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TREND | 11 Apr 2025

Sebi rolls out standardised format for Specialised Investment Funds

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Markets regulator Sebi on Friday introduced a standardized format for applications by mutual funds intending to establish Specialized Investment Funds (SIF) in a bid to ensure uniformity and streamline the processing of such applications. Additionally, Sebi issued a detailed format for the Investment Strategy Information Document (ISID) for SIFs. The introduction of SIFs is intended to bridge the gap between mutual funds and Portfolio Management Services (PMS) in terms of portfolio flexibility. As per Sebi's guidelines, investors are required to invest a minimum of Rs 10 lakh across all SIF strategies. However, this investment threshold does not apply to accredited investors. In its circular, Sebi said that to ensure consistency and efficiency in application processing, mutual funds looking to launch SIFs are required to submit their applications in a prescribed format. Under the ISID format requirements, Asset Management Companies (AMCs) will have to disclose the performance of e

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TREND | 11 Apr 2025

FM Sitharaman invites Austrian firms to invest in emerging sectors in India

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday urged Austrian companies to invest in India as it offers many opportunities in new and emerging sectors. Addressing the India-Austria business roundtable in the capital city Vienna, she said Austrian companies should harness many opportunities that India offers as the country has made tremendous progress as a result of the government's efforts in accelerating economic growth and equity as well as reforms to ensure the ease of doing business. "I also highlighted emerging opportunities in new and emerging sectors such as green hydrogen, electric vehicles, digital public infrastructure and innovation. India is an excellent gateway to Asia and the global south," she said. Overall, she said, the prospects for a stronger India-Austria, economic and commercial partnership are very bright. Stressing that India has the manufacturing base and scale, she said, several Austrian companies have set up capability centres in India to leverage the...

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TREND | 11 Apr 2025

China Raises Tariffs On US To 125% And Says It Won't Go Higher

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China will ignore further tariffs from the US on Chinese products, said the country's Finance Ministry.

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TREND | 10 Apr 2025

SEBI sends right signal

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New funds framework could drive MFs' growth

Unified contract note with single VWAP set to roll out in May

Business Line | 10 Apr 2025

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TREND | 10 Apr 2025

18% GST on dining at 'specified premises' hotels: How it changes your bill

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Hotels with room rents under Rs 7,500 in FY25 aren't 'specified premises' unless they opt in voluntarily

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TREND | 09 Apr 2025, 11:48PM

US Stocks Surge Most In Five Years As Trump Delays Some Tariffs

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The S&P 500 Index surged more than 7% in afternoon trading. All 11 S&P 500 sectors rose at least 2.5%. The Nasdaq 100 Index surged 9%.

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TREND | 09 Apr 2025, 11:23PM

Sebi chief assures no systemic risk despite tariff-induced selloff

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Pandey - who took charge of Sebi last month - touted the country's settlement system as unique where trade clearing houses of both the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. and BSE Ltd

Sebi sets up panel to tighten conflict of interest norms for its own officials

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TREND | 09 Apr 2025, 10:00PM

Naidu pushes AI-driven tax monitoring to boost Andhra Pradesh revenue

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During a recent revenue review meeting in Amaravati, he highlighted successes achieved through AI, including the identification of over 1,000 builders with non-GST registrations.

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TREND | 09 Apr 2025, 07:46PM

Sebi clarifies regulatory framework for Specialized Investment Funds

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Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday clarified the regulatory framework for Specialized Investment Funds (SIF) regarding minimum investment threshold. In its circular, Sebi said, "The new rule specifies that the minimum investment by an investor in all SIF strategies should be at least Rs 10 lakh at the Permanent Account Number (PAN) level." However, this rule does not apply to mandatory investments made by asset management companies (AMCs) for designated employees. Additionally, Sebi said the rules regarding the maturity of securities in interval schemes will not apply to interval investment strategies under SIF. Before this, investments were allowed only in securities that mature before the start of the next transaction period. If the securities have put or call options, the time left to exercise the put option must end before the next transaction period begins. The new provisions come into force immediately, it added. In February, Sebi came out with the regulatory framework for

SEBI Clarifies On Rules For Specialized Investment Funds

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TREND | 09 Apr 2025, 10:40AM

FM Sitharaman woos UK investors, highlights India's growth, reform push

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has chaired an India-UK Investor Roundtable in London, attracting around 60 UK investors representing various pension funds, insurance companies, banks and other financial institutions. According to the Ministry of Finance, the high-level roundtable on Tuesday evening outlined the priorities of the government for enabling sustained economic growth and investment opportunities, with the policy support that is shaping "New India". It highlighted the efforts being made by the ministry to pursue process and governance reforms to reduce compliance burden and ease regulation for facilitating an enabling environment for business and investments. India offers a compelling growth opportunity for foreign banks and the government of India is actively encouraging foreign investment in the banking sector, Sitharaman told the gathering. With an expanding middle class and strong and stable policy environment, the Union Finance Minister said that India is set to