Page 18 - Investment

Multi asset allocation funds: Investment option in a volatile market

Such funds allocate investments across various asset classes, including equities, debt, and sometimes commodities like gold

Barclays PLC to invest Rs 2,300 crore in India to support business growth

The capital infusion will enable the bank to expand its reach to a wider client base, including corporate and financial sponsor clients and ultra-high-net-worth individuals in India

Despite lower FY26 estimates, Street remains bullish on AMC stocks

Such a trend of pessimism would show up as lower inflows to mutual funds, including lower SIP inflows

Carnelian Asset targets $2 bn AUM by FY26, plans expansion in 7 cities

Carnelian Asset Management & Advisors aims to increase its asset under management (AUM) to USD 2 billion by March next financial year, notwithstanding the current subdued market sentiment. The entity, which manages funds of high networth individuals, also plans to expand its reach in seven new cities during the next financial year. "We hope to touch AUM of USD 1.2 billion by this month end and USD 2 billion by the end of next financial year," Carnelian Asset Management & Advisors founder Swati Khemani told PTI. Asked if the subdued market sentiment has impacted fund flow, she said, most of the investors feel that this is a temporary phenomenon and it should be corrected during the course of next financial year. Most investors of Portfolio Management Services and Alternate Investment Funds are having deep pockets and their investment horizon is medium to long-term. To attract overseas money, Khemani said, Carnelian Asset Management & Advisors has set up an office in GIFT ...

Firms pull back on investor meets amid weaker earnings, bearish sentiment

While sectors like services and telecommunications have continued to increase engagement, the overall number of meetings across companies has fallen by over 7.4 per cent from its peak

India is where smart money should be: Mirae Asset Global Investments

Kim says that even as short-term investor interest has shifted towards AI and tech stocks in the US and China, India remains an attractive long-term opportunity for global investors

Home & personal care sector needs ₹1 trn for sustainable future: IHPCIA

The home and personal care sector requires about Rs 1 lakh crore investment initially for a sustainable future using more eco-friendly methods like clean energy and processes for production, as per the industry estimates. The Indian Home and Personal Care (HPC) industry, currently valued at approximately Rs 65,000 crore for home care and nearly Rs 2,00,000 crore for personal care, is poised for a major shift towards sustainability, a statement by Indian Home and Personal Care Industry Association (IHPCIA) said. The sector stands at a critical juncture where strategic investments in renewable resources, eco-friendly manufacturing, and advanced packaging solutions can drive beyond GDP-linked growth and propel double-digit expansion. To enable this transformation, the industry requires substantial capital infusion. A transition from fossil-based inputs to renewable alternatives demands the construction of ethylene cracker complexes, each costing around Rs 20,000 crore, with at least f

Neobanking startup Zolve secures $251 million funding in equity, debt mix

The company has about 750,000 users and was launched in 2021

How a personal financial misstep can affect your investment?

Define short-term and long-term financial objectives before taking a loan, keep a reserve to handle unforeseen expenses without relying solely on credit

Investment in information security likely to grow 16.4% in 2025: Gartner

Building on the momentum from the previous year, security services is projected to record the highest growth among all segments, with an expected 19 per cent increase in 2025

EU investors eye fresh investments in Indian equities, says Macquarie

European nations are among the leading destinations for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in India

Statsguru: A shift from bank deposits to real estate and securities

It is high time to assess the preference of Indian households towards different investment streams as Trumponomics affects their valuation

AIF commitments top Rs 13 trillion as HNIs prefer diversification

Data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) shows that total funds raised by AIFs reached Rs 5.27 trillion, with total investments exceeding Rs 5 trillion in December

Andhra Pradesh bags Rs 1,700 crore solar project lined up for Telangana

This comes close on the heels of the reported relocation of key investments from Telangana, like Corning International Corporation to Tamil Nadu and Kaynes Semicon to Gujarat

ESFs: Ideal for investors seeking FD-plus returns, low volatility

As of January 31, 2025, ESFs managed assets worth ₹42,161 crore, according to the Association of Mutual Funds in India

Darwinbox secures $140 million investment from Partners Group, KKR

The investment aims to accelerate the company's international expansion and enhance its technology capabilities

PM Modi urges stakeholders to invest in people, innovation to create jobs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged all stakeholders to come together and invest in people for skill development, nurturing talent and promoting innovation which are essential for job creation and boosting the economy. Participating in post-Budget webinar on employment, Modi said the government has provided skill training to 3 crore youth since 2014 and decided to upgrade 1,000 ITIs and set up five centres of excellence. He stated that capacity building and talent nurturing act as a foundation stone for national development and in the next phase of growth, greater investment in these sectors is essential. "The vision of 'investment in people' stands on three pillars -- education, healthcare, and skill development," he said adding that today, India's education system is undergoing a transformation. All stakeholders must come forward, as they are key to the success of the Indian economy, he said. The prime minister said India is the fastest-growing major economy in the w

India to set up LLM for AI research: PM Modi at post-Budget webinar

The Prime Minister was addressing a post-Budget webinar. His statement comes at a time when India is trying to compete with the top global forces in the field of artificial intelligence

Investment firm Prosus may turn to artificial intelligence to shape biz

In India, Prosus has investments in Swiggy and owns payment technology (tech) company PayU, Rapido, a ride-hailing aggregator, and ecommerce platform Meesho

States' investment friendliness index to be launched in 2 months: NITI

NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani has said that work on the second phase of the investment friendliness index of states is in progress and it is expected to be released in a month or two. The Union government in its FY26 Budget announced the launch of the 'Investment Friendliness Index of States' in 2025 to further the spirit of competitive cooperative federalism. This index will motivate states to review regulations to identify what is impeding investment. The initiative aims to promote healthy competition among states to attract private investment. The Ministry of Finance is working on the parameters related to 'Investment Friendly Index of States' in consultation with NITI Aayog and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). In an interview with PTI-Bhasha, Virmani said, "The first phase of preparing the index has been completed. Work is going on in the second phase. In this, suggestions are being taken from the industry. The opinion of the industry is ..