Sebi modifies framework for valuation of AIFs’ investment portfolio

Sebi modifies framework for valuation of AIFs’ investment portfolio

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday tweaked the framework for valuing the investment portfolios of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) whereby securities — other than unlisted, non-traded, or thinly-traded securities — will now be valued in line with mutual fund rules. This came after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) received feedback from the AIF … Read more

New asset class could bring in flexibility with higher ticket size

New asset class could bring in flexibility with higher ticket size

India’s capital market regulator has proposed a new asset class, different from mutual funds, Portfolio Management Services (PMS) and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). A look at what this means: What is the new asset class that’s in the works? To meet the growing demand for financial products in India, the Securities and Exchange Board of … Read more

Sebi: Sebi proposes relaxation in valuations of AIFs’ investment portfolio

Sebi: Sebi proposes relaxation in valuations of AIFs’ investment portfolio

Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed relaxation of rules on valuation of investment portfolio of alternative investment funds (AIFs). These easing of norms relate to change in valuation methodology on material change, computing valuation of investment portfolio of AIFs, eligibility criteria of independent valuers to be appointed by AIFs and … Read more

RBI’s hand behind today’s rally in banks, other financial stocks

RBI’s hand behind today’s rally in banks, other financial stocks

Shares of banks and NBFC shares like Bajaj Finance on Thursday rose up to 4% after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) relaxed rules regarding provisions for investments in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) by all regulated entities. Led by healthy buying seen in banks and other financial stocks, Nifty rallied over 200 points today and … Read more

FPIs: Sebi may offer FPIs relief on stricter disclosures

FPIs: Sebi may offer FPIs relief on stricter disclosures

Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is expected to grant relief to foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) with concentrated holdings in Indian companies without a promoter group by exempting them from stricter disclosure requirements if there is no risk of breach of public holding norms. The board of Sebi in its meeting on … Read more

banking industry: RBI’s hattrick bowls out potential risks in banks

banking industry: RBI’s hattrick bowls out potential risks in banks

Over the past few years, the banking industry has enjoyed a favourable market sentiment, as evidenced by Bank Nifty’s impressive two-year total returns from CY22 to CY23, registering a growth of 35.8%. This growth surpassed the 24% increase seen in the Nifty50 during the same period. Fortunately, this positive sentiment towards banks is not merely … Read more