AMC & product-related updates
Bajaj Allianz Life has introduced a new mid-cap focused ULIP named Life Opportunities, according to a company release. The product will track the Nifty LargeMidcap 250 index as its underlying benchmark.
360 ONE Mutual Fund has announced the launch of a multi-asset long-short strategy under its DynaSIF platform. The scheme, named DynaSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund, aims to generate both growth and income. The new fund offer (NFO) will remain open for subscription from March 6 to March 20, 2026.
Regulatory & policy developments
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted approval for the BSE to introduce derivatives contracts on the Sensex Next 30 index. The contracts will follow the standard derivatives cycle, with expiry scheduled on the last Thursday of the expiry period.
Mutual fund & distribution signals
A recent study released by DSP Mutual Fund indicates that 56% of women investors now invest independently, reflecting a growing shift in financial participation. The study also highlights that mutual fund participation among women has reached 44%, suggesting rising adoption of market-linked investment products within this segment.
Markets & sectoral trends
India’s Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) industry continues to expand, with total commitments rising 21% to ₹15.74 lakh crore. Among the different categories, Category II AIFs accounted for the largest share, attracting commitments worth ₹11.64 lakh crore.
Concerns around global energy supply have also intensified. Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz reportedly dropped by nearly 90% following recent US-Israel strikes on Iran, according to shipping analytics firm Kpler. Separately, CRISIL warned that prolonged geopolitical tensions could disrupt production in sectors dependent on oil and gas.
India’s benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 also recorded gains of over 1%, tracking a recovery in global markets after reports suggested that Iran may conditionally abandon its nuclear programme, raising hopes of easing geopolitical tensions.
Corporate actions, capital flows & business developments
HDFC Mutual Fund has offloaded shares worth ₹358 crore in Sundram Fasteners, according to exchange disclosures.
Stock broker and SME market maker Shreni Shares has filed draft papers for an initial public offering, with the proceeds expected to be used primarily for working capital requirements.
The NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust has announced plans to launch a ₹6,000-crore IPO, which is scheduled to open for subscription on March 11.
Embassy REIT has successfully raised ₹1,400 crore through a 10-year non-convertible debenture (NCD) issue, offering a coupon rate of 7.49%.
The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) is planning to launch a $500 million equity fund aimed at supporting infrastructure financing.
In the corporate space, Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) will hold a board meeting on March 9 to consider an interim dividend declaration and discuss its borrowing plan for FY27.
At the macro level, Maharashtra’s Economic Survey projects that the state economy could grow 7.9% in FY26, reflecting continued economic expansion.
Source: Cafemutual, Financial Express, Moneycontrol, CNBC TV18, Business Standard
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