Investing in the mutual fund was never so easy for first-time investors

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 11: Virtual Auditor (https://virtualauditor.in), a digital compliance, valuation, and forensic advisory platform headquartered in Chennai with offices in Bangalore and Mumbai, today announced the expansion of its integrated service offerings across eight professional practice verticals. Leveraging its digital-first infrastructure, the platform serves startups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and cross-border investors seamlessly across all of India.

Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) inflows continued to remain resilient despite consolidation in Indian stock markets, supporting the overall growth in the mutual fund industry, according to a report by Nuvama.

Alternative investment funds (AIFs) have transitioned from the margins of the financial system to become an important pillar of India's capital markets, connecting capital with sectors that require it most. Addressing the IVCA Conclave 2026 in Mumbai on Wednesday, Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated that the current geopolitical situation serves as a reminder that capital must do more than chase returns. "It must also build resilience," he noted, adding that for India, this creates a larger role for the AIF industry to finance sectors like renewables, logistics, and strategic manufacturing.

Dubai [UAE], March 10: GMCL has just announced the launch of a Rs 900 Crore ($100 million) blockchain-based tokenisation issue, positioning it as one of the first large-scale digital asset offerings linked to a professional international cricket league. Baba Inder Preet Singh, founder GMCL said that "The offering will create a tokenised investment structure designed to provide exposure to the league's commercial ecosystem, including broadcast rights, sponsorship revenues, franchise participation, licensing, and digital fan engagement platforms.GMCL plans to engage institutional investors, digital asset funds, family offices, and strategic partners as part of the global issuance process."

New Delhi [India], March 10: Shanvi Resources Private Limited (SRPL), an ISO-certified and CMMI Level 5 mining and exploration consultancy based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, has announced the strategic expansion of its global advisory operations. As demand for critical minerals rises worldwide and regulatory standards become more stringent, SRPL is strengthening its position as an independent technical advisor to mining companies, investors, and government institutions across international markets. The expansion marks a significant step in the company's mission to deliver reliable, transparent, and globally compliant mining advisory services.