Sebi REIT shift: MF and SIF investments to count as equity from 2026; existing debt-scheme stakes to be grandfathered

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has announced that investments made by Mutual Funds (MFs) and Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) will be treated as equity-related instruments from January 1, 2026. The move is aimed at encouraging greater participation in the REIT market, reported news agency ANI.Sebi said…

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Govinda’s wife Sunita Ahuja lauds Akshaye Khanna’s performance in Dhurandhar, ‘Ranveer Singh toh mera favourite hai, par ab Akshaye bhi’ |

After unsettling audiences with his powerful turn as Aurangzeb in Chhaava, the actor has once again commanded attention as the brooding and dangerous Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar’s espionage thriller Dhurandhar. Though the film boasts strong performances from Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun, it is Akshaye Khanna who has unexpectedly become the film’s…

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Trade strategy: India should accelerate FTA talks with US, diversify exports, says EAC-PM chief Mahendra Dev

India should speed up free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, expand its export reach beyond traditional markets, and maintain active engagement with Washington to conclude a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Chairman S Mahendra Dev said on Friday.Delivering the First ISID@40 Distinguished Person Lecture, Dev said…

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‘Kantara’ controversy row: Ranveer Singh is ready to submit affidavit of unconditional apology in court, visit Chamundi temple |

Even after the release of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, an earlier controversy linked to Ranveer Singh continues to follow the actor. Last year, when Ranveer imitated the Daiva (Bhoota Kola) ritual—associated with Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara Chapter 1’, it drew criticism from sections of the public who felt their religious sentiments were hurt.Ranveer Singh has reportedly told…

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