Bandhan Mutual Fund launched its first SIF, Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund, targeting sophisticated investors. The interval strategy blends debt, money market instruments and market-neutral equity arbitrage, aiming for optimal returns, risk management and post-tax efficiency, with the NFO open January 9–22.
Sebi to revamp short-selling, securities lending rules
Sebi is reviewing short-selling and securities lending rules to improve liquidity and price discovery. The regulator is also planning reforms in clearing, broker compliance, custodial