In 2025, Indian banks are unusually investing heavily in mutual funds, with investments surging 91% to ₹1.19 lakh crore. This shift is driven by suboptimal credit growth, surplus liquidity, and favorable market conditions. Banks are primarily utilizing liquid and money market schemes for higher short-term returns, rather than direct lending.
Sebi revises reporting norms for AIFs, introduces annual activity report
Sebi has revised the reporting framework for Alternative Investment Funds, replacing detailed quarterly submissions with a comprehensive annual report, reducing compliance burden, improving ease of
March 4, 2026