The Reserve Bank’s December circular prohibiting regulated entities such as NBFCs from investing in AIFs having downstream investments either directly or indirectly in a debtor company of the entities had stressed investors. The rules also required entities to liquidate their investment within 30 days from the date of downstream investment or make 100% provision.
Cash takes centre stage as investors rethink AI spending boom
Investors are increasingly focused on technology companies’ cash generation capabilities to fund artificial intelligence investments. Microsoft and Oracle are gaining positive attention from investors, while
October 29, 2026