Mutual Funds

CAMS – Balancing dominance with diversification

Strong margins and rising non-MF traction offset core slowdown, but regulatory risks and market sensitivity remain key overhangs; valuation compelling

Mutual Fund Taxation Explained: STCG, LTCG & Dividend Tax Across Equity, Debt & Gold Funds

Understanding how mutual fund gains are taxed is crucial for every investor. Mutual funds generate returns mainly through capital gains when units are redeemed and through dividends under the Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) option. However, the taxation of these gains varies depending on the type of mutual fund you invest in and how long you hold the investment. In this episode of MC Explains, we break down the taxation rules across different mutual fund categories including equity funds, debt funds, gold funds, hybrid funds and international funds. We also explain the difference between short-term and long-term capital gains and the applicable tax rates for each category. We also discuss the tax treatment of dividends from mutual funds and how taxes can impact your final investment returns. Understanding these rules can help invest.

As markets turned volatile, 63% of mutual funds raised cash levels in February

Equity-oriented schemes accounted for the bulk of these inflows, raising Rs 3,955 crore.

India’s structural story: Why the world is betting on its growth

In a world economy defined by uncertainty, India is one of the few places where fundamentals continue to strengthen.

Power, policy and capital: How geopolitics is reshaping global markets

Markets have always had to reckon with politics. What is different now is the speed and the stakes

AlphaGrep gets mutual fund licence from SEBI

AlphaGrep has evolved from a boutique quantitative trading desk into a global trading and investment firm managing over Rs 8,500 crore as of February 28, 2026. The firm has also emerged as one of the largest participants by trading volume on domestic exchanges.

Should investors consider AMC stocks in a wobbly market?

Healthy inflows are a long-term positive for the mutual fund industry, though market volatility raises near-term concerns

Women fund managers highlight long-term investing edge, call for greater representation in MF industry

Panelists observed that women investors are becoming more comfortable navigating market volatility when financial concepts are explained clearly and expectations are set upfront.

Bridging Markets: How GIFT City Is Shaping Cross-Border Investment

Ahmedabad as host added deeper context. Gujarat’s expanding investor base and entrepreneurial culture reflect a broader national shift, where participation is widening beyond traditional metros and financial decision-making is becoming more informed.

New SEBI Update: How to Transfer Mutual Fund Units Without Tax Impact

Transferring mutual fund units as a gift used to be complicated — especially if you held them in statement of account (non-demat) mode. Investors had to sell units, pay capital gains tax, and then ask the beneficiary to repurchase them. But not anymore. Thanks to new regulations by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), you can now transfer or gift mutual fund units held in statement of account mode — completely online — without selling or converting to demat form. If you hold mutual funds and are planning wealth transfer, gifting to family members, or estate planning — this video is important for you.

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.