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IIT graduate’s father was a sweet seller in Lucknow; he got 48% in class 5, later went on to get top grades in IIT, today earns more than Rs 2 crore per year as AI engineer: ‘I earn in a month…’
Tejash Vaish was once part of a humble family in Lucknow, where his father made a living by selling sweets. Although he faced academic challenges throughout his school years, he ultimately changed his circumstances through dedication and effort. Currently, he has a computer science degree from IIT Kanpur and is employed in Dubai, earning an impressive yearly salary exceeding Rs 2.5 crore.
Beyond tech: Kotak MF’s Shibani Kurian on India’s next innovation-led winners
Innovation-led investment opportunities in India are extending well beyond technology, with healthcare, auto components and industrials emerging as key areas of interest, according to Shibani Kurian, Head of Equity Research and Senior Fund Manager at Kotak Mahindra AMC. “Innovation can be seen across sectors and not necessarily limited to technology,” she said.
Nifty’s comeback or a largecap trap? Anand James decodes breadth, IT and Swiggy
Anand James, Chief Market Strategist at Geojit Investments, says the recovery still looks like a narrow largecap-led bounce, even as the 18% surge in Nifty IT points to the early stages of a possible leadership cycle. He also assesses Swiggy’s rebound prospects and names his top stock ideas for the week.
SIFs offer a middle ground between arbitrage and equity risk: AlphaGrep MF CEO Bhautik Ambani
With investors caught between low-risk arbitrage funds and high-risk equity, PMS and AIF products, AlphaGrep Mutual Fund is positioning its Eminence Hybrid Long-Short Fund as a middle-ground allocation. The strategy combines market neutral and relative value approaches, special situations, options, arbitrage and fixed income to pursue diversified returns without relying entirely on the direction of the equity market.
ET Wealth Expo 2026: Day 2 to explore alternative investments, financial freedom and the changing face of wealth
From diversifying beyond equities and exploring real estate investments to planning early retirement, navigating legal complexities and understanding the wealth potential of artificial intelligence, Day 2 of ET Wealth Expo 2026 will examine how investors can multiply wealth, achieve financial freedom and make informed financial decisions.
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Mutual funds increase cash holdings by Rs 87 crore to Rs 1.83 lakh crore in September, cash allocation rises to nearly 4%
Indian mutual funds increased cash holdings to Rs 1.83 lakh crore in September, with cash allocation rising to 3.98% of total assets. SBI, HDFC and PPFAS led in cash reserves, reflecting varied investment strategies and liquidity positions amid market uncertainty and potential opportunities for future equity investments.
AlphaGrep Mutual Fund announces launch of hybrid long short fund through its SIF platform Eminence
AlphaGrep Mutual Fund launched Eminence SIF, introducing its Eminence Hybrid Long-Short Fund, with subscriptions opening October 14–28. The strategy combines equity long-short, special situations, options, arbitrage and fixed income. Targeting sophisticated investors, it requires a minimum investment of Rs 10 lakh, or Rs 1 lakh for accredited investors, with a 12-month-plus horizon.
Mutual fund investors lose up to 10% in September as Nifty falls. What should investors do?
In September, mutual fund investors encountered significant setbacks as many technology-focused funds saw sharp declines. The Nifty 50 index fell by 5.56%, leading to nearly 95% of the evaluated funds posting negative returns, with many suffering losses exceeding 9%. To navigate this turbulence, experts suggest that investors should prioritize diversification and maintain balanced asset allocations, employing a disciplined strategy toward equities during this volatile market phase.
Mutual funds cut cash allocation by Rs 8,500 crore in August to Rs 1.82 lakh crore; ICICI Pru MF leads reduction
August witnessed a significant decrease in cash holdings among mutual funds, with a collective reduction of nearly Rs 8,502 crore across 27 asset management companies. Leading the charge, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund cut back its cash by Rs 4,314 crore. In contrast, both Bandhan and Kotak Mutual Funds chose to expand their cash positions, while six AMCs collectively held cash portfolios surpassing Rs 10,000 crore.
India's leading high frequency trading firm turns to bonds for capital
AlphaGrep has raised two billion rupees through bond issuance. This move comes after new Reserve Bank of India regulations. Banks now face restrictions on funding proprietary trading firms. The company plans to enhance its AI and machine-learning infrastructure. These funds will also support growth in retail-facing businesses.
CAS is here to stay: SEBI confident that Closing Auction Session will improve as participation rises, despite market-wide confusion
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) remains steadfast in its support for the newly implemented closing auction system. Despite initial trading fluctuations shaking investor confidence, the initiative is designed to enhance price discovery while aligning with international standards. However, a decrease in participation from proprietary traders has resulted in reduced liquidity. Sebi advocates for technology enhancements and a boost in order flows to ensure the system's effectiveness.
CAS Chaos: Dalal Street's biggest stock trading reform in years endures a rocky first week
India's recently introduced closing auction system for stock prices is encountering early challenges, with traders raising alarms over erratic price fluctuations and confusion in the marketplace. In response, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) held discussions with brokerages, reassuring them of the system's persistence. The lack of engagement from proprietary and high-frequency traders resulted in decreased liquidity, potentially affecting broker revenues and the volume of derivatives trading.
