INR 501 CR Swan Defence Shares Sale Attracts Top Investors Like Nikhil Kamath, Quant MF
Nikhil Kamath, Quant MF Lead, Swan Defence share buy, and now own nearly half of the OFS. The deal is driving in 1.2 times more subscribers.
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Jio BlackRock Asset Management Launches JioBlackRock Large Cap Fund NFO
The Fund aims to offer a disciplined core equity solution for long-term investors Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Limited (“JioBlackRock Asset Management”), a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) and BlackRock Inc [NYSE: BLK], today announced the launch of the JioBlackRock Large Cap Fund, powered by
Exponent Energy launches a fintech and asset management venture, ‘Exponent One’, with financing veteran Sandeep Divakaran as Co-Founder and CEO
Exponent Energy, a Bengaluru-based energy-tech company, announced a 360-degree fintech and asset management business venture, Exponent One, aimed at addressing a key barrier to scaling commercial EV adoption: access to viable financing. Financing and mobility veteran Sandeep Divakaran will helm the new venture as Co-founder and CEO. Exponent Energy has
Gold, Silver Prices in India End Lower on 30 Jan 2026 as Profit Booking and ETF Sell-Off Hit Precious Metals
As domestic markets closed on 30 January 2026, both gold and silver prices in India retreated from recent peaks, with silver showing notably higher volatility. After sustaining multi-day rallies that pushed bullion to record levels, profit-booking and broader risk-off sentiment saw both metals weaken by the end of trading. International
Groww, Edelweiss Eye Acquisition of Prudential’s India Mutual Fund Business
From at least two local bidders, Prudential Financial Inc.'s India asset manager has received proposals. State Street Investment Management-backed Groww Asset Management Ltd and Edelweiss Asset Management have filed offers for PGIM India Asset Management Pvt Ltd, as per the current media reports. After witnessing little significant growth
From Record Highs to Sharp 20% ETF Falls: What’s Really Happening to Silver?
- Silver jumped to INR 3.34 lakh/kg on MCX, but fell 4% after global tensions eased. - ETF prices crashed because Indian silver had become overhyped due to Budget rumors. - Long-term demand will still remain strong for silver, say experts.
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Prashasta Seth of Prudent Investment Managers on Risk-First Investing and Building an Agile Asset Management Firm
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Prashasta Seth, CEO of Prudent Investment Managers LLP, who
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Top Investment Tech Service Providers in India
India’s investment tech platforms have changed how individuals access financial markets by offering digital trading, long-term investing, and global market exposure through a single interface. These platforms provide services such as equity trading, mutual fund investments, ETFs, derivatives, thematic portfolios, and international investing, catering to both first-time investors and
HDFC Bank Cleared to Acquire Up to 9.5% Equity Stake in IndusInd Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given HDFC Bank's subsidiaries permission to purchase up to a 9.5% share in IndusInd Bank. India's biggest private sector lender by market value stated in an exchange statement on 15 December that the permission is effective for a
Wealthy Secures INR 130 Crore in Funding Led by Bertelsmann India Investments to Scale its AI-Powered Platform for Mutual Fund Distributors
* The company will use this capital to further invest in technology, expand into Tier 2 and Tier 3 geographies, onboard 50,000 distributors, and achieve INR 1 lakh crore in AUM. * Wealthy combines human trust with AI-powered technology to help independent professionals become sophisticated wealth entrepreneurs, making wealth management scalable,
CAMS Leverages AI and Cloud Technology to Drive Next Phase of Mutual Fund Growth in India
CAMS (Computer Age Management Services Limited), a registrar and transfer agent, is placing a significant wager on automation, cloud-native operations, and artificial intelligence (AI) with CAMSLens, an in-house AI-powered platform that will revolutionise the way regulatory compliance is applied throughout the financial ecosystem. Real-time contextual analysis of recently issued regulatory
HDFC Mutual Fund Launches HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund to Track Top Companies Across Sectors
HDFC Asset Management Company Limited (HDFC AMC), Investment Manager to HDFC Mutual Fund, has announced the launch of the HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund, an open-ended scheme replicating the BSE India Sector Leaders Index (TRI). The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens on 7th November 2025 and closes on
Peyush Bansal's Lenskart Raises ₹100 Crore From SBI Mutual Fund Ahead of IPO at $7.7 Billion Valuation
Indian eyewear retailer Lenskart has secured an investment of INR 100 crore from SBI Mutual Fund in a pre-IPO transaction. The investment comes via SBI’s Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), namely the SBI Optimal Equity Fund and SBI Emergent Fund. Transaction specifics * The INR 100 crore investment was made at
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Your Guide to Choosing the Right Asset Management Software
Choosing asset management software can make or break a business in terms of efficiency and productivity. There are a plethora of options available, making the decision process somewhat complex. This guide intends to simplify the decision-making process by identifying the most important considerations when choosing an asset management software solution.
