Financial Investment
MFs, AIFs to gain higher weight in family office portfolios: Report
Exposure to fixed income, real estate likely could decline, says Sundaram Alternates report
 "MFs, AIFs to gain higher weight in family office portfolios: Report")
'Govt may let foreign investors raise capital in rupees to invest overseas'
The new provision could enable investments in rupees in select nations of "strategic interest" to India, said the official with direct knowledge of the plans
 "'Govt may let foreign investors raise capital in rupees to invest overseas'")
MIF launches one-stop portal for NRIs; will help resolve tax issues
Owing to tax-related changes in India, Rajasthani NRIs face difficulties related to investment provisions in India, Vijay Garg, founder and general secretary of MIF, said
 "MIF launches one-stop portal for NRIs; will help resolve tax issues")
PE-VC investment rises 8% to $31.5 billion in Jan-Jun quarter: Report
The amount of funds invested is 30 per cent higher than the July-December 2023 period, the report by industry lobby grouping IVCA and consultancy firm EY said
 "PE-VC investment rises 8% to $31.5 billion in Jan-Jun quarter: Report")
Boon raises $5 mn in funding from Spanish Roca Group Ventures, others
The funding was led by Spanish Roca Group Ventures, and Roca Group's Venturing Fund, among others
 "Boon raises $5 mn in funding from Spanish Roca Group Ventures, others")
PE investments in realty sector up 15% to $3 billion in H1: Knight Frank
Mumbai led the investment landscape with $1.701 billion, followed by Bengaluru and Hyderabad
 "PE investments in realty sector up 15% to $3 billion in H1: Knight Frank")
Alphacorp to invest Rs 350 crore in luxury housing project in Gurugram
Alphacorp has developed integrated townships, luxurious condominiums, corporate hubs, retail centers, and industrial parks across the National Capital Region (NCR), Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.
 "Alphacorp to invest Rs 350 crore in luxury housing project in Gurugram")
'Temasek's focus in India will be minority stakes, growth investing'
India now accounts for about 7% of Temasek's net portfolio value of S$389 billion ($289 billion), up from 4% in 2020, Shrivastav said.
 "'Temasek's focus in India will be minority stakes, growth investing'")
Venture Capital firm Peak XV Partners most active investor in India: Hurun
According to the index report, Peak XV is followed by Accel which has invested in 25 companies that are poised to become the next generation of unicorns
Sebi bats for tax benefits in 'zero coupon zero principal bond' investments
Talking to reporters here on Friday, Sebi's Whole Time Member Kamlesh Chandra Varshney said the regulator has already sent a proposal to the finance ministry and is hopeful of getting the approval
 "Sebi bats for tax benefits in 'zero coupon zero principal bond' investments")
RBI hikes threshold for bulk fixed deposit to Rs 3 crore from Rs 2 crore
Bulk fixed deposits earn slightly higher interest rate than retail term deposits as banks offer different rates as part of their liquidity management exercise
 "RBI hikes threshold for bulk fixed deposit to Rs 3 crore from Rs 2 crore")
Sportswear brand TechnoSport raises Rs 175 crore from A91 Partners
"The funding will also support the expansion of TechnoSport's sales and distribution channels, helping the brand reach a wider audience," it said
Certification for AIF manager's investment team mandatory, says Sebi
The new requirement is aimed at boosting competency and professionalism in the AIF space
AIFs must comply with certification requirement by May 2025: Sebi
The regulator said the trustee/sponsor of AIFs, will ensure that the 'Compliance Test Report' prepared by the manager includes compliance with the provisions of the rules
Only 3% women have access to external funding in small cities, finds study
The white paper was released at an event organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) here on Thursday
CBI conducts nationwide op against fraudulent app based investment scheme
The agency has alleged the scheme involved misleading the public to invest in non-existent crypto-currency mining machine rentals
 "CBI conducts nationwide op against fraudulent app based investment scheme")
Investment in housing segment jumps over 3 times to Rs 5,743 crore: C&W
Of the total investment, the inflow in the residential segment jumped to Rs 5,743 crore from Rs 1,735 crore. In the office assets, the investments grew marginally to Rs 2,248 crore from Rs 2,180 crore
 "Investment in housing segment jumps over 3 times to Rs 5,743 crore: C&W")
Sebi asks AIFs to report PPM changes directly to reduce compliance cost
The new framework would come into force with immediate effect, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in a circular
Nepal finance ministry releases handbook for prospective Indian investors
Nepal Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun on Monday released a handbook for Indian investors keen on exploring more business opportunities in the Himalayan nation.
Govt officials, Russian dy minister attend India-Russia investment forum
On April 26, the 7th session of the Working Group on Priority Investment Projects under the IRIGC-TEC mechanism, Co-Chaired by Rajesh Kumar Singh and Vladimir Ilyichev was held in Moscow
 "Govt officials, Russian dy minister attend India-Russia investment forum")
