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NFO: Zerodha Fund House Launches Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF: Expanding Investor Access to Small-Cap Growth

NFO: Zerodha Fund House Launches Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF: Expanding Investor Access to Small-Cap Growth

#Zerodha #ETFs #NiftySmallcap100 #SmallCapInvesting #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #WealthCreation #IndianStockMarket #FinancialPlanning #SmartInvesting #NFO Mumbai: Zerodha Fund House has announced the launch of its Zerodha Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF, further strengthening its lineup of index-based investment products. The open-ended exchange-traded fund (ETF) aims to replicate the performance of the Nifty Smallcap 100 Total Returns Index, giving investors exposure to some of India’s most promising small-cap companies. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opened for subscription on August 25, 2025, and will close on September 5, 2025. Once listed, the ETF will be tradable on stock exchanges through leading brokers, providing investors with a convenient…
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CIBIL Score Not Mandatory for First-Time Borrowers: Government Clarifies Loan Approval Norms

CIBIL Score Not Mandatory for First-Time Borrowers: Government Clarifies Loan Approval Norms

#CIBIL #CreditScore #Loans #RBI #FinanceMinistry #FirstTimeBorrowers #FinancialInclusion #Banking #NBFC #CreditAccess #DigitalIndia #MudraYojana #SVANidhi #JanDhan New Delhi: In a significant clarification for millions of aspiring borrowers, the government has confirmed that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has not made it mandatory for first-time loan applicants to have a minimum CIBIL score or any other credit score in order to secure credit from banks and financial institutions. The clarification came from Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, where he addressed questions regarding access to formal credit for new borrowers. Chaudhary stated that RBI…
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PMS Industry Urges SEBI to Lower Minimum Investment Threshold to Boost Accessibility

PMS Industry Urges SEBI to Lower Minimum Investment Threshold to Boost Accessibility

#SEBI #PMS #PortfolioManagement #Investments #WealthManagement #FinancialMarkets #APMI #TicketSize #Investors #CapitalMarkets #MutualFunds #SIF #NRIInvestors Mumbai: The Portfolio Management Services (PMS) industry is making a fresh pitch to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to reduce the minimum investment threshold of ₹50 lakh required for investors to participate in PMS offerings. The request, led by the Association of Portfolio Managers in India (APMI), aims to make PMS a more accessible and attractive investment avenue for a wider pool of investors, particularly at a time when competing products like Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) are entering the market. Demand for Lower Ticket…
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Nari Shakti se Viksit Bharat: Women Leading India’s Economic Transformation

Nari Shakti se Viksit Bharat: Women Leading India’s Economic Transformation

#NariShakti #ViksitBharat #WomenEmpowerment #EconomicGrowth #WomenEntrepreneurs #StartupIndia #MudraYojana #SVANidhi #MSME #SkillIndia #LakhpatiDidi #DroneDidi New Delhi: India is undergoing a historic transformation powered by the strength of its women. Under the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, women have emerged as a central pillar of progress, breaking barriers, driving entrepreneurship, and reshaping the nation’s economy. From rural households to global boardrooms, Indian women are proving that they are not just participants but leaders in the country’s growth story. A Remarkable Surge in Workforce Participation According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), India has witnessed a phenomenal rise in female workforce participation…
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quant Mutual Fund Launches India’s First Specialised Investment Funds with Two Long-Short Strategies

quant Mutual Fund Launches India’s First Specialised Investment Funds with Two Long-Short Strategies

#quantMutualFund #SIF #LongShortFunds #MutualFunds #AlternativeInvestments #WealthManagement #IndianMarkets #CapitalMarkets Mumbai — In a landmark development for India’s asset management industry, quant Mutual Fund has become the first asset management company (AMC) in the country to launch investment products under the newly created Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) category introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). With the launch of qsif Equity Long-Short Fund and qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund, quant MF has effectively kickstarted the SIF race, opening up a new dimension of regulated alternative investments for sophisticated investors. What is the SIF Category? The Specialised Investment Fund (SIF)…
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ड्रीम11 और BCCI का रिश्ता खत्म, टीम इंडिया बिना स्पॉन्सर उतरेगी एशिया कप में

