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HDFC Bank says Bahrain court rejects all seven Credit Suisse AT1 claims

Bahrain High Civil Court rejected two investor cases on September 9 after five similar matters were dismissed in July and August, according to HDFC Bank

How to choose the right broker based on your investment style and needs

With demat account openings rising, investors should choose brokers based on trading style, platform reliability, costs, margin rules and safety record

Over 500 investors with $1 trn wealth to attend iBrics Summit on Sep 12-13

More than 500 institutional investors, pension funds, and family offices managing a total wealth of over USD 1 trillion will participate in the inaugural iBRICS Summit 2026 here next week, organisers said on Saturday. The two-day summit, convened alongside the 18th BRICS Summit in the National Capital on September 12-13, is designed to connect sovereign capital with bankable infrastructure, energy, and digital capacity projects across the 21 BRICS member states and partner nations, the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) said in a statement. The summit comes at a critical juncture as BRICS economies adapt to shifting trade dynamics, US tariff pressures, and high dollar-clearing costs, SWFI Chairman and Lead Co-Chair of iBRICS, Lakshmi Narayanan, said. "With tariffs and sanctions stressing traditional corridors, funds and ministries need direct access to allocate capital differently. We are providing that dedicated venue alongside the Leaders' Summit," Narayanan said. The ...

Flexi-cap funds attract nearly ₹50,000 crore during January-July 2026

Flexi-cap mutual fund schemes attracted nearly Rs 50,000 crore in net inflows during January-July 2026, marking a 27 per cent increase over the year-ago period, as investors increasingly favoured equity strategies that can dynamically move across market-cap segments. The strong flow momentum has been accompanied by a sharp expansion in the investor and asset base. Flexi-cap fund folios rose to 2.44 crore in July 2026 from 1.94 crore a year earlier, adding around 50 lakh investor accounts. Assets under management of the category stood at around Rs 6 lakh crore as of July 2026, up from Rs 4.94 lakh crore in July 2025, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi). While monthly flows moderated in July, the category continued to command a significant share of equity mutual fund flows. Flexi-cap funds received Rs 4,709 crore in July, compared with Rs 5,231 crore in June. "The category has seen robust growth in both folios and assets. Flexi-cap funds recorded th

Choosing a balanced advantage fund? Look beyond returns to strategy, risk

Balanced advantage funds are raising equity exposure, but investors must assess allocation models, portfolio risks and downside protection-not just past returns

India's venture capital recovery looks anaemic as deal value grows just 5%

Deal value grows 5% against a 161% global surge in the first seven months

Women leaders prefer PE, VC funding despite knowledge gap: Barclays study

Indian HNW women are increasingly eyeing private equity and venture capital, but limited knowledge, lack of trusted advice and time constraints remain key barriers to alternative investing

Stocks vs mutual funds: What’s better if you don’t have time to invest? | Investment tips

For busy professionals, the choice between direct stocks and mutual funds depends on more than returns. It comes down to your financial goals, risk appetite, investing knowledge

FIIs dump $5.2 billion in FMCG stocks: What could bring them back?

FMCG stocks are often seen as a defensive bet, but foreign investors have been steadily pulling money out of the sector. FIIs have sold around $5.25 billion worth of FMCG stocks over the past 12 month

Amid record FII selling, these two sectors quietly won global investors | Share market

Foreign investors have been selling Indian equities aggressively over the past year. But amid this broad-based exodus, two sectors quietly attracted more than ₹51,700 crore in FII money.

Sebi's investor education spend remains flat at ₹2.25 crore in FY26

Investor Protection Fund balance rose to Rs 965 crore in FY26, while higher investment income boosted the corpus despite investor education spending remaining unchanged

Can you trust finfluencers? Key things investors must know before acting on their advice

Millions of Indians now rely on finfluencers for money management tips, investment advice and market insights. While they have made financial education more accessible, a recent CFA Institute report

How India’s top investors beat a flat stock market in July

While the broader market has barely moved in July, some of India's best-known investors have quietly outperformed. From Vijay Kedia and Madhusudan Kela to Akash Bhansali and Ashish Dhawan

Choosing the right mutual fund? Check these 7 key factors | How to choose the best mutual funds

With hundreds of mutual fund options available, selecting the right fund can be difficult for investors. While many rely on star ratings or recent returns, factors such as fund category

Climate 'black swan' risks: Why investors are preparing for the worst

Climate risks are no longer just an environmental concern. Large investors are now studying whether climate tipping points could trigger sudden losses across financial markets

Cat-III AIFs post industry-beating growth for third year in a row

Commitments raised, other parameters have grown faster than other AIF categories

When timing market hurts more than it helps investors over the long term

Market timing is a mirage. Nobody can repeatedly know when the market will fall, when the danger has passed, and when it is safe to return

SpaceX lost $600 billion in a week: What spooked investors | SpaceX share price

SpaceX has lost nearly $600 billion in market value in just one week, with shares plunging 23% from their recent peak. Investors are worried about the company's massive $20 billion bond offering

Waterways Leisure allots shares worth ₹263 crore to anchor investors

Cruise operator raises Rs 263.25 crore from marquee anchor investors ahead of its Rs 585-crore IPO, which opens for public subscription on Tuesday

How to choose between guaranteed returns and growth-focused investments

Using a growth asset for a short-term need risks a forced sale at a loss and investing in a guaranteed asset for a 20-year goal risks loss of purchasing power