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Equity MF inflows down 3% at ₹24,269 cr in Apr amid geopolitical tensions

Equity MF inflows dip for fourth month to ₹24,269 crore as lumpsum slows while SIPs touch record ₹26,632 crore and AUM crosses ₹70 trillion driven by debt inflows

Sebi may allow colocation in commodity bourses to boost efficiency

Commodity derivatives advisory panel at Sebi is reviewing a proposal to allow colocation, which could improve price discovery, liquidity, and market participation

SBI mulls equity capital raise in FY26; board to discuss proposal

SBI's share closed 0.72 per cent lower at Rs 811.75 per share on the BSE. The board is also considering the results for the fourth quarter ended March 2025 and annual results for FY25 on May 3, 2025

Indian stock market's $489-bn equity rally is winning back global funds

Overseas investors turned net buyers in mid-April, drawn to the nation as a relative haven from tariff uncertainty

India's options amid uncertainty: Equity, skilling, and housing support

To exploit the opportunities from current crisis, a two-pronged strategy can be conceived - restructuring trade partnerships and developing a strategic industrial policy to benefit from these part

Equities now appear pale in the shadow of gold's glittering returns

This is the best 12-month period for gold in the international market since May 2006 when yellow metal had rallied 54.6 per cent between May 2005 and May 2006

Top Indian cities get $26.6 bn realty equity inflow between 2022 and 2024

Mumbai topped the real estate equity investment with the highest inflow of $6.9 billion, accounting for a 26 per cent share in total real estate equity investments between 2022-24

Core biz recovery, biryani bet boost Devyani International outlook

Sky Gate acquisition and improving same-store sales brighten outlook for QSR major

Indian markets spring back to life with best weekly gains since 2021

Sensex rose 2% on Thursday by renewed risk-on sentiment after trade talks progress

Govt to convert Rs 37K cr Voda Idea dues into equity, raise stake to 49%

Promoters will continue to retain operational control of firm

EQT closes $23.16 billion infra fund at hard cap amid investor demand

The fund has already committed nearly half of its capital across 12 investments, spanning sectors such as digital infrastructure, energy transition, and resource efficiency

Balanced advantage fund equity exposure off lows as valuations improve

In the case of ICICI Prudential BAF, the net equity exposure was 47 per cent last month compared to a low of 31.4 per cent in August 2024

goSTOPS raises Rs 35 crore in Series A funding led by Blume Ventures

With this fresh equity infusion, goSTOPS, founded in 2014, aims to increase its capacity from 2,500 to 10,000 beds across 100 locations over the next 24 months

From FPI standpoint, India easiest market to sell: Herald Van Der Linde

Says investors should focus on sectors and stories that could benefit from the current macroeconomic environment

Casa, term deposits more than double in 10 years, says Pankaj Chaudhary

The amount raised by equity issuances registered a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2 per cent, reaching Rs 1.97 trillion at the end of FY24

Flexible workspace operators bullish on growth, raise equity: Report

Flexible office space providers are bullish on demand for managed workspace during 2025 as corporates look for agile and cost-effective solutions to reduce overheads. Many flexible workspace operators are expected to hit capital markets this year to raise funds for the expansion of their businesses. The overall gross leasing of office spaces across major seven cities hit an all-time high in 2024. The gross leasing of office space rose 19 per cent to a record 885.2 lakh square feet across eight major cities, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Flexible office space operators rented substantial space from real estate developers and property owners for renting out to small, medium and large enterprises. Bengaluru-based operator Simpliwork Offices CEO and Founder Kunal Walia said the company will keep expanding its portfolio across major cities to meet the rising demand for flexible workspaces. "Companies are increasingly seeking agile, cost-effective solutions to adapt to the evolving

Time's ripe for investors to raise equity exposure: Trideep Bhattacharya

However, we expect the focus to shift back to 'corporate earnings recovery' in the second half

An opportunity in capex decline: Scrap new schemes, BSNL equity infusion

Not too many tears would be shed for a squeeze on capex if the hit is primarily on infusing equity into a state-owned enterprise and on new schemes that are yet to be announced

Pioneer Jellice and Ashok Matches launch open offer for IGCL Stake

This comes after Narmada Gelatines Ltd (NGL), a subsidiary of Pioneer Jellice, acquired 1 million shares of India Gelatine at a price of Rs 408 per share, for a total value of Rs 40 crore on Wednesday

Lock-up on nearly Rs 1.2 trillion pre-IPO shares to lift in two months

The expiry of the lock-in period could have implications for these companies, as some investors might look to sell their holdings