JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund NFO: The new fund offer (NFO) of the JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund has closed after its subscription window ran from September 23 to October 7, 2025. The fund marks India’s first active equity fund powered by the Systematic Active Equity (SAE) approach, and is designed as an open-ended equity scheme. The JioBlackRock… Continue reading JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund NFO ends: Can you still invest in the mutual fund scheme?
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Quant Mutual Fund to launch QSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund
Quant Mutual Fund announced the launch of the QSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund, a diversified scheme investing across equity, debt, equity and debt derivatives, REITs/InVITs, and commodity derivatives. The fund is designed for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation and income generation through a multi-asset approach. It will take up to 25% short exposure in permitted… Continue reading Quant Mutual Fund to launch QSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund
Sebi revamps block deal framework to enhance transparency and efficiency in large trades
Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has revamped the block deal framework for both T+1 and optional T+0 settlement cycles. It has introduced defined trading windows, tighter price bands, and enhanced disclosure norms to improve transparency and efficiency in the execution of large trades. “Block deal is execution of large trades through… Continue reading Sebi revamps block deal framework to enhance transparency and efficiency in large trades
Groww completes Fisdom acquisition a wealth-tech platform after SEBI approval
IPO-bound Groww completes Fisdom acquisition, a wealth-tech platform, after receiving approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The Bengaluru-based fintech finalized its $150 million all-cash deal to acquire Fisdom, marking one of the largest transactions in India’s digital wealth management space this year. This acquisition strengthens Groww’s position as India’s largest brokerage by user base, expanding its… Continue reading Groww completes Fisdom acquisition a wealth-tech platform after SEBI approval
New Demat Account openings slow sharply amid market volatility
The pace of new demat account additions continued to decelerate through the first nine months of 2025, reflecting muted investor sentiment amid volatile markets and weak returns from initial public offerings (IPOs). According to data from the depositories, total new demat account openings between January and September 2025 stood at 2.18 crore, a sharp 39.8… Continue reading New Demat Account openings slow sharply amid market volatility
LRS and GIFT City provide investors smart route for long-term global exposure, say experts
Investors seeking to diversify their portfolios are increasingly looking at international funds, and experts say GIFT City, coupled with the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), offers a viable route for long-term global exposure. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Aashish Somaiyaa, CEO of WhiteOak Capital AMC, highlighted that traditional feeder funds in India have reached their investment limits, restricting… Continue reading LRS and GIFT City provide investors smart route for long-term global exposure, say experts
Moving back to India? What Steps should NRIs take when Returning, accounts, assets and more
Are you a NRI who has moved back to India? As thousands of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) return to India permanently, financial experts are advising them to take immediate steps to manage their money and investments effectively.These include converting NRE and NRO accounts to resident status and updating KYC details with banks to ensure compliance with… Continue reading Moving back to India? What Steps should NRIs take when Returning, accounts, assets and more
68% of Indian mutual fund investors have exposure to passive funds, assets jump 6.4x, shows survey
A survey by Motilal Oswal, conducted between August and September 2025 across 3,000 investors, revealed that 55% increased their passive allocations last year, and 72% plan to raise them further this fiscal. What’s notable is the long-term conviction among investors nearly 85% intend to hold passive funds for more than three years, suggesting that investors… Continue reading 68% of Indian mutual fund investors have exposure to passive funds, assets jump 6.4x, shows survey
F&O trading: SEBI Chief says retail investors should assess risk capacity, avoid speculative trades
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday said that retail investors often incur losses in derivatives market, and therefore should evaluate their risks and avoid speculative trading. “SEBI studies have consistently shown that retail investors trading in derivatives end up facing losses, often because they do not fully understand… Continue reading F&O trading: SEBI Chief says retail investors should assess risk capacity, avoid speculative trades
Sundaram Alternates exits second realty fund with 17% IRR
Sundaram Alternates (SA), the alternative investment arm of Sundaram Finance Group, has announced the successful closure of its second real estate credit fund – Sundaram Alternative Opportunities Series – High Yield Secured RE Debt Fund II (SA RE Credit Fund II). The fund delivered a gross investor IRR of 17% post exiting its portfolio investments in its Rs 435 crores… Continue reading Sundaram Alternates exits second realty fund with 17% IRR