Investment

From the Arabian Sea to the Strait of Malacca: Forging the India-Singapore Axis

Summary: The bilateral relationship between India and Singapore stands as a testament to the power of strategic partnership and economic cooperation in an era marked by shifting geopolitical dynamics across the Indo-Pacific. It reached a significant milestone during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Singapore in September 2024 when both countries agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a higher level of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s recent visit to India in early September 2025, marks a watershed moment in bilateral relations, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of India-Singapore diplomatic relations and SG60. During his historic visit, Prime Minister Wong announced a new MoU on space collaboration, the leaders agreed to a time-bound review of the CECA and India’s free trade pact with ASEAN. The visit also culminated in a major infrastructure milestone. Read on to know more.Continue Reading From the Arabian Sea to the Strait of Malacca: Forging the India-Singapore Axis

Specialized Investment Funds: New Investment Product of The Hour

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) announced the establishment of ‘Specialized Investment Funds’ (“SIF”) vide its amendment to the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996 (“Mutual Fund Regulations”), effective December 16, 2024. The amendment was aimed at introducing a new asset class to bridge the gap between Mutual Funds (“MFs”) and Portfolio Management Services (“PMS”). SEBI vide its circular dated February 27, 2025, laid down a comprehensive regulatory framework for SIFs (effective April 1, 2025).Continue Reading Specialized Investment Funds: New Investment Product of The Hour