Mutual fund investors change pace & tack amid stock slide

Retail investors maintained their mutual fund investments in February despite market volatility, with a slight dip in SIP contributions and equity inflows. Shift towards flexicap funds was noted, while small and midcap funds faced declines. Gold ETFs saw strong annual inflows but dropped monthly. The overall AUM reduced mainly due to mark-to-market losses in equity…

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Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal launches Opptra

Binny Bansal, cofounder, Flipkart BENGALURU: Flipkart cofounder Binny Bansal launched a new startup, Opptra, which specialises in developing franchise business portfolios. Opptra will license and sell branded consumer goods online, combining market expertise, digital-first brand building, and a centralised supply chain to accelerate market entry.“Many consumer brands have the potential to scale globally, but navigating…

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