Mutual Funds

Liquid funds with instant redemption: The new go to for retail investors

With instant redemption, investors log into a fund house app, request a withdrawal, and in less than 30 minutes, the money hits their bank account

Mutual Fund Summit: Patience & Behavior Drive Wealth, Says Navneet Munot

At the Mutual Fund Summit (LIVE), Navneet Munot, Managing Director & CEO of HDFC Asset Management Company (HDFC AMC), shared a key insight on long-term investing. Munot said that wealth creation is driven more by patience and investor behaviour than by financial knowledge alone. He stressed that staying disciplined through market cycles, avoiding emotional decision-making, and maintaining long-term conviction are far more critical than trying to time markets or chase short-term trends.

Mid, smallcap stocks to drive the next earnings cycle, says Motilal Oswal's Ajay Khandelwal

Motilal Oswal AMC’s Ajay Khandelwal says India’s earnings and investment cycle is broadening, with mid- and small-caps set to lead the next phase of growth.

Why behaviour, not brilliance decides investing success: Navneet Munot

HDFC AMC MD Navneet Munot says long-term investing success depends more on managing behaviour and emotions than on knowledge or market timing.

CIOs favour equities in 2026, but gold remains in the mix

Three of India's top chief investment officers are betting on equities as the asset class of the year, even as one breaks from consensus to make the case for gold.

Mutual Fund Summit Live: Wealth creation is about patience and behaviour, not just knowledge, says HDFC AMC’s Navneet Munot

Mutual Fund Summit 2026 Live: The Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit 2026 will feature a series of focused conversations covering household portfolio construction, asset allocation choices, evolving investment strategies, the role of mutual funds in IPO markets, and opportunities through GIFT City. Together, these sessions aim to provide actionable

Generative AI fears trigger Rs 50,000 crore notional loss for MFs

So far in February, Infosys has declined 16.5 percent, TCS has fallen 14 percent and HCL Technologies has dropped 14.2 percent. Tech Mahindra has declined 12 percent, while Persistent Systems and Wipro have fallen around 10 percent each. The Nifty IT index is down 14 percent during the period.

MFs sell Rs 4,100 crore in February so far, first net selling in three years

The last instance of net selling was in April 2023, when mutual funds sold over Rs 4,532 crore in local equities. Prior to this, they had remained net buyers for 34 consecutive months.

Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit 2026: Mapping the Next Chapter of India’s Mutual Fund Story

The small-cap question is also addressed with the seriousness it deserves: not as a binary “yes/no,” but as a discussion on cycles, drawdowns, allocation sizing, and the discipline needed to “go long” without overextending.

Gold, Silver ETF assets triple in five months to cross Rs 3 lakh crore

Gold ETF folios increased from 80.34 lakh to 1.14 crore, while silver ETF folios rose from 11.31 lakh to 47.85 lakh, representing growth of 43 percent and 323 percent, respectively.

Gold ETFs Explained: Benefits, Risks & How They Compare to Physical Gold

Gold has always held a special place in Indian portfolios, but investing in gold today goes far beyond jewellery and coins. In this episode of MC Explains, we break down Gold Exchange Traded Funds (Gold ETFs)—a simple, low-cost and transparent way to invest in gold without the hassles of physical ownership. Learn how Gold ETFs work, their advantages over physical gold, costs involved, liquidity, risks, and how closely they track gold prices. We also explain alternatives like Gold ETF Fund of Funds for investors without a demat account, and key factors to consider before investing. If you’re looking to add gold to your portfolio as an inflation hedge or for diversification, this video will help you make an informed decision.

Gold, Silver ETF inflows overtake equities in January for first time

Gold and silver ETFs together attracted inflows of Rs 33,500 crore during the month, surpassing equity fund inflows of Rs 24,029 crore.

Markets fall, SIP doubts rise: Why stopping now could cost you crores

Most investors abandon SIPs early because of market volatility, return comparisons, and cash-flow issues, missing exponential growth. SIPs thrive on time, not timing; quitting early locks in losses and forfeits future growth.

MidCap, SmallCap inflows in 2025 hit record high despite scheme delivers muted returns

Of the 140 stocks in the BSE MidCap index, 86 ended the year with negative returns, while in the BSE SmallCap index, 871 of the 1,186 stocks were in the red. In the BSE100 index, 61 stocks posted gains and 39 recorded losses.

Flexi-cap and gold ETFs shine as equity mutual fund flows see minor dip in December

The Indian mutual fund industry’s assets under management (AUM) eased slightly to about Rs 80.2 lakh crore in December 2025, down from Rs 80.8 lakh crore in November

SBI Funds Management taps Citi, HSBC for $1.4 billion IPO

Deliberations are ongoing and the details of the offering could change, people aware of the development said

Point-to-Point vs Rolling Returns for Mutual Funds: Full Breakdown

Point-to-point returns or rolling returns — which one should you trust while choosing a mutual fund? Most investors compare mutual funds using 1-year or 3-year returns—but that can be misleading! In this episode of MC Explains, brought to you by Moneycontrol.com and Invesco Mutual Fund, we break down the essential difference between these two return metrics and how they impact your fund-selection decisions. Mutual fund NAVs change every day, and depending on the date you pick, point-to-point returns can vary drastically.

SEBI lowers mutual fund expense ratios: What it means for your investments

SEBI trims mutual fund costs. Here’s how the change affects investor savings.

6 Behavioural Biases Every Investor Must Avoid | Improve Your Investment Outcomes

How can you avoid common behavioural biases in investing? In this investor-education video from Moneycontrol and Invesco Mutual Fund, we break down the six most common psychological biases that negatively impact your investment decisions — often without you even realising it. If you want to improve your investment outcomes, build wealth efficiently, and make smarter, objective financial decisions — this video is for you. ? Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more investor education and insights.

Direct vs regular mutual funds in 2025: Which option actually works better for you

The difference between direct and regular funds is not about returns alone, it is about advice, behaviour, and how you actually invest over time

Mutual Funds keep cash buffers elevated in November amid market gains

Fresh data from ACE Equities show aggregate cash holdings in active equity schemes eased to 4.68 percent in November from 4.79 percent in October. In absolute terms, however, reserves held largely steady at about Rs 2.02 lakh crore, compared with Rs 2.03 lakh crore a month earlier.

MF alpha erosion accelerates capital shift to PMS & Cat-III AIFs; domestic HNIs now dominate alternatives

One of the findings in the report is that equity-linked AIF strategies, specifically those operating with listed and listed-plus-unlisted mandates, have consistently beaten the BSE Sensex PME+ benchmarks across six consecutive evaluation cycles from March 2022 to September 2024.

Record Rs 7 lakh crore DII buying so far in 2025 in Indian markets and counting

Provisional NSE data shows mutual funds, insurers, banks and other domestic institutions have together bought Rs 7.01 lakh crore worth of equities so far in 2025, surpassing the previous record of Rs 5.25 lakh crore in 2024.

The Wealth Company MF gets SEBI approval for Specialised Investment Fund launch

According to the AMC, the WSIF platform is designed to combine sophisticated investment strategies with the oversight and transparency of India’s mutual fund ecosystem