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The Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund is an open-ended hybrid scheme aiming to deliver long-term capital appreciation by diversifying investments across three key asset classes—equities, debt & money market instruments, and commodities such as gold and silver. Launched by a reputed AMC, this NFO provides investors with a model-based asset allocation strategy, combining macroeconomic indicators and the fund manager’s views. With exposure to equities for growth, debt for stability, and commodities for inflation hedge, the scheme targ

In a strategic move to reduce dependency on Chinese imports and secure critical technology supply chains, the Indian government has announced a ₹1,345 crore incentive scheme to promote domestic production of rare earth magnets. The announcement was made by Union Minister for Heavy Industries, H. D. Kumaraswamy, following China’s imposition of export restrictions on key rare earth elements and finished magnets earlier this year. The scheme, currently under inter-ministerial consultation, aims to support “end-to-end” manufacturing—from rare ea

Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp decline on Friday, July 12, 2025, as major IT stocks came under selling pressure following Tata Consultancy Services’ muted Q1 earnings. Broader concerns over the delayed India-U.S. trade deal, rising global tensions, and higher crude oil prices further dampened investor sentiment. BSE Sensex had dropped by 689.81 points (0.83%) to 82,500.47, while the Nifty50 shed 25,149.85 points (0.81%) to close at 25,149.85, slipping below its crucial 20-day moving average (20-DMA) of 25,245. Invest in Indian

Smartworks Coworking Spaces' initial public offering (IPO) has demonstrated muted investor demand through its second day of subscription, with Smartworks Coworking Spaces' stock price set at ₹407 per share reflecting cautious market reception. The ₹582.56 crore IPO reached 1.20 times by 4:54:36 PM on day two, indicating subdued investor interest in this managed workspace solutions provider incorporated in 2015. Smartworks Coworking Spaces IPO subscription reached 1.20 times on day two, led by NII (1.86x), Retail Investors (1.23x), and QIB (0

CFF Fluid Control's follow-on public offering (FPO) has demonstrated solid investor demand through its third and final day of subscription, with CFF Fluid Control's stock price set at ₹585 per share reflecting positive market reception. The ₹87.75 crore FPO reached 8.45 times by 5:04:33 PM on day three, indicating robust investor interest in this submarine machinery manufacturer which went public in June 2023. CFF Fluid Control FPO subscription reached 8.45 times on day three, led by NII (10.06x) and Individual Investors (6.34x). Total appli

Asston Pharmaceuticals' initial public offering (IPO) has demonstrated exceptional investor demand through its third and final day of subscription, with Asston Pharmaceuticals' stock price set at ₹123 per share reflecting tremendous market reception. The ₹27.56 crore IPO surged dramatically to 186.40 times by 4:59:34 PM on day three, indicating extraordinary investor interest in this pharmaceutical exporter incorporated in 2019. Asston Pharmaceuticals IPO non-institutional investors segment leads with phenomenal 353.10 times subscription, wh

Bihar has recorded the fastest growth in equity investor participation across India, marking a major milestone for a state long known for its economic struggles. According to a Business Standard report citing data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the number of investors in Bihar has grown from just 7 lakh in FY 2019-20 to a staggering 5.2 million by May 2025. This represents a growth rate of 678.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 48.8%—the highest among all Indian states. This sharp rise has now placed Bihar among the to

Following the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) prohibition of U.S.-based trading behemoth Jane Street for allegedly manipulating stock index contracts, the Indian derivatives market has experienced a noticeable slowdown. Experts point to institutional and high-frequency traders' anxiety as a major factor in the rapid and pervasive effects of the July 4, 2025, regulatory action on trading volumes on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Turnover Declines Across NSE and BSE Data from NSE shows