In a strategic financial shake-up that bridges corporate governance, artificial intelligence ambitions, and aggressive state tax policy, Meta revealed during its Q3 earnings call that its board of directors has approved the creation of a brand-new class of nonvoting stock. Dubbed Class C common stock, this financial instrument will provide holders with an ownership stake […]
Sundaram Mutual Fund Enters Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) Segment With Maiden ₹350 Crore Offering
MUMBAI — In a strategic expansion of its product suite, Sundaram Mutual Fund officially announced its entry into the rapidly evolving Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) category on Wednesday. The fund house is targeting a formidable corpus of ₹350 crore for its inaugural New Fund Offering (NFO), marking a critical milestone in the company’s ongoing portfolio […]
Fundamentum Frontier Advisors Secures ₹3,000 Crore in Subscriptions, Expands Deep-Tech Fund to ₹3,500 Crore
New Delhi — In a resounding testament to the surging momentum of India’s high-technology and venture capital ecosystem, Fundamentum Frontier Advisors (F2A) has announced an intermittent close of its flagship growth-stage fund at ₹3,000 crore. Driven by robust investor demand that vastly outpaced original expectations, the firm has received official investor approval to elevate its […]
Unshaken Retail Resilience: Equity Mutual Fund Inflows Surge Past Rs 38,000 Crore in September 2026 Despite Market Volatility
New Delhi: In a resounding testament to the maturing mindset of India’s retail investor base, equity mutual funds continued to witness phenomenal momentum throughout September 2026. Data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) reveals that despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop, persistent geopolitical friction, and a broader correction in benchmark equity indices, […]
India’s ₹1 Lakh Cr RDI Fund: A Catalyst for Deeptech or a Governance Tightrope?
In a significant push to reshape the landscape of indigenous scientific advancement, the Indian government has greenlit a major milestone for its flagship ₹1 Lakh Cr Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund. The Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS), operating under the Ministry of Science and Technology, has officially approved 19 second-level fund managers (SLFMs) with […]
Slow Motion Capital: How India’s $12 Billion RDI Fund Inadvertently Stalled the Startup Ecosystem
By Suprita Anupam Edited by Neha Mehrotra Introduction: The Paradox of State-Backed Patient Capital In November 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced an ambitious economic intervention: a massive Rs 1 lakh crore ($12 billion) Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) fund. Designed to bridge a critical chasm in India’s burgeoning startup economy, the fund was meant […]
NABVENTURES Secures ₹450 Cr for Second Fund: A Strategic Bet on the Future of Indian Agritech
In a significant move that underscores the long-term commitment of India’s apex rural financial institution toward the modernization of the agricultural sector, NABVENTURES—the venture capital arm of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)—has announced the first close of its second fund. The firm has successfully secured ₹450 Cr, marking a pivotal step […]
Bureaucratic Gridlock: How India’s Landmark RDI Fund Inadvertently Slowed Down Startup Capital
By Suprita Anupam Edited by Neha Mehrotra Main Facts India’s ambitious ₹1 lakh crore (~$12 billion) Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) fund, envisioned as a vital engine to supercharge deep-tech entrepreneurship, has run into massive execution roadblocks. Rather than accelerating capital deployment into high-risk, long-gestation sectors—such as DNA-based data storage, drone-defense systems, and advanced space […]
