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Source: Live Mint India’s markets regulator has set a minimum investment threshold of ₹10 lakh for investing in specialised investment funds (SIF), a new asset class that allows mutual funds to offer advanced investment strategies to investors. Accredited investors, however, are exempt from this requirement, as per the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s framework…
Source: Live Mint The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday issued a draft circular providing clarifications regarding its recent regulations prohibiting regulated entities, such as stock exchanges, depositories and clearing corporations, from associating with unregistered content creators who offer advice, recommendations or performance claims about any security. The capital market regulator had…
Source: Live Mint Things are gradually falling in place for the Indian commercial real estate sector, translating into higher demand for Grade-A offices. Unlike the residential segment, which had a subdued September quarter (Q2FY25), office leasing trends present a more optimistic picture. Net absorption of commercial real estate across India’s top seven cities stood at…
Source: Live Mint As the year comes to an end, it’s a good time to take a moment and review your finances. The end of the year isn’t just for celebrations—it’s also a chance to organize your money, save on taxes, and get ready for a financially healthy 2025. Whether you’re someone who plans everything…
Source: Live Mint A number of key decisions were taken in the 236th meeting of Central Board of Trustees (CBT), EPFO on Saturday. These changes relate to paying a higher interest to subscribers, Investment in InvITs and REIT, and redemption Policy for ETF investments. The meeting was headed by Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour…
Source: Live Mint Samvat 2081: With the onset of the auspicious Vikram Samvat 2081, investors are looking to tap into high-growth opportunities for wealth creation and asset management. Experts suggest investors build a diversified portfolio for the new Hindu financial year to seize maximum returns and lower risk with various trading instruments. Analysts say that…
Source: Live Mint Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) are innovative financial instruments that have emerged as pivotal investment avenues in India. As the country seeks to modernise its infrastructure and boost real estate development, these trusts provide a structured way for investors to gain exposure to these sectors. This article…
Source: Business Standard Domestic investors (predominately developers) took the lead with around 79 per cent share in equity capital inflows in July-September 2024. 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 14 2024 | 4:45 PM IST Equity investments in Indian real estate rose 46 per cent to $8.9 billion during January-September this year, according…
Source: Live Mint When it comes to growing wealth, exploring diverse investment options is crucial, especially in a landscape where SME IPOs can be unpredictable. While SME IPOs may attract attention for their potential high returns, alternatives like mutual funds, stocks, ETFs, real estate, and REITs offer compelling benefits that can enhance financial security and…
Source: Business Standard Illustration: Ajay Mohanty 2 min read Last Updated : Sep 18 2024 | 8:54 PM IST The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) expects the assets under management (AUM) of real estate investment trusts (Reits) to surge manifold in the coming years, underpinned by regulatory reforms, transparency in valuations, and…
