Three major public sector companies, HUDCO, NaBFID, and SIDBI, are set to raise a significant 13,500 crore from the corporate bond market. This move comes as wholesale bank lending rates show signs of easing. Investors will be closely watching NaBFID's 4,000 crore bond sale. This borrowing activity highlights the companies' strategy to tap into the bond market for funding.
Wealth managers advise new mutual fund investors to build portfolios gradually, aligning choices with goals and risk appetite. A paced approach, starting with diversified equity, index, or multi-asset funds, is recommended. Aggressive investors can later explore mid- and small-cap funds, while conservative ones may stick to large-cap and hybrid options.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) mandates credit rating agencies (CRAs) to maintain additional net worth for rating instruments under other financial sector regulators. This move follows industry representations to allow rating of unlisted securities and other financial products, potentially creating synergies and addressing market gaps.
European multinationals are increasingly exploring listing their Indian subsidiaries in Mumbai, driven by the vibrant domestic fundraising market and the prospect of an EU-India trade agreement. Companies in auto components, speciality chemicals, and clean energy are preparing for IPOs, signaling growing confidence in India's regulatory framework and investor base.
Mutual fund investors significantly increased allocations to precious metals in January, with gold and silver ETFs attracting over 33,500 crore, surpassing equity fund inflows for the first time. This surge reflects performance-chasing behavior as gold and silver delivered substantial returns over the past year.
India's tax department is intensifying scrutiny of foreign investment firms. Following a Supreme Court decision, notices have been issued to several overseas venture capital and private equity houses. The tax office is seeking detailed information about their operations in Mauritius and Singapore.
