Having Q2 Results on the deck, India Inc’s profit is expected to shrink for the fourth straight quarter however there is a rising revenue momentum, which can be inferable from moderate price hikes and steadily rising volumes. The said expectations of the Indian market had translated into the index performance where NIFTY posted a fall of 3.74% in the month of September. Global markets are also confronting inflationary pressure on their earnings expectations yet with a higher degree of inflation when compared to India. The US stock market’s weakest month of the year is typically September when Dow 30 posted a fall of 8% and the S&P 500 also fell by over 8%. In the Indian Alternative Investment segment, the PMS strategies reacted to the market sentiments, yet managed the risk relatively well with 277 strategies (out of 298 Strategies) beating NIFTY in September. Many boutiques and smaller AMCs performed well this month, compared to the lukewarm performance of star fund managers this month.













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Passively Active Investing — A Modern Investor’s Lens on ETF-Based PMS
PMS Bazaar recently organized a webinar titled “Passively Active Investing — A Modern Investor’s Lens on ETF-Based PMS,” which featured Mr. Karan Bhatia, Co-Founder and Co-Fund Manager , Pricebridge Honeycomb ETF PMs. This blog covers the important points shared in this insightful webinar.

Spot the Trouble: Red Flags in Equity Investment Analysis
PMS Bazaar recently organized a webinar titled “Spot the Trouble: Red Flags in Equity Investment Analysis,” which featured Mr. Arpit Shah, Co-Founder & Director, Care Portfolio Managers. This blog covers the important points shared in this insightful webinar.
Long-Only AIFs Rebound Sharply in October; Long-Short Strategies Lag Despite Lower Volatility
106 long-only AIFs averaged 3.68% vs 32 long-short AIFs at 2.7%; only 24–31% of funds beat key indices
Markets log strongest monthly gains in 7 months; PMS performance turns near-uniform in October
Nifty 50 TRI gained 4.62%, BSE 500 TRI rose 4.27%; 415 of 427 equity PMSes ended positive

How SMEs are Shaping India’s Investment Landscape?
PMS Bazaar recently organized a webinar titled “How SMEs are Shaping India’s Investment Landscape?” which featured Mr. Shrikant Goyal, Fund Manager, GetFive Opportunity Fund.

Stable Income from Indian REITs and InvITs
PMS Bazaar recently organized a webinar titled “Stable Income from Indian REITs and InvITs,” which featured Mr. Rahul Jain, Head of Public Markets, Alt.

5 Key Considerations Before Investing in AIFs in India
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) have emerged as a compelling option for sophisticated investors seeking diversification and potentially superior returns. But venturing into AIFs requires a clear understanding of their unique characteristics that go beyond simply knowing what they are and their categories.

How AIF can help in diversification?
Traditionally, Indian investors have relied on a mix of stocks and bonds to build their wealth. While this approach offers diversification, it can still leave your portfolio vulnerable to market fluctuations. Enter Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), a dynamic asset class gaining traction for its ability to unlock diversification beyond the realm of conventional options.

