BUSINESS
Proposed brokerage fee cap may be the biggest jolt for mutual funds in Sebi’s regulatory overhaul
Industry executives are expecting a pushback from both AMCs and brokerages, as it may tighten margins. Sebi has sought feedback on the draft regulations from stakeholders by November 17, 2025.
BUSINESS
NTPC Q2FY26 preview: Earnings growth seen modest, but project pipeline strong
According to a Moneycontrol poll of six brokerages, the power major’s revenue is projected to rise about 5% year-on-year to Rs 42,345.82 crore, while net profit is likely to increase 5.1% to Rs 4,615.72 crore.
BUSINESS
B30 MF assets rise 2.6% to Rs 14.50 Lakh crore in September after August dip
Retail investors across the industry continued to favor direct investments, with 27.37% opting for the direct route in September, up slightly from 27.14% in August.
BUSINESS
L&T Q2 Preview: Strong earnings expected on healthy order flows, mixed project mix may cap margin
Investors will closely watch domestic order ramp-up, conversion of international prospects, and trends in the GCC order pipeline. Commentary on public capex and sector-specific policy developments will also be critical.
BUSINESS
Mutual funds maintain exposure to Pharma in September even as IT, Metals start to gain ground
Auto Ancillaries and Retailing followed with overweight stances of +0.8% each, reflecting continued confidence in domestic consumption and manufacturing themes
BUSINESS
Mutual funds invest nearly Rs 23,000 crore in IPOs in 2025, large issues dominate
The five largest IPOs of the year -- Tata Capital (Rs 15,511.9 crore), HDB Financial Services (Rs 12,500 crore), LG Electronics India (Rs 11,604.7 crore), Hexaware Technologies (Rs 8,750 crore), and Ather Energy (Rs 2,980.8 crore) -- together accounted for 42% of total proceeds and absorbed nearly 44% of mutual fund investments.
BUSINESS
Scope to grow capacity by 25 MTPA, clinker conversion to reach 1.6x: UltraTech’s Atul Daga
UltraTech’s incremental capacity of 22.8 MTPA is primarily targeted at northern and western India, after completing the consolidation in the Southern markets.
BUSINESS
UltraTech Q2 preview: Acquisition-led volume growth, stable blended realisations, and cost efficiencies to boost earnings
UltraTech Cement's Q2FY26 revenue is expected to see a healthy uptick, with eight brokerages projecting an increase to Rs 18,427 crore, up from Rs 15,635 crore in Q2FY25.
BUSINESS
Sebi’s proposed ‘lookback period’ for broker defaults may put investors at a disadvantage, fear experts
Under the proposed amendment, only trades executed within three years before a broker is declared as defaulter would qualify for compensation from the IPF. However, some experts suggest the proposal could undermine the very purpose of the Investor Protection Fund.
BUSINESS
As investors look abroad, this fund house is betting on global diversification
The fund house currently manages three international feeder funds—the PGIM India Global Equity Opportunities Fund of Fund (FoF), the PGIM India Emerging Markets Equity FoF, and the PGIM India Global Select Real Estate Securities FoF.
BUSINESS
Samir Arora’s Flagship Helios Flexi Cap fund doubled AUM in a year: These are the high conviction bets
In September 2025, the fund increased holdings in HDFC Bank and Adani Ports while reducing exposure to Ola Electric. Cash and equivalents fell from 1.57% in August to 1.14% in September, indicating higher equity deployment.
BUSINESS
Equity MF flows moderate in September, SIPs hit record Rs 29,361 crore: Key takeaways
During September, AMFI data shows, equity mutual funds attracted net inflows of Rs 30,422 crore in September 2025, marking a 9% decline from Rs 33,430 crore in August.
BUSINESS
SIP inflows hit record Rs 29,361 crore in September; stoppage ratio rises to 76.3%
While SIP inflows reached an all-time high during September, according to AMFI data, 57.73 lakh new SIP accounts were registered, while 44.03 lakh SIPs matured or were discontinued, resulting in a SIP stoppage ratio of 76.3%, up from 74% in August.
BUSINESS
DSP Mutual Fund takes on impulsive investing with new awareness campaign to advise caution
DSP MF's Parekh said it is the industry’s responsibility to shape investors, not just acquire them. “We’ve focused too much on what drives quick acquisition and too little on what builds lasting investor behaviour."
BUSINESS
Canara Robeco AMC IPO: How it compares with listed peers
Backed by a strong equity tilt, deep penetration into smaller cities, and steadily improving cost metrics, Canara Robeco AMC enters the market with valuations below larger peers.
MARKETS
SEBI preparing action plan on quantum readiness of its regulated ecosystem: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
SEBI chief noted that the next phase of India’s market development will depend on a balanced partnership between technological innovation and regulatory foresight
BUSINESS
Can't have a technology neutral approach. We should adopt and embrace tech: SEBI Chairperson
Technology neutrality is actually not viable. Beyond a point, once a critical mass evolves, it’s very difficult to maintain neutrality, says Tuhin Kanta Pandey
BUSINESS
AI can deliver hyper-personalised, regionalised educational content for investors: Jio BlackRock’s Sid Swaminathan
Talking about the role technology can play on concerns over mis-selling in newer products like Systematic Investment Facilities (SIFs) and Micro SIPs, Swaminathan said technology can be leveraged for both real-time surveillance and investor-level personalisation.
BUSINESS
Will focus on active, retail equity assets; cost-to-income headroom available: Canara Robeco CEO Rajnish Narula
Canara Robeco AMC plans to leverage Canara Bank’s branch network and double down on alpha-generating categories to build long-term investor stickiness.
BUSINESS
More than two-third of mutual fund investors now have at least one passive fund, shows Motilal Oswal survey
Cost efficiency has been a key factor for investors to opt for passive products. The mutual fund survey showed that around 54% of investors cited low expense ratios as the main motivation, followed by diversification and simplicity.
BUSINESS
Canara Robeco aiming for investor-friendly pricing in upcoming IPO: CEO Rajnish Narula
Canara Robeco’s leadership added that around 91 percent of its assets under management come from retail investors making it imperative that small investors benefit from the IPO’s success.
BUSINESS
Edelweiss’ Altiva Hybrid Long-Short NFO aims to offer mutual fund investors AIF-like bets with tax advantage
The product aims to bridge the gap between conventional hybrid funds and Category III AIFs, offering access to special situation and derivative strategies through the mutual fund route.
BUSINESS
More than half of the investors look to 'finfluencers' for advice, shows Sebi survey
Personal networks remain the most influential. About 59% of investors consult friends, family, and colleagues before making decisions, while online communities such as Telegram, WhatsApp, Reddit, and Facebook groups also play a role, cited by 34% of respondents.
BUSINESS
Mutual funds beat stocks in popularity, Sebi survey shows
Backed by strong campaigns and digital onboarding, mutual funds have raced ahead of stocks in investor recall—even though equities have traded in India for over a century
