SIF surge: how a new fund class is disrupting HNI investing in India, squeezing Category III AIFs and PMS providers

Sebi has revised rules for depositories’ Investor Protection Fund income. Depositories can now use five percent of annual income for expenses. The remaining ninety-five percent must be reinvested back into the fund. This change allows for administrative costs like salaries and audit fees. Any unutilized funds from the five percent must be returned to the…

Memory chip giant Micron Technology has surpassed Meta Platforms in market valuation for the first time, driven by a robust AI-fueled surge. Strong fourth-quarter revenue and profit projections, coupled with $22 billion in customer commitments for chip supplies, have propelled Micron’s shares to new heights, signaling a significant shift in the tech landscape.

Bandhan Bank shares fell sharply on Wednesday after the lender cut its RoA guidance, overshadowing a 35% year-on-year rise in Q1FY27 net profit. Motilal Oswal downgraded the stock to ‘Neutral’, citing pressure on margins and earnings. The brokerage also lowered its FY27 and FY28 earnings estimates despite lower provisioning supporting quarterly profit.