Creencia Consulting launches maiden investment fund with 100 CR AuM
Creencia Consulting, a new-age, hedge-fund style investment platform today announced the launch of its maiden fund with an AuM commitment of INR 100 crore. With backing from reputed family offices, UHNIs, and seasoned industry leaders, the fund uses globally inspired strategies tailored for growth in the Indian market. With the
Paytm Money Teams Up with Jio BlackRock to Launch AI-Driven Active Equity Fund
Jio BlackRock and Paytm Money, the wealth tech division of the fintech titan Paytm, have partnered to introduce a new AI-powered systematic active equity (SAE) fund for individual investors. The financial giant said in a statement that Paytm Money will only provide Jio BlackRock flexi cap fund subscriptions. On September
MIRA Money's AUM Hits ₹300 Crore in Record Time
Achieves an amazing 20% increase in just five months without spending any money on marketing, thanks to a "Client First" attitude and constant execution
JioBlackRock Asset Management Launches JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund, Powered by Systematic Active Equities (SAE)
By leveraging BlackRock’s SAE approach, the fund will aim to deliver long-term capital appreciation while adapting to market dynamics Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Limited (JioBlackRock Asset Management), a 50:50 JV between Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) and BlackRock*, announced today the launch of its latest equity offering:
Harajuku Tokyo Café Raises $2 Mn in Seed Funding to Expand Footprint Across India
Harajuku Tokyo Café, India's fastest-growing authentic Japanese casual dining and QSR chain, today announced the successful completion of its first institutional funding round, raising ₹19 crores in a structured investment. The round was led by Indian Angel Network (IAN), one of India's largest angel investment platforms,
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Top Mutual Fund Startup Platforms & MF Companies in India: Best Mutual Funds & Investment Funds 2025
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Shaan Patel Asset Management Launches AIF, Targets INR 200 Crore Corpus
* An open-ended Category III AIF, scheduled to launch on 10th July 2025 * The fund has already secured commitments of INR 25 crores from investors ahead of its launch Shaan Patel Asset Management, a professional AMC actively managing investor money to grow wealth, has announced the launch of its flagship Category
Daily Brief – 7 July 2025: Khetika Raises $18M, BigBasket Gets New CFO, Jio-BlackRock Breaks ₹17,800 Cr Barrier
Big moves and big money marked 7 July 2025. Khetika raised $18 million, BigBasket welcomed a new CFO, and Jio-BlackRock collected INR 17,800 crore in its first mutual fund offer. Here’s a quick look at all the key updates from the day. Daily Indian Funding Digest - 7
JioBlackRock Raises INR 17,800 Crore in Maiden Mutual Fund Offer
JioBlackRock Asset Management raised over ₹17,800 crore in its maiden New Fund Offer (NFO) across three debt schemes. The three-day offer attracted 90+ institutional investors and over 67,000 individuals, placing it among India’s top 15 asset managers by debt AUM.
Essel Group Takes Kotak AMC to NCLT Over Financial Dispute
Kotak Asset Management Company (AMC) has been hauled to NCLT by an Essel Group subsidiary, which is claiming INR 12.99 crore in unpaid debts. The case was filed in May and was heard by the Mumbai bench of the NCLT. The petition has been submitted in the case by
DataTech NBFC UGRO Capital Appoints Anuj Pandey as CEO to Lead MSME Lending Strategy
UGRO Capital has appointed Anuj Pandey as its new CEO. A founding team member and former Chief Risk Officer, Pandey will now lead UGRO’s MSME lending operations across India. The move comes as the company crosses ₹12,000 crore AUM, acquires Profectus Capital, and completes a large capital raise.
