SBI MF confident of IPO despite volatilities; aims to double foreign book in 3 years

SBI Funds Management is confident its Rs 11,600-crore IPO will succeed despite market volatilities. The asset manager aims to double its international book to USD 5 billion within three years. This revenue augmentation plan includes expanding global presence and staff. The company is also focusing on its alternatives business and potential acquisitions. Parent SBI contributes…

India’s listed new-age companies may hit $1 trillion market value by 2030: Redseer

India’s new-age firms are set to hit a valuation of one trillion dollars by 2030, with approximately 210 companies preparing to enter public markets within the next two years. There’s a noticeable uptick in participation from domestic institutional investors in the IPO arena. Today’s investors are emphasizing companies that exhibit profitable growth and resilience, resulting…

AI selloff drives quant funds’ worst performance since August

Hedge funds have recently faced substantial setbacks, primarily due to widespread trades within unstable markets. Systematic managers lost about 25% of their returns for the year, significantly affecting their overall performance. This downturn arose from substantial bets on U.S. and Asian equities, both of which faced dramatic price fluctuations. Additionally, fundamental managers also reported losses…