SEBI clarifies rules for Specialized Investment Funds: What investors need to know
Markets regulator SEBI has issued important clarifications around its regulatory framework for Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs)—a newly introduced category aimed at bridging the gap between traditional mutual funds and portfolio management services (PMS). These updates refine earlier rules announced in February and offer more clarity for both fund houses and investors.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s new and why it matters to investors:
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Read MorePaytm sees rise in domestic institutional holdings, led by mutual funds
Domestic institutional investors have increased their stake in One 97 Communications Ltd (Paytm) during Q4 FY25, with mutual funds growing their holdings by 1.9 per cent to reach 13.1 per cent overall, the company announced today.
Nippon India Mutual Fund and Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund drove this growth,
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Read MoreMany on Wall Street say sell the rallies because Trump can't undo damage already done
Worry is lingering on Wall Street, even after President Donald Trump paused some of his wide-ranging tariffs.
The concern, which is underpinned by investors trying to contend with market volatility stoked by an unpredictable president, leaves little conviction in any future market rallies, according to UBS.
“Trump’s administration isn’t as impervious to market pain as it may have appeared for a while.
Read MoreUS-China trade war surges, overshadowing Trump climbdown
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The US-China trade war intensified Thursday, sending the global economy into unknown territory and dampening relief after President Donald Trump’s earlier climbdown from a wider tariff onslaught against the rest of the world.
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Read MoreStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall as Nvidia reveals costly limits on China exports
US stock futures fell after Nvidia (NVDA) revealed costly new curbs on chip exports to China, and investors grappled with uncertainty over President Trump’s trade policy.
Futures attached to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) slumped 0.5%. Futures attached to the benchmark S&P 500 (ES=F) fell 0.8%.
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Market Commentary: Time To Buy This 9.12% Yield Stock?
It’s rare to find a stock offering a 9%+ yield that doesn’t have some murkiness under the hood, but is Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) that diamond in the rough?
We investigate whether this REIT that specializes in leasing healthcare facilities, a segment that has been traditionally regarded as recession-resistant, is worthy of a portfolio spot now.
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