JioBlackRock Gets SEBI Green Signal to Enter India's Mutual Fund Market
Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Limited (JioBlackRock Asset Management), a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) [BSE, NSE: JIOFIN] and BlackRock [NYSE: BLK], has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to commence operations as an investment manager for their mutual
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Groww Marketing Strategy: How Groww is Winning India’s Young Investors—One Swipe at a Time
“Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the offer documents carefully before investing”. Most of us have heard these sentences on television in between the news breaks. Always wondered as a child what “mutual funds” meant. We all did. These sentences were etched in our minds and
Franklin Templeton Alternative Investments Announces First Close of INR 205 Crore for Franklin India Credit AIF – Scheme I
Franklin Templeton Category II Alternative Investment Fund Trust, a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) is managed by Franklin Templeton Alternative Investments (India) Pvt. Ltd. Franklin India Credit AIF – Scheme I, the first scheme under the above license has been established in accordance with Securities and Exchange Board of India
Beams Fintech Fund Participates in Infinity Fincorp’s $40 Million Funding Round
Beams Fintech Fund, a leading growth-stage private equity fund focused on Fintech and Financial Services, has announced its sixth investment in Infinity Fincorp Solutions (“Infinity Fincorp”). Beams has participated as part of their Series A extension of a $40 million funding round. Infinity Fincorp, backed by True North LLP Private
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BlackRock Marketing Strategy: Driving Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Expansion
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has consistently been at the forefront of innovation in the financial services industry. With over $11.6 trillion in assets under management (AUM) as of 2024, the company has built its reputation on trust, technology, and a forward-thinking approach. As the financial landscape
MIRA Money Crosses INR 250 Crore in AUM Just Before the End of the Financial Year 2025
Sets sights on INR 600 Cr by year-end as demand grows for goal-linked, tech-led investing. MIRA Money, the path-breaking Technology-First Investment Management platform, has crossed INR 250 crore in Assets Under Management (AUM) as of March 2025, marking a significant milestone for this startup brand. This milestone, achieved entirely through
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How to Reduce Tax on Salary Without Relying on Section 80C Investments?
This article has been contributed by CA Manish Mishra, Founder of GenZCFO. Tax planning for most salaried individuals begins and ends with investments under Section 80C- Provident Fund, ELSS, Life Insurance, and PPF. But how about in the case of a salaried person for whom this ₹1.5 lakh limit
Beams Fintech Fund Leads $70M Round in InsuranceDekho, Strengthening Its Commitment to India’s Insurtech space
New Delhi, 4th March 2025: Beams Fintech Fund, a leading growth-stage private equity fund focused on the Fintech and Financial Services sector, has announced a follow-on investment in its portfolio company, InsuranceDekho, as part of a $70 million funding round. The round was co-led by Beams Fintech Fund, Japan’s
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Ramon Laguarta: The Visionary Leader Steering PepsiCo’s Future
Ramon Laguarta is a Spanish businessman who is the current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo. When Indra Nooyi stepped down in October 2018, he was appointed the sixth CEO of the company. He is also the first Spanish CEO of one of America's largest multinational companies.
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PepsiCo: A Deep Analysis into the Iconic Brand’s Success
With a history dating back to 1965, PepsiCo has continually evolved to meet changing consumer preferences and market demands. Driven by a mission to create smiles with every sip and bite, the company emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity in its operations. Its commitment to positive change is evident in initiatives
BlackRock and Jio Finance Jointly Invest INR 117 Cr in Mutual Funds
Following the revelation that the company and its joint venture partner, US-based BlackRock, have invested INR 117 crore in their mutual fund business, Jio Financial Services (JFSL) will continue to be the focus of attention on January 22. BlackRock and JFSL have each purchased 5.85 crore equity shares in
By Offering A 4% Stake For INR 276 Cr, Amazon Exits Shoppers Stop
By selling a nearly 4% share in the retail chain for INR 275.88 Cr in a block deal, e-commerce giant Amazon has left Shoppers Stop. According to NSE statistics, on December 18, Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings sold 43.95 lakh Shoppers Stop shares for INR 627.6 each.
