Transforming Financial Services in India

The rules

• AMCs must deploy funds raised through NFOs within 30 business days of unit allotment.
• SEBI has approved Digi-Locker integration, allowing mutual fund investors to access their statements digitally.
• SEBI has set clearer rules on how AMCs can pay commissions, charges, and fees to distributors.
• SEBI is introducing Specialized Investment Funds (SIF), a new category of mutual funds designed to focus on specific investment strategies or sectors.
• A portion of AMC employee salaries must be invested in mutual fund schemes.
• AMCs must conduct stress tests on certain schemes and publish the results in a standardized format.
• SEBI’s new rules aim to make mutual fund investments safer, more transparent, and investor friendly.

R&D & Future Roadmap

• Infineon’s GCC at GIFT City will focus on key areas such as semiconductor chip design, product software development, supply chain management, and IT & systems engineering.
• These capabilities will enhance the company’s global R&D efforts and drive technological advancements.
• With a strong commitment to growth, Infineon has set an ambitious revenue target of €1 billion in India by 2030, reinforcing its long-term vision for innovation and expansion in the country.

conclusion

• Gujarat’s GCC policy, announced on February 11, 2025, aims to establish 250 new GCCs, attract ₹10,000 crore in investments, and create over 50,000 jobs.
• Infineon’s new GCC at GIFT City marks a key milestone in this vision, further strengthening Gujarat’s position as a global tech and semiconductor hub.
• This move further establishes GIFT City as a key destination for global tech investments, contributing to job creation and technological advancements in the region.