Financial Investment

India's EAAA Alternatives to invest up to ₹400 bn in clean energy by 2030

EAAA Alternatives on Tuesday got a $60 million commitment from the European Investment Bank for the India Energy Transition Fund, which is looking to raise about $300 million by the end of the year

Abu Dhabi's IHC to buy 43.5% in Sammaan Capital for ₹8,850 crore

Abu Dhabi investor to become promoter, can nominate directors

India plans to widen pension fund investments to boost returns: PFRDA chair

The regulator is considering allowing pension funds to invest in gold and silver exchange-traded funds, venture capital funds, private credit, and alternative investment funds (AIFs), S. Ramann said

PFRDA looks to boost investment in booming infrastructure sector

Infrastructure is a core component of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic goals, driving the administration to look for ways to incentivize investment and close a large funding gap

Enzyme Offices looks to double revenue this fiscal, plans ₹50 cr investment

Enzyme Offices offers flexible and managed workspaces in India, catering to enterprises, startups, and SMEs

India Inc turns to equity, bonds as cheaper bank loans remain elusive

With RBI rate cuts yet to fully pass through to bank loans, corporate India is tapping bond and equity markets at record levels, taking advantage of lower costs and better valuations

Electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette raises $21 mn in funding round

The partnership with TDK Ventures represents a pivotal step in Ultraviolette's mission to develop and scale globally competitive performance-oriented EVs, it stated

Dixon Technologies' China playbook faces crucial Centre's FDI test

The note states that any investment or transfer of ownership from countries sharing a land border with India

Temasek looks to invest more in family-run businesses after Haldiram's deal

Family businesses in India, with their multigenerational legacies, strong domestic brands and loyal customers, have become attractive for global investors in recent years

Indian pension managers request to relax bond investment guidelines

Retirement fund managers in India have asked the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority to ease the cap on the purchase of corporate bonds with a maturity period of less than three years

Wealthy Indian investors prefer gold, global markets to cash reserves: HSBC

HSBC's 2025 report reveals affluent Indian investors are moving away from cash holdings in favour of gold, alternatives, and global markets to meet long-term financial goals

PE/VC investments fell 68% in May to $2.4 billion; deal count declined 24%

As a result of heightened geopolitical tensions, US tariff policy and other external headwinds, the investors are in a cautious and wait-and-watch mode, the report noted

Quadria Group announces HealthQuad Fund III with $300 million corpus

Quadria Group has retained a large part of the existing investment and investment committee team members, who will continue to be involved in the existing portfolio investments, company statement says

Piramal Finance raises Rs 2.9K cr via bonds backed by mutual funds

Funds raised through three tranches will be used for onward lending, refinancing, debt repayment and short-term investments, says the Piramal Enterprises NBFC arm

AIF investments rise 32% to ₹5.38 trillion by March 2025, shows data

Rising volatility and evolving macro trends are driving HNIs to invest more in AIFs, which reached ₹5.38 trillion by March 2025, as they move beyond traditional asset classes

Jio BlackRock joint venture JBIAPL gets Sebi nod to be investment advisor

The Jio Financial-BlackRock joint venture marks another milestone with Sebi clearance for investment advisory services, following its mutual fund approval

Brookfield plans to raise India bet to $100 billion over the next 5 years

New York-based Brookfield Asset Management aims to quadruple India exposure to $100 billion as part of its plan to double global AUM to $2 trillion in five years

RBI proposes relaxation in norms for investment in AIFs by banks, NBFCs

The RBI has proposed capping investment by regulated entities in AIF schemes at 15%, with a 10% ceiling per entity, while also allowing exemptions for strategic funds

RBI relaxes norms for FPI investments in corporate debt securities

At present, investments by FPIs in corporate debt securities through the general route are subject to the short-term investment and concentration limit

Venture capital, private equity funds bet big on traditional sectors

Investments in the BFSI segment went up 3.5x in 2024 over the previous year, touching $ 1.1 billion through 42 deals in which 47 per cent were above $50 million.