Indian equity markets are witnessing a shift driven by sustained domestic inflows, even as valuations in select segments remain elevated amid strong retail participation and steady systematic investment plan (SIP) contributions. Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) note that monthly SIP inflows, which have crossed ₹28,000 crore, are influencing market behaviour by providing consistent…
India’s young investors are now building multi-asset portfolios that combine equity mutual fund SIPs, gold and cryptocurrencies, a shift enabled by wider access through digital platforms and rising exposure to global financial narratives. As participation expands, market participants say the key debate is less about access and more about the role each asset class should…
Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund has announced the launch of ‘MPOWER SIF’, marking its entry into the newly introduced Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) category notified by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The SIF framework allows fund houses to offer investment strategies beyond conventional mutual fund structures, including long-short strategies, derivatives-based approaches and more…
BOBCARD Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of Baroda, has expanded its travel-related offers and discounts through partnerships with multiple travel booking platforms. The company said customers using BOBCARD credit cards will be eligible for discounts and EMI-based offers on bookings made through platforms such as Air India, MakeMyTrip, EaseMyTrip, Goibibo, Paytm Travel, Yatra,…
Indian investors are balancing wealth creation with financial protection in their long-term portfolios, with retirement-linked market products and guaranteed return plans witnessing rising adoption across age groups, according to data released by Policybazaar, a digital insurance marketplace and aggregator. The data showed that Pension Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs) recorded nearly 10-fold growth in FY26…
Motilal Oswal Private Wealth has retained a neutral stance on Indian equities while maintaining a relative overweight position on mid- and small-cap stocks, citing resilience in domestic macroeconomic fundamentals despite ongoing global uncertainties. In its latest Alpha Strategist May 2026 report titled “Down, But Not Out”, the wealth management firm said Indian capital markets have…
Groww Mutual Fund has launched the Groww Nifty Smallcap 250 Momentum Quality 100 ETF, an open-ended exchange traded fund (ETF) tracking the Nifty Smallcap 250 Momentum Quality 100 Index-TRI, subject to tracking error. The new fund offer (NFO) for the scheme opened on May 29 and will close on June 12. According to the fund…
Generali Central Life Insurance has declared a bonus of ₹102.54 crore for the financial year 2025-26, benefiting more than 95,000 policyholders under participating insurance policies. The insurer said the declared bonus marked a growth of over 21 per cent compared with the previous financial year. Over the past five financial years, the bonus amount has…
Mumbai-based Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company (KMAMC) on Friday (May 29) announced the launch of the Kotak Nifty Alpha Low-Volatility 30 Index Fund, an open-ended scheme that will replicate and track the Nifty Alpha Low-Volatility 30 Index. The new fund offer (NFO) opens for subscription on May 29 and will close on June 12. According…
CME Group has reduced performance bond (margin) requirements for key precious metal futures contracts, lowering collateral levels for gold and silver as part of its routine risk review process. According to a clearing notice issued by CME Clearing, the initial margin requirement for COMEX 100-ounce gold futures has been reduced to 5% from 6%, while…
