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Source: Live Mint India’s new securities markets regulator, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, pledged to address the concerns of foreign investors, pursue ‘optimum regulation’, and enhance transparency—only to leave market experts wanting more. Pandey, who took over from Madhabi Puri Buch as the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India on 1 March, said a…
Source: Live Mint These funds primarily attract foreign and NRI investors; however, their widespread adoption is limited by the high minimum investment requirement. Retail funds, which can accept investments as low as $100, are yet to be launched. In the previous Union budget, the government extended favourable tax treatment to retail funds in Gift City,…
Source: Live Mint This means that AIF income, previously treated as business income, will now be considered capital gains. While capital gains are taxed at 12.5%, the highest business income tax slab is 30%. The amendment is significant given that, according to data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), more than 1,400…
Source: Live Mint In 2023, Kamath stepped down as head of fixed income of the mutual fund segment to head the newly set-up alternatives business. According to a private presentation accessed by Mint, the AIF will only lend to financial services-related companies and is targeting an internal rate of return (IRR) of 11% to 14%….
Source: Live Mint His Indian portfolio was equally scattered, featuring 25-30 mutual fund schemes and random stocks chosen based on tips from friends and online forums. Despite his proactive approach, Rohan’s investments lacked direction and alignment with his financial goals. His story highlights a common challenge faced by NRIs: balancing investments between India and global…
Source: Live Mint Gopani has received financial backing from legendary investor Shivanand Mankekar and family, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity. Gopani was formerly head of equity at Axis Mutual Fund but left in 2023. Axis Mutual Fund faced a front-running investigation in 2023 and saw a…
Source: Live Mint Regardless of the method, this exercise is crucial, as it leads to a recommended and potentially suitable asset allocation for the client’s long-term investment strategy. Asset allocation is a cornerstone of any robust investment plan. However, the relevance of this exercise diminishes if an investor exclusively seeks equity investments or if the…
Source: Business Standard 2 min read Last Updated : Sep 10 2024 | 5:31 PM IST Golden Growth Fund, which is a real estate focused Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), plans to raise Rs 400 crore from investors to buy land and develop real estate projects in the national capital. In a statement, Golden…
