulu Bikes on Friday said it has secured USD 19.25-million (Rs 160 crore) capital in equity funding through the issuance of shares to the company's existing strategic investors-- Magna and Bajaj Auto Ltd. The capital infusion will enable Yulu to maintain its growth streak and will strengthen its market leadership as it expands its reach in terms of vehicles, operational locations, and product and technology innovation to keep up with the rise in demand from users, the company said in a statement. On Thursday, Bajaj Auto said in a regulatory filing that it has raised its stake in Yulu Bike to 18.8 per cent of the paid-up equity share capital with an additional Rs 45.75 crore investment in the company. The company claims it has seen a nearly 5x leap in revenue over the last year. Yulu also said that it is on track to raise its Series C round of funding soon. The equity infusion will help the company fast-track its growth plans, said Amit Gupta, Co-foun

Electric mobility firm Yulu raises Rs 160 cr capital in equity funding
Updated On : 23 Feb 2024 | 10:13 AM IST

Fundraise through venture debt up 50% in 2023; equity funding down 70%

Indian startups cumulatively raised $1.2 billion in venture debt investments across around 175-190 deals last year, a 50 per cent rise from $800 million raised across 170-180 deals in 2022

Fundraise through venture debt up 50% in 2023; equity funding down 70%
Updated On : 22 Feb 2024 | 10:55 PM IST

Stress testing

Evaluating equity funds is a good idea

Stress testing
Updated On : 22 Jan 2024 | 10:12 PM IST

State-run banks look to equity fundraising as perpetual bonds lose sheen

"This move has literally ended mutual fund investments in such papers, making fundraising more difficult," a trader with a private bank said

State-run banks look to equity fundraising as perpetual bonds lose sheen
Updated On : 05 Jan 2024 | 1:19 PM IST

Mutual funds' equity buys hit Rs 1.7 trn in 2023, defying market swing

Aggressive buying indicates strong flows into equity funds in December

Mutual funds' equity buys hit Rs 1.7 trn in 2023, defying market swing
Updated On : 01 Jan 2024 | 11:35 PM IST

2023: A year when equity gains surprised investors, Sensex surged 18.7%

Sensex has gained 18.7 per cent, and the Nifty 20 per cent and debt funds have given single-digit returns

2023: A year when equity gains surprised investors, Sensex surged 18.7%
Updated On : 30 Dec 2023 | 12:02 AM IST

360 ONE Asset launches balanced hybrid fund for equity, debt instruments

The new fund offer (NFO) will be open from September 4 to 18, and the minimum application amount is Rs 1000 (and in multiples of Rs 1 thereafter

360 ONE Asset launches balanced hybrid fund for equity, debt instruments
Updated On : 04 Sep 2023 | 4:06 PM IST

Disclosing conflict of interest builds trust

I explained the conflict: if Sukanya sold real estate and invested in financial products, our fee, a percentage of assets under advice (excluding real estate), would rise

Disclosing conflict of interest builds trust
Updated On : 30 Jul 2023 | 9:18 PM IST

Investors pour most money into Japan stocks since 2020, says BofA

Foreign investors are excited about the prospect of a new era of growth in corporate Japan and their buying helped the Nikkei share benchmark to scale three-decade peaks earlier this month

Investors pour most money into Japan stocks since 2020, says BofA
Updated On : 30 Jun 2023 | 4:36 PM IST
Updated On : 15 Jun 2023 | 11:21 PM IST

Edtech firm Byju's likely to close $250 mn equity fund raise in April

Edtech major Byju's is likely to close a USD 250 million equity funding deal in April at a USD 22 billion valuation, sources aware of the development said. The company had last raised USD 250 million in October at the same valuation. "Byju's is in the process of raising USD 250 million. The term sheets are expected to close in about 2-3 weeks," a source told PTI. Another source said the fundraising is an equity deal and happening at a flat valuation of USD 22 billion. When contacted Byju's declined to comment. The company had last raised USD 250 million from existing investors and Qatar Investment Authority. The company attained a valuation of USD 22 billion in the funding round of USD 800 million, announced in March 2022. Byju's has set a target to become profitable by the end of this month. The company retrenched 2,500 employees under the plan and hired 10,000 teachers for India and overseas. Byju's booked a loss of Rs 4,588 crore for the fiscal ended March 2021 -- 19 times

Edtech firm Byju's likely to close $250 mn equity fund raise in April
Updated On : 24 Mar 2023 | 8:44 PM IST

NFO collections shrink in 2022 as new equity fund launches dry up

Fund houses came out with more schemes in 2022 than in 2021 but only a few caught the investors' fancy

NFO collections shrink in 2022 as new equity fund launches dry up
Updated On : 20 Dec 2022 | 11:04 PM IST

Tata Consumer and Tata Coffee shareholders approve merger at Nov 12 vote

Tata Consumer Products will issue one equity share for every 22 share held in Tata Coffee to existing shareholders

Tata Consumer and Tata Coffee shareholders approve merger at Nov 12 vote
Updated On : 15 Nov 2022 | 9:31 PM IST