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Listed global funds pour $1.3 bn into India's equity markets in September
The strong inflows from listed funds into the domestic markets come on the back of an increase in India's weightage
 "Listed global funds pour $1.3 bn into India's equity markets in September")
Weekly Treasury bills' yield rise as bank liquidity deficit nears Rs 1 trn
The Reserve Bank of India set the cut-off yield on 91-day, 182-day and 364-day T-bill at 6.93 per cent, 7.14 per cent and 7.16 per cent respectively
 "Weekly Treasury bills' yield rise as bank liquidity deficit nears Rs 1 trn")
Vijay Shekhar Sharma launches AIF with target corpus of Rs 30 crore
Paytm Founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma on Monday announced the launch of VSS Investments Fund for his private investments, with a total target corpus of Rs 30 crore.
 "Vijay Shekhar Sharma launches AIF with target corpus of Rs 30 crore")
FPI selloff in Indian shares continues in first half of Oct: NSDL data
Equity mutual funds have seen inflows from domestic investors for 31 consecutive months, according to official data
 "FPI selloff in Indian shares continues in first half of Oct: NSDL data")
India's top regulators investigating alternate investment funds: Report
The sources declined to be identified because they are not authorised to speak to the media. Sebi and RBI did not respond to requests for comment
 "India's top regulators investigating alternate investment funds: Report")
Vivriti Asset Management receives $200 million in three credit funds
VAM said the commitments have been raised for three credit funds, including Vivriti Wealth Optimizer Fund, Vivriti Emerging Corporate Bond Fund, and Vivriti Alpha Debt Fund - Enhanced
 "Vivriti Asset Management receives $200 million in three credit funds")
Investment bankers see highest fee income at $968 million in Jan-Sept
Private equity-backed M&As amounted to $11.1 billion, down 58.1 per cent from a year ago, and the lowest first nine months period by value since 2020
 "Investment bankers see highest fee income at $968 million in Jan-Sept")
Cash holdings with mutual funds at 16-month low of 4.8% in September
Fund houses put cash to use despite market uncertainty
 "Cash holdings with mutual funds at 16-month low of 4.8% in September")
Deal activities decline marginally to $13.37 billion in Sept quarter
There were 345 transactions involving USD 13.394 billion in the preceding April-June quarter, as per the report by consultancy firm Grant Thornton Bharat
 "Deal activities decline marginally to $13.37 billion in Sept quarter")
58% large cap index funds fail to beat underlying indices in first half
According to S&P Dow Jones Indices the underperformance rates for the domestic equity and bond mutual funds have been elevated over the past three- and five-year periods
 "58% large cap index funds fail to beat underlying indices in first half")
Angel tax norms: Govt extends safe harbour to convertible preference shares
Issues final valuation rules for funding in unlisted startups for foreign and domestic investors
 "Angel tax norms: Govt extends safe harbour to convertible preference shares")
22-year-old calls it his biggest mistake after losing Rs 67 lakh in crypto
A 22-year-old Google employee, whose aim was to resign at age 35 with Rs 41 crore savings, lost Rs 67 lakh post investing into crypto. He called it his 'biggest financial mistake'
 "22-year-old calls it his biggest mistake after losing Rs 67 lakh in crypto")
VC firm gradCapital launches $6 million fund for students' startups
The VC fund on Friday said it will offer a standard cheque of USD 40,000 (Rs 33 lakh) at 4 per cent equity in companies set up by students
Art, watches & luxury handbags to see the highest interest from ultra-rich
According to a report by Knight Frank, 53 per cent of ultra-high-net-worth Indians are likely to purchase these three items in the current year
 "Art, watches & luxury handbags to see the highest interest from ultra-rich")
Tech boom? India to see 40 startups launch IPOs in the next two years
SaaS, B2C Product Companies, and FinTech are amongst the most promising categories to produce IPO-ready companies.
 "Tech boom? India to see 40 startups launch IPOs in the next two years")
Gold demand in India this year could fall 10% to hit 3-year low: WGC
In the June quarter, scrap supplies jumped 61% from a year ago to 37.6 metric tons, the highest in nearly 3 years, the data showed
 "Gold demand in India this year could fall 10% to hit 3-year low: WGC")
With 70% drop in funding, startups in India begin reducing burn rate
Number of profitable unicorns is projected to grow across most sectors in 3-4 years, from 30 in FY22 to 55 in FY27.
 "With 70% drop in funding, startups in India begin reducing burn rate")
VC firm Omnivore announces first close of third fund at $150 million
Omnivore Agritech and Climate Sustainability Fund, launched last April, will focus on startups developing breakthrough tech for agriculture, food, climate, and rural economy
 "VC firm Omnivore announces first close of third fund at $150 million")
RTP Global closes $1bn fund, will make third of investments in India
Fund will invest in sectors that include artificial intelligence, enterprise software, fintech
 "RTP Global closes $1bn fund, will make third of investments in India")
Private equity investments in real estate sector down by 20% YoY in H23
Investors turn cautious on geo-political worries, recession fears
 "Private equity investments in real estate sector down by 20% YoY in H23")