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Expect high single-digit or low double-digit return in MAAFs over long term

Instead of hiking allocation steeply or exiting these funds altogether after the recent run-up, go for partial rebalancing

Cabinet approves ₹1 trn Urban Challenge Fund to drive urban transformation

Centre approves Rs 1 trillion Urban Challenge Fund to catalyse Rs 4 trillion investment, promote market-led urban reforms and boost climate-resilient infrastructure

Quality funds: Long-term investors seeking sustainable gains may invest

These funds carry valuation risk and can lag during speculative phases of bull markets

Unspent ₹43,636 cr lies in states' SNA accounts despite higher allocations

More than Rs 43,000 crore remains unutilised in states' SNA accounts under major centrally sponsored schemes, even as Budget sharply raises allocations for education, water and nutrition programmes

Proposed LLP Act 2008 tweaks could reshape AIF structures in India

Likely amendments may ease compliance, enable greater foreign inflows

Pharma & healthcare funds: Easing valuations, rising insurance aid outlook

Price controls by the Indian regulator, USFDA actions, and concentration risk are key concerns

Fintechs cornered $2.4 billion investments in 2025 as funding moderated

Fintech funding stayed muted in 2025 at $2.4 billion, with fewer deals, IPOs and acquisitions, reflecting sustained investor caution after the 2021 peak

Balanced advantage funds explained Why they may suit moderate risk investors in 2026

As markets turn volatile and uncertainty clouds 2026, balanced advantage funds are emerging as a preferred option for moderate-risk investors. This video explains how these funds work

Moderate-risk investors may choose balanced advantage funds for 2026

Balanced advantage funds offer equity participation with lower volatility through dynamic asset allocation, though they are not risk-free and returns can turn negative over the short term

Mutual fund AUM surges 18% in 2025, slowest in 3 years: Amfi data

Led by ICICI Pru, top four AMCs add over Rs 6 trillion to combined AUM

AIF industry seeks tax parity for private credit funds in Budget

India's AIF industry urges tax parity for private credit funds and clearer rules for Category III AIFs in the upcoming Union Budget to ensure fair treatment and reduce disputes

Sector, thematic funds' outlook: Avoid over-allocation, chasing returns

These concentrated bets suit experienced investors who can assess sector prospects and invest at attractive valuations

Sector, thematic funds 2026 outlook: Avoid over-allocation, chasing returns

Thematic and sector funds offer focused exposure to structural trends that may not be adequately represented in broader diversified portfolios

MUFG deal: Shriram Finance likely to benefit from lower cost of funds

Some experts also said that with a significantly strengthened capital base, the lender may consider a move towards becoming a universal bank

Year-end fund review: Is underperformance cyclical or fundamental?

Temporary underperformance could be due to the fund manager's investment style not being favoured by the market currently; wait out such phases

JSW Energy board clears plan to raise up to ₹10K crore via securities

JSW Energy's board on Friday approved the proposal of raising up to Rs 10,000 crore in one or more tranches, through issuance of securities on private offerings, qualified institutions placements, or any other method or combination thereof. The board in its meeting on Friday also approved the proposal of issuance of 95,23,809 equity shares, on a preferential issue basis, to JTPM Metal Traders Ltd, a member of the Promoter Group (JTPM) at an issue price of Rs 525 per equity share, including a premium of Rs 515 per equity share, a regulatory filing said. According to the filing, the board has also approved issuance of 4,76,19,047 warrants, on a preferential issue basis, to JTPM, with each warrant carrying a right exercisable by the warrant allottee to subscribe to one equity share per warrant, for cash consideration, at a price of Rs 525 per warrant (including a premium of Rs 515 per warrant). The board approved "the raising of funds of up to Rs 10,000 crore in one or more tranches, .

No funds since year from Centre for Jal Jeevan scheme: Maharashtra minister

Maharashtra has not received central funds for the Jal Jeevan Mission' scheme since October 2024 and is using state funds to complete the ongoing projects, the government said on Friday. In a written reply to a question, the government also said that the lack of funds has hampered the pace of existing projects. The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) aims to provide functional tap water connections to every rural household in India, ensuring safe and adequate drinking water to citizens. In the reply submitted to the legislative council, Water Supply and Sanitation Department Minister Gulabrao Patil said that 51,560 schemes have been sanctioned under the water programme, of which 25429 are still ongoing. Patil informed the Upper House of the state legislature that the state government has given Rs 2,483.58 crore in 2024-25 and Rs 2,103.25 crore in the current fiscal year to complete the ongoing works. The state government said that the pace of the works under the Jal Jeevan Mission has been .

Saviynt raises $700 mn Series B at about $3 bn valuation; KKR leads round

Saviynt has raised $700 million in Series B funding at a $3 billion valuation, led by KKR, to speed up product development, AI capabilities and deeper integration with hyperscalers, software platforms

Avoid exiting Balanced Advantage Funds based on short-term underperformance

Balanced Advantage Funds have had a weak year, but advisors warn against knee-jerk exits, saying investors should stay invested unless a fund persistently lags peers and benchmarks

First-time, women fund managers outperform in FFS scheme: SIDBI CMD

First-time and women-led fund managers outperformed in SIDBI's Fund of Funds for Startups scheme, delivering strong returns and supporting 1,300 startups, says SIDBI CMD Manoj Mittal