What should fixed income investors do post RBI Monetary Policy Meeting

Reserve Bank of India maintains repo rate at 5.50% in August 2025. This decision follows earlier rate cuts and CRR reduction. Experts suggest focusing on high-rated bonds with 2-4 year duration. A possible rate cut may occur in October 2025. Investors should consider moderate-duration fixed income strategies. Global economic factors and Federal Reserve policies will […]

ICICI Bank, HPCL among 90 stocks with record dates for dividends, splits, bonus next week

The upcoming week of August is packed with dividend declarations and corporate actions from several companies across sectors like FMCG, finance, energy, and infrastructure.Heavyweights like Akzo Nobel, Grasim, ICICI Bank, Godrej Consumer, Pidilite, and many more are scheduled to distribute generous payouts. Under the T+1 settlement cycle, investors must purchase shares one trading day before […]

Wealth creation boom ahead as India’s growth cycle picks up pace, says Vikas Khemani

India’s investment landscape is diversifying, driven by market growth and rising financialization, according to Vikas Khemani. He anticipates the coexistence of various investment styles, mirroring trends in mature markets like the US. Khemani expresses strong optimism about India’s wealth creation cycle, highlighting opportunities as the nation’s GDP expands, with domestic investors playing a crucial role.

Swiggy, Ola Electric among 42 inclusions, weights up in August 2025 MSCI index rejig

MSCI’s August 2025 review added 4 stocks from India to the Standard Index, while 2 are excluded, with multiple float-adjustment changes. Several Smallcap inclusions and exclusions are also confirmed.These adjustments will take effect from 26 August 2025, with India expected to see a net outflow of USD 250–270 million, according to the estimates by domestic […]

SEBI proposes measures to expand resident Indian participation in FPIs

SEBI proposes to increase resident Indian participation in Foreign Portfolio Investments by enabling retail schemes in IFSCs to register as FPIs and aligning contribution limits. Indian mutual funds may also become constituents of FPIs, allowing investment in overseas funds with Indian securities exposure. Public feedback is invited by August 29, 2025, potentially reshaping FPI operations […]

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund increases stake in ITC and 11 other stocks in July

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund, the largest active flexi cap fund, increased its stake in ITC and eleven other stocks during July, adding significantly to its holdings in Power Grid Corporation of India and ICICI Bank. The fund also initiated a position in Motilal Oswal Financial Services while reducing its stake in IPCA Laboratories.

Hybrid mutual funds see surge in AUM; arbitrage and multi asset allocation lead growth: Ventura

Arbitrage and multi-asset allocation funds are gaining traction among Indian investors, showcasing substantial AUM growth of 22.2% and 15.4% respectively in the June 2025 quarter. Investors are increasingly favoring low-risk, diversified hybrid schemes. Private banks and IT sectors dominate equity holdings, while government securities lead in debt, despite a slight dip. Refineries saw significant growth, […]