Economy, Banking and Finance · 13 June 2026

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approves Nuvama Wealth to launch mutual fund business

Exam-focused facts from the 13 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted final approval to Nuvama Wealth Management to start mutual fund operations through Nuvama Asset Management Limited.
  • The asset management company will initially seek approvals to launch investment products under the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) framework.
  • The Indian asset management industry has recorded Assets Under Management (AUM) surpassing ₹80 lakh crore.
  • Nuvama manages total client assets of over ₹4.5 trillion as of March 2026, serving more than 1.3 million affluent, High Net Worth Individual (HNI), and Ultra High Net Worth Individual (UHNI) clients.
  • The Nuvama Group's alternative asset management franchise holds client assets of over ₹12,500 crore as of 31 March 2026.