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Retail Investors from Smaller Towns Drive Surge in Direct Mutual Fund Investments: ICRA Analytics

Retail Investors from Smaller Towns Drive Surge in Direct Mutual Fund Investments: ICRA Analytics

#MutualFundIndia #DirectPlans #ICRAAnalytics #RetailInvestors #B30Growth #EquityInvestment #FinancialInclusion #DigitalInvesting #WealthCreation #MFIndustry #InvestmentTrends Mumbai: India’s mutual fund landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with retail investors from smaller towns and cities increasingly steering investment trends. According to the latest data from ICRA Analytics, 27.4% of retail investors opted for direct mutual fund plans in September 2025, signaling a growing appetite for self-managed investments and financial independence. This rise reflects not only growing digital literacy in India’s Tier-II and Tier-III regions, but also the increasing trust in mutual fund platforms and simplified investing tools that empower individuals to take control of their wealth…
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Studds Accessories IPO Set to Hit Markets on October 30: A Major Milestone for India’s Helmet Industry

Studds Accessories IPO Set to Hit Markets on October 30: A Major Milestone for India’s Helmet Industry

#StuddsAccessoriesIPO #HelmetMakerIPO #StuddsIPO #IndianStockMarket #IPO2025 #OfferForSale #AutomotiveAccessories #TwoWheelerMarket #InvestingInIndia #GlobalExports #ManufacturingInIndia Mumbai: In a significant development for India’s safety gear and automotive accessories market, Haryana-based Studds Accessories Ltd, one of the country’s largest helmet manufacturers, has officially filed its Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) and is ready to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on October 30, 2025. This much-anticipated IPO is expected to attract substantial interest from both institutional and retail investors, particularly given Studds’ strong brand equity, global presence, and consistent financial growth. Unlike most IPOs that raise fresh capital to expand operations or reduce debt, the Studds IPO…
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Lenskart IPO Set to Open on October 31: A Landmark Moment for Indian Consumer Tech Investors

Lenskart IPO Set to Open on October 31: A Landmark Moment for Indian Consumer Tech Investors

#LenskartIPO #StockMarketIndia #DalalStreetNews #ConsumerTechIPO #RetailInvestors #EyewearMarket #IPOAlert #InvestingInIndia #MarketWatch #SoftbankBackedIPO #LenskartListing #WealthCreation #NewIPOLaunch New Delhi: Eyewear giant Lenskart Solutions is set to enter the public markets with its highly anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) on October 31, 2025, marking one of the largest consumer-tech listings in India this year. With an estimated total issue size of ₹7,278 crore and an implied valuation of ₹72,719 crore, this IPO is being closely tracked by both institutional giants and retail investors. IPO Structure: Fresh Capital + Investor Exit Lenskart will raise ₹2,150 crore via fresh shares, with the remaining funds coming from an…
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HLL Lifecare Delivers Record Dividend of ₹69.53 Crore to Government, Reinforces Commitment to Affordable Healthcare

HLL Lifecare Delivers Record Dividend of ₹69.53 Crore to Government, Reinforces Commitment to Affordable Healthcare

#HLLLifecare #HealthcareIndia #AffordableHealthcare #DividendAnnouncement #PublicSectorGrowth #AMRITPharmacy #JPNAadda #HealthForAll #GovernmentOfIndia #UniversalHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation #MiniRatna #MedicalServices #AyushmanBharat #HealthyIndia New Delhi: In a remarkable demonstration of financial strength and public service commitment, HLL Lifecare Limited—a Mini-Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare—has paid a record dividend of ₹69.53 crore to the Government of India for the fiscal year 2024–25. This milestone marks one of the highest dividend payouts in the company’s history and underscores its robust performance and strategic role in advancing accessible and affordable healthcare in India. The dividend cheque was formally handed over to Union…
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Retail Investors from Smaller Cities Drive Direct Mutual Fund Investments: 27% Opt for Direct Plans in September 2025 – ICRA Analytics Report

Retail Investors from Smaller Cities Drive Direct Mutual Fund Investments: 27% Opt for Direct Plans in September 2025 – ICRA Analytics Report

#MutualFunds #ICRAAnalytics #RetailInvestors #DirectPlans #B30Growth #FinancialInclusion #EquityInvesting #MutualFundTrends #IndianEconomy #InvestorAwareness #WealthCreation #DigitalInvestment #SIPRevolution Mumbai: India’s mutual fund industry is witnessing a structural shift in investor behavior, with increasing participation from smaller towns and a rising preference for direct investment plans. According to the latest data from ICRA Analytics, sourced from AMFI, 27.4% of retail investors chose direct mutual fund plans in September 2025, signaling rising financial awareness and confidence in self-managed investments. This trend is especially significant considering the strong contribution coming from B30 (Beyond Top 30) locations, which include India’s emerging cities and smaller towns. Mutual fund assets from…
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जियो प्लेटफॉर्म की इक्विटी वैल्यू 148 अरब डॉलर होगी – आईसीआईसीआई सिक्योरिटीज

