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ICICI Prudential AMC Files DRHP with SEBI, Eyes ₹10,000 Crore IPO via Offer-for-Sale

ICICI Prudential AMC Files DRHP with SEBI, Eyes ₹10,000 Crore IPO via Offer-for-Sale

#ICICIPrudentialAMC #IPO2025 #SEBI #OFS #MutualFundIPO #InvestSmart #FinanceNews #AssetManagement #DigitalFinance Mumbai– ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC), one of India’s leading mutual fund houses, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), signaling the launch of its initial public offering (IPO). The move marks a major milestone for the joint venture between ICICI Bank and Prudential Plc, offering investors a chance to own part of the country’s second-largest mutual fund manager by assets. 📌 IPO Structure: Offer-for-Sale Only The proposed IPO is structured as a 100% Offer-for-Sale (OFS). Prudential Corporation Holdings Ltd (PCHL), the…
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SBI Mutual Fund Launches Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 Index Fund for Stability-Seeking Investors

SBI Mutual Fund Launches Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 Index Fund for Stability-Seeking Investors

#SBIMutualFund #NFOAlert #LowVolatilityInvesting #PassiveFunds #IndexFundsIndia #EquityInvesting #Nifty100LowVolatility #InvestSmart Mumbai – In a move to offer investors a more stable and passive investing option in the equity market, SBI Mutual Fund has introduced the SBI Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 Index Fund. The newly launched open-ended index scheme will track the performance of the Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 Index, aiming to deliver returns in line with the index's total return—subject to minimal tracking error. The New Fund Offer (NFO) for the scheme is currently open and will continue to accept applications until July 22, 2025. Focus on Stability with Low Volatility Strategy The…
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Bandhan Mutual Fund Launches Multi-Factor Equity Fund to Empower Smart Investing

Bandhan Mutual Fund Launches Multi-Factor Equity Fund to Empower Smart Investing

#BandhanMutualFund #BandhanMultiFactorFund #MutualFundIndia #SmartInvesting #MultiFactorStrategy #MomentumInvesting #ValueInvesting #QualityStocks #LowVolatility #NFOAlert Chandigarh – In a significant move to cater to evolving investor needs, Bandhan Mutual Fund has announced the launch of the Bandhan Multi-Factor Fund, an open-ended equity scheme grounded in a smart, adaptive, and data-driven investment strategy. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens on Thursday, 10 July 2025, and will remain available for subscription until Thursday, 24 July 2025. This innovative fund introduces Indian investors to a structured multi-factor quantitative model, combining four time-tested investment factors—Momentum, Value, Quality, and Low Volatility—into a single portfolio. It is designed to provide a balanced…
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British Council Hosts Study UK Pre-Departure Briefing for Indian Students Heading to the UK

British Council Hosts Study UK Pre-Departure Briefing for Indian Students Heading to the UK

#StudyUK #BritishCouncilIndia #PreDepartureBriefing #UKEducation #IndianStudentsAbroad #UKVisa #StudyAbroadPreparation Chandigarh – The British Council, the United Kingdom’s international organization for education and cultural exchange, is inviting Indian students to join the upcoming Study UK Pre-Departure Briefing—a virtual session aimed at helping students prepare for their academic journey in the UK. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, 29 July 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. IST. Open to students across India who have secured admission to UK universities for the 2025–2026 academic year, the session promises expert advice, practical information, and real-life insights that can help make the transition to life in the…
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Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Marks First Close of ₹700 Crore for Structured Opportunities Fund – Series II

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Marks First Close of ₹700 Crore for Structured Opportunities Fund – Series II

#AdityaBirlaSunLifeAMC #StructuredOpportunitiesFund #PrivateCreditIndia #AlternativeInvestments #AIFIndia #PrivateDebt #CreditInvesting #FixedIncome #ABSLAMC #StructuredFinance #WealthManagement #HNIs Chandigarh: In a strategic push to expand its private credit business, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited (ABSLAMC) has successfully announced the first close of its Structured Opportunities Fund – Series II, raising ₹700 crore, including co-investments. This milestone marks a key development in the asset manager’s growing alternate investment platform. The fund—launched under the Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) structure—has a target corpus of ₹1,250 crore, with a green-shoe option of an additional ₹1,250 crore, paving the way for a total fund size of up to…
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Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Limited Files DRHP with SEBI for ₹3,000 Crore IPO to Power India’s Renewable Future

Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Limited Files DRHP with SEBI for ₹3,000 Crore IPO to Power India’s Renewable Future

#EmmveeIPO #GreenEnergy #SolarPowerIndia #CleanEnergyInvesting #RenewableEnergy #MakeInIndia #SolarCells #SolarModules #IPONews Chandigarh: In a significant development for India’s renewable energy and capital markets, Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Limited, one of the country’s leading integrated solar PV module and solar cell manufacturers, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise up to ₹3,000 crore through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This strategic move marks a major milestone in Emmvee's journey and positions it among the few pure-play solar companies tapping public markets to fund growth, capitalize on sector momentum, and scale innovation in…
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Adani Enterprises Launches ₹1,000 Crore NCD Issue Offering Up to 9.30% Annual Yield

Adani Enterprises Launches ₹1,000 Crore NCD Issue Offering Up to 9.30% Annual Yield

A Strategic Investment Opportunity for Retail Investors #AdaniEnterprises #FixedIncome #NCDInvestment #InfrastructureIndia #RetailInvesting #DebtMarkets #HighYield #SecureInvestments #InvestmentOpportunity Chandigarh: Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), the flagship company of the Adani Group and one of India’s largest listed business incubators, today announced the launch of its second public issue of secured, rated, listed redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs). The company is offering a compelling fixed-income opportunity with interest rates of up to 9.30% per annum, making it an attractive proposition for investors seeking stable, long-term returns. This latest issuance comes after AEL’s hugely successful debut NCD issuance of ₹800 crore in September 2024, which was…
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MFDs to Pay ₹3,000 for SIF Distribution License as AMFI Rolls Out Fee Framework

MFDs to Pay ₹3,000 for SIF Distribution License as AMFI Rolls Out Fee Framework

#MFDUpdate #SIFLicense #AMFIRegulations #NISMSeriesXIII #InvestmentDistribution #MutualFundDistributors #SecuritiesInvestmentFunds #ARN #EUIN Mumbai — In a significant development for mutual fund distributors (MFDs), the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has introduced a formal registration and renewal fee structure for the distribution of Securities Investment Funds (SIFs). This move aims to bring regulatory parity and operational consistency to the evolving SIF distribution segment, which is being increasingly integrated with the broader mutual fund ecosystem. The new licensing fee system will impact individual MFDs, corporate distributors, banks, and employees with EUINs (Employee Unique Identification Numbers). The framework was clarified in a recent circular issued…
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Mainboard IPOs Make a Strong Comeback: Signal of India’s Market Resilience and Economic Confidence

Mainboard IPOs Make a Strong Comeback: Signal of India’s Market Resilience and Economic Confidence

#MainboardIPO #IndiaMarkets #IPOBoom #MarketResilience #ConsumerDiscretionary #SMEIPO #EquityMarkets #InvestmentTrends #SEBI #IndianEconomy #RetailInvestors #NSEEMERGE Chandigarh — After a two-month lull, Mainboard Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) have roared back to life, underscoring investor confidence and India’s enduring market strength amid complex global conditions. The Indian primary equity market regained its footing in May 2025, with three Mainboard IPOs collectively raising around ₹5,250 crore, each averaging an issue size of approximately ₹1,750 crore. This marked a significant turnaround from the previous months, which saw no Mainboard IPO activity. The broader revival of IPO momentum has been buoyed by an improving macroeconomic backdrop—marked by early signs…
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SEBI Report Reveals Retail Traders Lost Over ₹1 Lakh Crore in FY25 in Derivatives Market: A Wake-Up Call for Investor Protection

SEBI Report Reveals Retail Traders Lost Over ₹1 Lakh Crore in FY25 in Derivatives Market: A Wake-Up Call for Investor Protection

#SEBIReport #RetailInvestorLosses #DerivativeTrading #FuturesAndOptions #InvestorProtection #FOMarket #FinancialLiteracy #SEBIIndia Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a sobering study on the equity derivatives segment, painting a troubling picture of the financial toll on retail investors. According to SEBI’s findings, individual traders lost a staggering ₹1.06 lakh crore in FY25 from trading in Futures and Options (F&O), despite a notable decline in retail participation and turnover. This marks a 41% increase from the ₹74,812 crore lost in FY24, further reinforcing the structural risks associated with the F&O market. Retail Participation Falls, But Losses Deepen The report indicates that…
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