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Nikolay Karpenko: A Legacy of Financial Mastery and Asset Management Fineness
Profession Asset Management Expert Date of birth March 26, 1972 Age 52 Education London Business School (2010), Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (2018) Company Herculis Group Company Location Switzerland, Liechtenstein Career 1996-1997 Stins Coman Corp (Legal Practitioner) 1997-1998 NikOil Investment Company (Legal Practitioner for International Operations) 1999-2000 NikOil Investment
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Top 10 Asset Management Firms in the World
An asset management company (AMC) is a firm that invests clients' pooled funds across assets like stocks, bonds, and real estate. They manage portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, hedge funds, and pension plans. To make investing more accessible, AMCs also create pooled options like mutual funds, index funds, and ETFs
Samunnati Raises INR 1,123 Crore Debt Fund During the First Half of FY25
[New Delhi] – [10/10/2024]: Samunnati, a leading agri-value chain enabler company dedicated to empowering smallholder farmers, has successfully raised ₹1123 crore in debt funding in the first half (H1) of FY25. The highlight of this financial year is the successful onboarding of 14 new lenders, who have contributed around
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BlackRock: How It Became the Largest Asset Manager in the World
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The wealth management industry is forecasted to reach $128.90 trillion in global Assets Under Management (AUM) by 2024. BlackRock, the largest asset manager in the world with $10.47 trillion in AUM as
Soon, ONDC Will Offer Insurance and Mutual Funds
Next two months, the open-source aggregator platform known as the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) will be launching insurance and mutual fund products. They will also be partnering with MasterCard for credit card processing. Customers with and without salaries will be able to get unsecured credit through ONDC'
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Why SIPs are Winning Over Indian Investors
Reshma Radhakrishnan, a tech professional thriving in Bangalore, embraces life's joys while keeping a keen eye on the future. Her secret weapon? Strategic SIP investments. "Discipline builds dreams," she says, echoing the sentiments of countless young Indians across the middle and upper-middle-income groups who've
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Excellence in Every Sip, India's Whiskies Stand Tall Globally
India holds a dominant position in the global whisky market, representing nearly half of its share. Surpassing France, India has emerged as the largest consumer of Scotch whisky globally. Noteworthy is the fact that seven out of the top ten whisky brands globally, in terms of volume, originate from India,
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Chaayos Startup Story - More Than Just a Cup of Tea
Chai is much more than a cuppa tea in India. It's something that folks sip to begin their mornings; it is a required beverage to wake you up every morning and a nourishment drink with midday treats. Our generations have dabbled with Tea and its flavours; there'
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Radhika Gupta's Inspiring Journey: Leading Edelweiss Mutual Fund to Shark Tank India Judge
Radhika Gupta, one of the youngest CEOs of India has caught the attention of many young entrepreneurs for her entry into the Shark Tank as the 4th judge of the 3rd season. Radhika Gupta's journey from an underconfident girl with a birth defect to becoming the CEO of
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Axonius: A Cybersecurity Asset Management Platform
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by Axonius. Cybersecurity asset management refers to the company's capability to conduct and maintain an accurate inventory of each cyber-enabled technology, including software and
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Mutual Fund Investing: Strategies for Building a Diverse Portfolio
Investing in mutual funds is an excellent way to build a diversified portfolio. By pooling your money with other investors, mutual funds provide access to a wide range of investments, reducing the risk associated with investing in individual stocks or bonds. In this article, we will explore how to invest
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Everything You Need To Know Before Investing In Offshore Mutual Funds
You may have heard about offshore mutual funds before but haven't known how to start investing in them. Luckily, it's easier than you might think to begin benefiting from these investment opportunities, especially if you know everything you need to know before jumping in with both
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Takeoff Success Story - Online Mutual Fund Distribution Platform for Non-Individual Investors
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by Takeoff. Investment is all about making your future a better place. It is for the financial security of their capital that one can enjoy in
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Mutual Fund Industry in India - Market Size, Major Players, Current Condition
Nowadays, people are working for future prosperity, where something you have earned in the present will reflect as a beget in the future; that too something huge in return. Have you heard of Mutual funds, where a pool of money is collected from many investors to be funded in securities,
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Story of Upside AI: Tech-driven Asset Management Company
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by Upside AI. Upside AI is a SEBI-registered PMS (Portfolio Management Service). Founded by Kanika Agarrwal, Nikhil Hooda and Atanuu Agarrwal, Upside AI creating a new
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Why is Zerodha not Raising Funds for its operation?
Some people are frightened to invest lakhs of lakhs in IPOs or shares. Because apparently, no one is ready to fund a hefty amount on any such financial startup services other than renowned organisations like Bitcoin or Cryptocurrency. But an Indian tech-finance company launched with the aim of offering retail
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Moneyfront - Simplifying Investment In Mutual Funds
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What is AMC Entertainment and Why its Stock Price Surged 2900% this Year?
AMC Entertainment Holdings is an American-based movie theatre chain, and is the largest movie theatre chain in the world. The company was founded in the year 1920, with its headquarters located in Leawood, Kansas. It has faced a lot of financial downturns due to the recent Covid-19 crisis. Let’s
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Payoneer - Should you use it for Your Business?
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Top 7 Apps to Invest in Mutual Funds in India
Mutual Fund investments are considered as one of the best ways to increase your money in the long run and to beat the inflation rates. This can be a way through which you can achieve financial freedom. With the availability of a lot of mobile applications in the market investing
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Goalwise : Goal Based Mutual Fund Investing
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by Goalwise. Every investment is made with a goal in mind. Be it for buying a house, for children’s education or for going on the
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Paytm Contactless Dining: TATA Starbucks Partners Up
In order to promote social distancing Paytm contactless dining has got it's first big partnership as big coffee chain TATA Starbucks has come forward to brew up the game. This news has been confirmed by two people who have requested some anonymity. Metro Cities Will Have The First