जियो प्लेटफॉर्म की इक्विटी वैल्यू 148 अरब डॉलर होगी – आईसीआईसीआई सिक्योरिटीज

#JioIPO #DigitalIndia #JioValuation #TelecomGrowth #InvestorAlert #IndianEconomy #5GIndia #AIInnovation #RelianceIndustries #ICICISecurities #MarketUpdate #ConsumerImpact #TechRevolution #BharatDigitalShakti #TelecomReform • भारती एयरटेल का टारगेट प्राइस भी 1960 रु से बढ़ाकर 2400 रु किया • अगले वर्ष की पहली छमाही में जियो का IPO आने की है उम्मीद • इससे पहले जे पी मॉर्गन ने जियो का इक्विटी वैल्युएशन 136 अरब डॉलर लगाया था मुंबई: देश के नामी ब्रोकरेज हाउस आईसीआईसीआई सिक्योरिटीज ने सितंबर-27 में जियो प्लेटफॉर्म लिमिटेड की इक्विटी वैल्यू को अपग्रेड करके 148 अरब अमेरिकी डॉलर (करीब 13,000 अरब रुपए) कर दिया है। हालिया जारी रिपोर्ट में ब्रोकिंग कंपनी ने उम्मीद जताई है…
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Avaada Electro Files for India’s Largest Solar IPO, Targeting Up to ₹10,000 Crore 

Avaada Electro Files for India’s Largest Solar IPO, Targeting Up to ₹10,000 Crore 

#AvaadaElectroIPO #LargestSolarIPO #RenewableEnergyIndia #SolarPowerRevolution #CleanEnergyInvestment #GreenEconomy #SustainableFuture #SEBIUpdates #EnergyTransition #SolarManufacturing #MakeInIndia #IPOAlert #GreenHydrogen #ClimateActionNow #BrookfieldBacked #IndiaGrowthStory #EnergySecurity #GreenCapitalMarkets #FutureOfEnergy #SUNRiseOfIndia Mumbai: Avaada Electro, the solar PV modules manufacturing arm of the Brookfield-backed Avaada Group, has taken a significant step toward a public listing by filing a Confidential Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Reports indicate the Initial Public Offering (IPO) is poised to raise an estimated ₹9,000 to ₹10,000 crore. Should the offering proceed, it would mark the largest fund-raising through an IPO by a solar PV modules manufacturer in India, signaling…
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MTR Foods Parent Orkla India Gears Up for Blockbuster IPO, Aiming for $1.13 Billion Valuation

MTR Foods Parent Orkla India Gears Up for Blockbuster IPO, Aiming for $1.13 Billion Valuation

#OrklaIndiaIPO #MTRFoods #EasternCondiments #IPO #StockMarketIndia #IndianFMCG #MNCListing #Rs10000CrValuation #CapitalMarket #InvestInIndia Mumbai: The Indian arm of the Norwegian industrial giant Orkla, Orkla India Limited—parent to cherished household brands like MTR Foods, Eastern Condiments, and Rasoi Magic—is set to tap the booming Indian primary market with an Initial Public Offering (IPO) valued at approximately Rs 1,660 crore. Industry sources confirm the public subscription is likely to open between October 29 and October 31, with the anchor investor bidding slated for October 28. The much-anticipated public offering, an entirely Offer For Sale (OFS) of 2.28 crore equity shares, has reportedly settled on a…
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Choice Mutual Fund Launches Gold ETF Amid Surging Investor Demand; NFO Open Until October 31

Choice Mutual Fund Launches Gold ETF Amid Surging Investor Demand; NFO Open Until October 31

#ChoiceGoldETF #GoldInvestment #MutualFundsIndia #NFO2025 #SafeHavenAsset #GoldPrices #PortfolioDiversification #InvestSmart #WealthProtection #ChoiceMutualFund #GoldETFs #IndianInvestors #FinancialPlanning #StockMarketIndia #GoldDemand Mumbai: Choice Mutual Fund has launched its latest investment offering, the Choice Gold Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), providing investors with an efficient and transparent avenue to participate in the rising gold market without the challenges of physical storage. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opened on October 24 and will remain available for subscription until October 31, 2025. Following the closure of the NFO, the ETF is expected to be listed on both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE), offering continuous liquidity to…
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Rising SIP Inflows in India: HSBC Mutual Fund CEO Predicts Continued Growth Driven by Retail Participation

Rising SIP Inflows in India: HSBC Mutual Fund CEO Predicts Continued Growth Driven by Retail Participation

#SIPGrowth #HSBCMutualFund #KailashKulkarni #MutualFundsSahiHai #RetailInvestors #IndianEconomy #FinancialPlanning #WealthCreation #InvestmentTrends #Tier2AndTier3Growth #SystematicInvestmentPlan #MarketVolatility #LongTermInvesting #SIPInflows #PersonalFinanceIndia Chandigarh: Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) in India have witnessed unprecedented growth over the past 18 months, reflecting a deepening retail participation in the mutual fund industry. According to Kailash Kulkarni, CEO of HSBC Mutual Fund, this surge in SIP inflows is not a passing trend but a fundamental shift in the way Indian investors are approaching wealth creation and long-term financial planning. SIP inflows have steadily climbed from ₹26,632 crore in April 2025 to a record ₹29,361 crore in September 2025. What is even more…
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