Jash Kriplani

Stories by Jash Kriplani

Mid- and small-cap funds outperform large-caps

Mid- and small-cap funds outperform large-caps

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2020

While large-cap funds, in three months, yielded gains of 26.3%, small-cap funds are up 37.9%, and mid-cap funds fetched returns of 29.9%.

Retail investors hike stake in 1,018 NSE-listed firms in Q1FY21

Retail investors hike stake in 1,018 NSE-listed firms in Q1FY21

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2020

Though retail investors accounted for a larger number of outstanding shares of the NSE-listed companies at 15.29 per cent, the combined value of their holding was Rs 9.16 trillion. This was much lower than the value of holding of FPIs and DIIs.

Pending probe, NSE sets aside Rs 4K-crore co-location revenue

Pending probe, NSE sets aside Rs 4K-crore co-location revenue

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2020

The market watchdog had directed that pending completion of the probe, revenues from the co-location facility - starting September 2016 - be transferred to a separate bank account.

More trouble for Franklin Templeton MF schemes

More trouble for Franklin Templeton MF schemes

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2020

Due to default in payment, the securities of FICL and NDIL will be valued at zero basis AMFI standard hair cut matrix, and interest accrued and due will be fully provided.

MF distribution payouts at 3-year low

MF distribution payouts at 3-year low

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2020

The payouts were 22 per cent lower than the previous year's tally of Rs 7,938 crore.

Large fund houses get bigger slice of debt pie

Large fund houses get bigger slice of debt pie

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2020

After the Franklin Templeton episode, investor confidence has been shaken. Known brands have become more relevant to investors, as long as this psychological impact lasts.

New products that MFs plan to launch soon

New products that MFs plan to launch soon

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2020

ICICI MF recently filed for an ETF that will track the Nifty Alpha Low-Volatility 30 Index. It is part of the suite of smart-beta indices with the NSE, with the portfolio designed using a combination of two factors.

Debt schemes see worst ever outflows in FY20

Debt schemes see worst ever outflows in FY20

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2020

Overall, the MF industry saw nearly Rs 5 trillion, or 18 per cent, of asset erosion in March, with the asset base shrinking to Rs 22.26 trillion from Rs 27.22 trillion at February-end.

Banks offer new credit lines, expect defaults

Banks offer new credit lines, expect defaults

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2020

To ease pressure due to the coronavirus lockdown, corporate have asked banks and the government for a six-month liquidity line, so that they can pay off their suppliers and employees.

MF equity flows climb to 11-month high, garner over Rs 10,000 crore

MF equity flows climb to 11-month high, garner over Rs 10,000 crore

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2020

The flows may stem and redemptions pressure increase following the market meltdown of Monday amid mounting cases of coronavirus infection globally.

Post-Budget, stock market will remain volatile for few days

Post-Budget, stock market will remain volatile for few days

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2020

'The market was expecting the Budget to do more, given the domestic economic slowdown and global uncertainty. Over the next few days, the market is expected to absorb the volatility.'

Insurers, MFs worried about impact of Sitharaman's tax 'sop'

Insurers, MFs worried about impact of Sitharaman's tax 'sop'

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2020

While the proposed new tax regime is optional for taxpayers, the finance minister has said the government eventually wants to do away with all exemptions with a lower tax-rate simplified structure.

As markets peak, investors look at exit routes from MFs

As markets peak, investors look at exit routes from MFs

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2020

Staggered pull-out will help investors if the market continues to rise.

Vodafone crisis spills over into mutual fund schemes

Vodafone crisis spills over into mutual fund schemes

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2020

Experts say the impact on the schemes' NAVs may vary in the coming days, depending upon how fund houses treat the developments on VIL and whether there are any further rating downgrades or credit events.

FinMin exempts MFs from foreign-investor status

FinMin exempts MFs from foreign-investor status

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2020

Last October's circular meant that downstream investment by such funds by way of subscription or acquisition of shares would have been considered "indirect foreign investment" if their investment manager or sponsor is owned or controlled by a non-resident. The finance ministry has now said that mutual funds that invest more than 50 per cent in equity shall be omitted from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996.

Why some equity funds are holding their cash positions

Why some equity funds are holding their cash positions

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2020

Holding cash may actually help fund managers limit downside in the current environment, but large cash component poses the risk of missing out sharp upsides in a broader market rally, reports Jash Kriplani.

Funds get a Sebi code to boost corporate governance

Funds get a Sebi code to boost corporate governance

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2020

Sebi's stewardship code for mutual funds and alternative investment funds lays down six principles to improve corporate governance standards in their investee companies, reports Jash Kriplani.

Two-thirds of FII bets slip in red; overseas investors at receiving end

Two-thirds of FII bets slip in red; overseas investors at receiving end

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2019

Market experts say that FIIs have been caught off-guard on their exposures to companies with high-leverage and those facing cyclical headwinds.

To protect investors, Sebi mulls tighter MF norms post-Karvy

To protect investors, Sebi mulls tighter MF norms post-Karvy

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2019

Exchanges will have to facilitate a more direct interface between clients and the clearing corporation, bypassing intermediaries such as brokers, under this new proposed framework.

UTI MF issue size likely to be up to Rs 4000 cr

UTI MF issue size likely to be up to Rs 4000 cr

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2019

The IPO is an offer for sale of 38 million shares by SBI, BOB, LIC, PNB and T Rowe Price. Barring T Rowe and PNB, the others are selling stake to comply with Sebi norms.