Shares of asset management companies (AMCs) rose up to five per cent on Thursday amid reports that markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is about to release a revised consultation paper on overhaul to expenses charged by mutual funds. The new proposals from Sebi are expected to have a lower impact on AMCs' profit margins than the earlier ones.
Leading the gains on Thursday was Nippon Life India AMC, which saw a 4.8 per cent increase in its share price. Following closely behind was HDFC AMC, whose shares rise 4.5 per cent. The other two listed AMCs —