Why you should go for Specialised Investment Funds.

Specialised Investment Funds is an investment product that aims to bridge the gap between mutual funds and portfolio management services (PMS).

What truly sets SIFs apart is their ability to deploy concentrated portfolios, thematic strategies, and, critically, the use of derivatives, which are largely restricted in mutual funds, said Arun Patel, founder and partner at Arunasset Investment Services.

SEBI had released a study last year, which noted that 93 per cent of retail traders lost money in futures and options segment. “By enabling professional fund managers to handle derivative strategies on behalf of investors, SIFs aim to offer a safer, more structured alternative to the high-risk, self-directed trading that typically leads to retail investor losses,” said Patel.

Many asset managers have taken the plunge. Edelweiss Mutual Fund was among the first AMCs to enter this space with its Altiva SIF. “We believe SIFs represent the next evolution in investment solutions—a powerful bridge between traditional mutual funds and PMS/AIFs (alternative investment funds), offering the agility and innovation needed to serve tomorrow’s investors,” said Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund.

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ONGC, OIL India shares gain as crude prices jump further amid Israel-Iran conflict

Mumbai: Shares of public sector undertakings (PSUs) ONGC and Oil India surged on Friday, June 13, 2025 even as the stock market tumbled. The surge in prices of these stocks comes amid a sharp spike in Brent crude oil prices after Israel attacked Iran’s capital.

The shares of Oil India Ltd opened gap up with a gain of 2.8 per cent at Rs 481.15 on the BSE against the previous close of Rs 468.05. It gained further and touched the high of Rs 485.80, a gain of 3.79 per cent from the last close. The surge in price comes as the stock witnessed a spurt in volume by over 2.75 times today. At the time of writing the story, around 7.55 lakh shares changed hands. This is higher than the two-week average volume of 2.74 lakh.

Similarly, the shares of ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd) also opened gap up with a gain of 2.72 per cent at Rs 254.55 against the previous close of Rs 247.80. The counter hit the intraday high of Rs 255.40.

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RBI MPC June Meet Live Updates: Guv Malhotra Slashes Repo Rate By 50 bps to 5.50%; Stance Changed To Neutral

RBI MPC June Meet Live: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra-led Monetary Policy Committee on June 6 announced a sharper-than-expected 50 basis points cut in the repo rate, bringing it down to 5.5% from 6%. While markets and economists had anticipated a 25 bps cut, this large reduction came as a surprise to support economic growth. The cumulative rate reduction comes to 100 bps cut since February 2025. The MPC also shifted its policy stance from ‘accommodative’ to ‘neutral’ and declared a 100 bps reduction in the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) to 3% from 4% earlier which is expected to infusing additional liquidity.This rate cut is great news for borrowers, it means home loan EMIs will become lighter, making it easier for people to afford homes and manage their monthly budgets more comfortably.

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Choosing a PMS manager? Don’t miss these key metrics.

The credibility of a PMS heavily depends on the fund manager’s experience and track record.. By Ankit Patel

As high networth individuals increasingly look beyond traditional mutual funds, Portfolio Management Services (PMS) have emerged as a compelling avenue for bespoke wealth creation. However, choosing the right PMS product requires more than chasing returns. It calls for a disciplined evaluation across multiple dimensions.

PMS offer investors a valuable layer of diversification, not merely through different stock selections but through a fundamentally distinct investment approach.

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