
India's Mutual Fund Investors Could Hit 26 Crore in a Decade: SEBI Chief
SEBI Chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey predicts India's mutual fund investor base could reach 26 crore by 2035 with a 14-15% annual growth rate.
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SEBI Chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey predicts India's mutual fund investor base could reach 26 crore by 2035 with a 14-15% annual growth rate.

Net direct tax collections hit Rs 13.38 lakh crore, up 13.21% year-on-year, driven by corporate and non-corporate tax growth.

A Union Bank report suggests the RBI could implement an unscheduled rate hike to combat surging wholesale inflation and defend the rupee.

Union Bank of India warns that RBI liquidity absorption and global pressures like US Treasury yields could drive government bond yields higher.

Nandan Nilekani urges using the Account Aggregator framework to bring micro-entrepreneurs and gig workers into the formal credit system via data.

India's gold loan market sees a massive 62% YoY jump in Q1FY27, reaching Rs 21.7 lakh crore despite a moderation in fresh lending activity.

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announces plans for simpler rules, deeper debt markets, and expanded investor access at the BFSI Summit.

SIAM reports record-breaking Q2 sales for all vehicle segments, including passenger, two-wheelers, and commercial vehicles, driven by GST 2.0 and demand.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and UK Chancellor John Healey met in Bangkok to discuss economic ties and the 14th India-UK Financial Dialogue.

Michael Bloomberg and Gautam Adani met in New Delhi to discuss India's clean energy transition, AI, and sustainable infrastructure development.

ICICI Bank report warns that high energy, food, and fuel prices will keep India's wholesale inflation elevated through FY27.

Indian stocks defy global sell-offs as hopes of LTCG tax relief and reversing FII outflows drive the Sensex and Nifty higher.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal invites Canadian firms to use India for innovation, design, and global exports beyond just the domestic market.

Canadian Minister Maninder Sidhu says energy and focus are driving the India-Canada CEPA negotiations toward a conclusion in the coming months.

Canadian Minister Maninder Sidhu highlights massive growth potential in India's aviation and infrastructure sectors following the Fairfax-IDBI deal.

Jio Platforms sets IPO price band between Rs 1,065 and Rs 1,119. Subscription opens October 21 with special reservations for RIL shareholders and employees.

On World Standards Day 2026, Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi urged industrialists to adopt international quality standards to conquer global markets.

NITI Aayog member Abhay Karandikar warns data centres could consume 2% of India's electricity in the next decade as digital infrastructure expands.

Rahul Shah of Kotak Alternative Asset Managers explains why Indian corporates are shifting toward AIFs for private equity and credit.

Finance Minister Sitharaman hails IDBI Bank's strategic restructuring as Fairfax Financial acquires a 60.72% stake to boost the banking ecosystem.

Nifty and Sensex decline as investors book profits and rising crude oil prices weigh on sentiment. FII selling continues to pressure markets.

S&P Global report predicts India's electricity demand will surge, driven by data centres and green hydrogen, reaching 240 TWh by 2035.

Indian insurers invest less than 2% in alternative assets compared to 20% globally, highlighting a massive growth opportunity for domestic funds.

The Union Cabinet has approved Fairfax Financial Holdings to acquire a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank for Rs 52,878 crore, marking a massive FDI boost.