Tata Asset Management elevates Anand Vardarajan as CEO and MD, Prathit Bhobe steps down

Anand Vardarajan will become Tata Asset Management’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. He takes over from Prathit Bhobe, who steps down in July 2026. Vardarajan has been with the company since 2018, serving as Chief Business Officer. Hemant Kumar is appointed Chief Business Officer, overseeing various business functions. These appointments ensure a smooth leadership […]

SBI Funds raises Rs 1,655 crore in a pre-IPO placement

SBI Funds Management secured ₹1,655 crore from investors before its IPO. This pre-IPO share sale occurred ahead of the company’s upcoming public offering. The asset manager’s ₹11,693 crore IPO is the largest public issue scheduled for 2026. PI Opportunities Fund-II and Enam’s Akash Manek Bhanshali were among the significant investors. The transaction involved selling a […]

Forex reserves rise $7.3 billion as FCNR & ECB flows pick up

The country’s stockpile of assets denominated in foreign currencies rose $7.26 billion to $674 billion in the week ended July 3, the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed. Of the total reserves, foreign currency assets increased $4.5 billion to $545.5 billion, while gold reserves increased $2.6 billion to $105.2 billion during […]

Groww faces technical glitch, client withdrawals hit

Groww experienced a temporary disruption affecting client fund withdrawals on Friday. This incident was attributed to an issue with its cloud service provider, Google Cloud Platform. Some users also reported difficulties depositing money into their accounts. The brokerage stated the problem was promptly resolved before market closing. Customers could then access their funds after the […]

Kotak Mahindra Bank to pursue acquisitions alongside organic growth

Kotak Mahindra Bank plans to pursue acquisitions and organic growth. The bank recently acquired Deutsche Bank’s retail portfolio in India. This move aims to enhance scale and customer reach for the bank. Kotak Mahindra Bank will also tap into India’s economic expansion opportunities. A strong balance sheet and leadership talent support future growth strategies.

Mid & smallcaps turn the tide for equity mutual fund flows

Equity mutual fund inflows increased significantly in June, reaching ₹28,973 crore. Retail investors returned to mid- and small-cap segments, allocating substantial funds to these categories. Systematic investment plan collections also saw a modest rise during the month. The mutual fund industry’s assets under management edged up slightly, aided by market gains. Sectoral and thematic funds […]