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Conservative hybrid funds can be a better bet than fixed deposits

Asset allocation ensures investor gets small exposure to stocks in a predominantly bond portfolio

Agritech startup Arya.ag raises Rs 242 crore in pre-series D funding round

Agritech startup Arya.ag on Wednesday said it has raised USD 29 million (Rs 242 crore) in a funding round from investors to expand its business. The company, an integrated grain commerce platform, said in a statement that the amount was raised in a Pre-Series D funding round, led by Switzerland-based investment firm Blue Earth Capital. The round also included participation from existing investors Asia Impact and Quona Capital. "Arya.ag plans to utilise the Pre-Series D funds to gain market share and improve its profitability," the company said. The company posted a profit of Rs 17 crore over revenue of Rs 360 crore in 2023-24. It saw a profit growth of over 36 per cent compared to FY23. Arya.ag offers an agri-commerce platform that seamlessly connects sellers and buyers of agriproducts to facilitate and streamline commerce, driving efficiencies and reducing waste. The platform integrates warehouse discovery, farmgate-level storage, finance and market linkages, providing a ...

Investors shift to Singapore Exchange after RBI's curbs on rupee futures

The Reserve Bank of India has been seeking to increase the volume of rupee derivatives traded in the local market relative to offshore, which helps them have more control over the currency

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Investors pour $27.1 billion into AI startups, defying a downturn

Now, the AI boom that started in late 2022, has become the strongest counterpoint to the broader startup downturn

Macroeconomic data, global trends to drive markets this week: Analysts

Domestic macroeconomic data announcements, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors would guide market sentiments this week, analysts said. After a record rally, markets may face volatile trends this week amid elevated valuations and investors would also keep a track of global oil benchmark Brent crude and rupee-dollar movement for further cues. "Potential volatility in the stock market is anticipated this week. Elevated valuations remain a concern, with investors now focusing on monsoon progress and its impact on the rural economy. The upcoming Union Budget in July has become the next focal point, with high expectations for growth-oriented policies," said Pravesh Gour, Senior Technical Analyst, Swastika Investmart Ltd. Market sentiment will be gauged by closely monitoring foreign and domestic institutional investors' activity (FII and DII) and crude oil prices, he said. On the global front, the US market has experienced some profit-booking from higher levels. Key ..

G-sec yields settle flat as foreign inflows underwhelmed investors

The 10-year benchmark bond yield inched up to 7.02 per cent during the day as traders sold their securities at a profit

Play it safe: Match your horizon with gilt fund's average maturity

By taking the mutual fund route, investors can take exposure to gilts with small amounts

Over 200 investors join forces to push for policy action on nature loss

Spring initiative comes ahead of global talks in Colombia in October that aim to accelerate efforts to protect and restore nature

Prosus writes off 9.6% stake in Byju's, marking $493 million in loss

Prosus has invested around $500 million in Byju's over the years. Other Indian startups in Prosus' portfolio include Swiggy, Meesho, and Eruditus

Investors subscribe IPO of Stanley Lifestyles 1.43 times offer size

The initial public offer of luxury furniture brand Stanley Lifestyles got subscribed 1.43 times on the first day of subscription on Friday. The initial share sale received bids for 1,46,69,560 shares against 1,02,41,507 shares on offer, as per NSE data. The category for non-institutional investors fetched 2.01 times subscription while the quota for Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) got subscribed 1.80 times. The part meant for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) received 30 per cent subscription. The Initial Public Offer (IPO) has a fresh issue of up to Rs 200 crore and an offer for sale of up to 91,33,454 equity shares. Price range for the offer is fixed at Rs 351-369 per share. Stanley Lifestyles on Thursday said it has raised a little over Rs 161 crore from anchor investors. The Rs 537 crore IPO will conclude on June 25. The net proceeds from the fresh issue to the tune of Rs 90.13 crore will be used by the company towards expenditure for opening new stores, Rs 39.99 crore

Investors subscribe IPO of DEE Development Engineers 99 times offer size

The initial public offer of piping solutions provider DEE Development Engineers got subscribed 98.98 times on the last day of subscription on Friday. The Rs 418 crore initial share sale got bids for 1,47,92,58,933 shares against 1,49,44,944 shares on offer, according to NSE data. The portion for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) received a whopping 201.91 times subscription while the category for non-institutional investors got subscribed 143.43 times. The part for Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) received 22.52 times subscription. The Initial Public Offer (IPO) has a fresh issue of up to Rs 325 crore and an offer for sale of up to 45,82,000 equity shares. The price range for the offer is Rs 193-203 per share. Dee Development Engineers Ltd on Tuesday said it has mobilised a little over Rs 125 crore from anchor investors. Of the Rs 325 crore fresh issue proceeds, Rs 175 crore will be used for payment of debt, Rs 75 crore for funding working capital requirements, and the rema

Retail investors share in equity AUM pie shrinks for third straight year

Equity MF schemes have seen a surge in investors' interest in recent years amid a bull run in the equity market

Are you a frog, pig, vulture or an ape as a stock market investor?

Types of stock market investors: Each investor category as their own interpretation of the Indian stock market, which in turn reflects in their investment strategy

Motilal Oswal launches defence index fund; 50% investors prioritise returns

The index fund will track the Nifty India Defence Index, which comprises 15 companies operational in the defence manufacturing and servicing industry

Centre's fiscal flexibility sparks optimism: 3P Founder & CIO Prashant Jain

Jain delves into how the fund is striving to stand out in a competitive market landscape

RBI opens gates for investors, companies to invest in overseas funds

The RBI issued a circular on Friday amending the Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Directions, 2022, lifting several restrictions

Per Annum Celebrates Delivering 100% Expected Returns to its 5 Lakh Plus Investors

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Explained: Sebi's plan to make investing easy for small investors

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Ixigo's parent firm says investors sell shares worth Rs 176 cr in pre-IPO

Le Travenues Technology Ltd, which operates travel booking platform ixigo, on Friday said its existing sharehoders have completed the sale of equities worth a little over Rs 176 crore in a pre-IPO round. Those who picked up shares are Ashoka India Equity Investment Trust Plc, Tata Multi Asset Opportunities Fund, Tata Digital India Fund, Bay Capital Holdings and Steadview Capital Mauritius, ixigo co-founders Aloke Bajpai and Rajnish Kumar told PTI in an interaction. The travel aggregator's certain shareholders -- SAIF Partners India IV Ltd, Peak XV Partners Investments V (formerly known as SCI Investments V), Micromax Informatics Ltd, and Catalyst Trusteeship Ltd -- collectively sold 1.89 crore shares to these institutional investors on June 6 at Rs 93 apiece, which is also the upper end of the price band for the company's Rs 740-crore IPO. At this price, the total transaction is pegged at Rs 176.2 crore. This pre-IPO round has been completed just before the anchor round that opens o