ड्रीम11 और BCCI का रिश्ता खत्म, टीम इंडिया बिना स्पॉन्सर उतरेगी एशिया कप में

#BCCI #Dream11 #TeamIndia #AsiaCup2025 #CricketNews #Sponsorship #IndianCricket #BreakingNews Mumbai मुंबई: भारतीय क्रिकेट कंट्रोल बोर्ड (BCCI) और ड्रीम11 के बीच का करार आधिकारिक तौर पर समाप्त हो गया है। यह फैसला ठीक एशिया कप 2025 से पहले लिया गया, जिसके चलते अब टीम इंडिया बिना किसी लीड स्पॉन्सर के मैदान में उतरेगी। ड्रीम11 का कॉन्ट्रैक्ट ड्रीम11 ने जुलाई 2023 में टीम इंडिया की जर्सी स्पॉन्सरशिप का करार किया था। यह डील करीब 358 करोड़ रुपये की थी और तीन साल के लिए तय की गई थी। ड्रीम11 ने बायजूज़ की जगह टीम इंडिया का नया स्पॉन्सर बनने का मौका हासिल किया…
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GeM Surpasses ₹15 Lakh Crore in Cumulative GMV Since Inception

GeM Surpasses ₹15 Lakh Crore in Cumulative GMV Since Inception

#GeM #DigitalIndia #ViksitBharat #PublicProcurement #InclusiveGrowth #Governance New Delhi — The Government e-Marketplace (GeM), the Government of India’s flagship digital procurement platform, has achieved a historic milestone by crossing ₹15 lakh crore in cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) since its inception in 2016. This achievement reflects the platform’s growing significance in India’s public procurement ecosystem and underscores the trust of buyers and sellers who have embraced GeM as a symbol of transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity. A Transformational Journey Since 2016 Launched nine years ago, GeM was conceived as an innovative step toward creating a digitally empowered, transparent, and accountable procurement ecosystem. Today,…
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IREDA Signs Performance MoU with MNRE, Sets ₹8,200 Crore Revenue Target for FY 2025-26

IREDA Signs Performance MoU with MNRE, Sets ₹8,200 Crore Revenue Target for FY 2025-26

#IREDA #RenewableEnergy #GreenFinance #MNRE #SustainableGrowth #CleanEnergyIndia New Delhi — The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has inked a performance-based Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, establishing ambitious operational and financial targets for the fiscal year 2025-26. The agreement underscores IREDA’s pivotal role in advancing India’s renewable energy ambitions while consolidating its position as a top-performing Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE). The MoU was signed at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan in New Delhi by Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, MNRE, and Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director of…
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OYO to File DRHP in November, Eyes $7–8 Billion IPO Valuation

OYO to File DRHP in November, Eyes $7–8 Billion IPO Valuation

#OYOIPO #StockMarketIndia #StartupEcosystem #HospitalityTech #IPO2025 New Delhi — Indian hospitality and travel-tech major OYO is preparing to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator SEBI in November 2025, marking what will be its third attempt to go public. The company is reportedly targeting an IPO valuation in the range of $7 to $8 billion, making it one of the most high-profile market debuts expected this year. Board Approval and Backing from Investors According to sources, OYO will present its IPO proposal to its board of directors next week. The filing follows months of extensive consultations with leading investment…
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Flipkart Creates 2.2 Lakh+ Jobs Ahead of Festive Season, Boosts Inclusive Hiring Across India

Flipkart Creates 2.2 Lakh+ Jobs Ahead of Festive Season, Boosts Inclusive Hiring Across India

#FlipkartBigBillionDays #FestiveHiring #EcommerceGrowth #IndiaJobs #InclusiveWorkforce #DigitalIndia #LogisticsInnovation #WomenInWorkforce New Delhi: As India prepares for the grand festive shopping rush led by The Big Billion Days (TBBD), Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has announced a massive workforce and logistics expansion, creating over 2.2 lakh seasonal job opportunities across its supply chain, delivery, and last-mile ecosystem. With an emphasis on inclusive hiring and technology-driven readiness, Flipkart is set to deliver at an unprecedented scale while ensuring equitable opportunities for diverse communities. Scaling Workforce for the Festive Rush The festive season, especially The Big Billion Days, is synonymous with record-breaking sales volumes and…
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