The next frontier in multi-asset investing is adaptability
Diversification on paper does not always translate into diversification in practice. Inside AlphaGrep’s multi-asset allocation fund and its novel proposition, where risks are adjusted in response to shifting market signals.
When correlations break, can dynamic multi-asset funds offer investors better outcomes?
Bhautik Ambani, CEO, AlphaGrep, explains why modern investing must take into account the limitations of predicting the market, and instead turn to a more agile adjustment of allocation and risk in response to shifts in markets.
NFO Insight: Can AlphaGrep's algorithm-driven multi-asset fund deliver better risk-adjusted returns?
AlphaGrep Mutual Fund has launched its first fund, the AlphaGrep Multi Asset Allocation Fund, employing a unique algorithm-driven approach. This open-ended scheme dynamically allocates capital across equities, fixed income, and commodities, aiming for better risk-adjusted returns with minimal human bias. Experts weigh in on the merits of algorithmic versus traditional multi-asset strategies, highlighting the importance of a long track record and individual investor control over asset allocation.
Homegrown AlphaGrep takes on Jio BlackRock with India Algo Funds
Over the next 18 months, AlphaGrep Investment Management Pvt plans to unveil about half a dozen mutual funds, Chief Executive Officer Bhautik Ambani told a press conference Tuesday. On July 6, it will launch the first fund, a dynamically managed multi-asset fund investing across equities, fixed income and commodities.
NFO Alert: AlphaGrep Mutual Fund launches multi asset allocation fund, its first fund
AlphaGrep Mutual Fund has launched its inaugural fund, the AlphaGrep Multi Asset Allocation Fund, marking its entry into the Indian retail market. This open-ended fund employs a systematic, quantitative approach to dynamically allocate capital across equities, fixed income, and commodities, aiming for long-term growth with minimal human bias. The NFO opens July 6 and closes July 20, offering institutional-grade strategies to everyday investors.
AlphaGrep enters MF space, eyes Rs 25,000-30,000 cr AUM in 3-5 yrs; to launch maiden scheme on Jul 6
The move comes after the company received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to commence mutual fund operations.
AlphaGrep Mutual Fund files draft papers with Sebi for its first multi-asset allocation fund
AlphaGrep Mutual Fund has filed draft documents with SEBI for its first scheme, the Multi Asset Allocation Fund. The open-ended fund will invest across equity, debt, commodities and derivatives, aiming to generate long-term capital appreciation through a diversified, rules-based portfolio.
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investors
AlphaGrep is entering India’s mutual fund space to bring institutional grade quantitative investing to retail investors. It plans AI driven, multi asset strategies, focusing on systematic processes over distribution, aiming to reduce bias, improve consistency and build trust in model based investing.
Six investors buy 1.6% stake in Delhivery for Rs 530 crore; Nexus Venture Partners sells stake
A total of 1.20 crore equity shares, representing a 1.6% stake in Delhivery, were purchased by Paris-based BNP Paribas, SBI Mutual Fund (MF), Edelweiss MF, Nippon India MF, AlphaGrep Investment Management and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company.
AlphaGrep receives final nod from SEBI to launch mutual fund
AlphaGrep has received final approval from SEBI to launch its mutual fund business in India. The quant focused investment firm plans to introduce systematic equity and hybrid funds through upcoming NFOs. The move marks AlphaGrep’s entry into the retail asset management space after over 16 years in quantitative trading.
High frequency firms see India profits surge despite regulatory curbs
High-frequency trading firms have posted robust profit growth in India despite regulatory curbs, highlighting their ability to navigate the $5.4 trillion equity market. Hudson River Trading led with a 156% profit surge for the fiscal year ending March 31. Other firms, including Optiver, AlphaGrep Securities, and Graviton Research Capital, also reported strong annual gains, reflecting resilience and strategic agility.
AIFs and wealth managers flock to mutual fund licences amid SEBI’s SIF push
India’s mutual fund industry is expanding as alternative investment and wealth management firms enter the space. With SEBI's evolving regulations and tax advantages favoring mutual funds over AIFs and PMS, entities like AlphaGrep, JioBlackRock, and Quant are transitioning or launching SIFs, signaling a structural shift in investment offerings and investor preferences.
AlphaGrep receives Sebi’s in-principle approval to sponsor mutual fund
AlphaGrep Securities, a leading quantitative investment firm specializing in systematic strategies, has announced that it has received the in-principle approval from SEBI to sponsor a mutual fund.
Top packages at IITs may see a dip
SaaS startup Glean, which now has an office in Bengaluru with 45 employees, is visiting old IITs including Kanpur, Madras and Kharagpur. "This year, overall hiring goals are slightly more modest than last year as we are looking at hiring four through campus placements compared to 10-12 hired last year both from off-campus and final placements," said Garvit Juniwal, Glean India's site lead.
MachineFi Lab announces Series A funding to raise $50 million
The latest round of funding announcement comes after the company raised $10 million seed round funding led by Samsung Next, Crypto.com, Hashkey Capital and Draper Dragon in June.
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