DIIs keep the faith as equity inflows cross Rs 4 lakh crore so far this year, second-highest since 2007
So far in 2025, DII investments have already reached their second-highest annual inflow since 2007, with mutual funds alone having invested over Rs 3 lakh crore into equities.
HDFC Mutual Fund presents Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit 2025: Investing in the trillion-dollar future
Backed by a growing economy and rising investor confidence, the mutual fund industry is witnessing remarkable growth
Sebi tweaks norms for passive mutual funds schemes on sponsor group exposure
In case the portfolios of schemes are not rebalanced within the period mandated plus extended timelines, Asset Management Companies (AMCs) will not be permitted to launch any new scheme till the time the portfolio is rebalanced
MFs have Rs 250,000 crore of firepower to take advantage of falling stocks: Nilesh Shah
Shah's advice to retail investors is simple: This is not the market where you run a leveraged position. Traders must follow their stop loss or hedge their risk
MF industry safe, but Sebi will step in if self-regulation isn't strong: Madhabi Puri Buch
AMFI should have an ethics committee in whatever manner it sees fit, and that committee "must take action against individuals doing wrong things on a self-regulatory basis", the SEBI chief said.
How Finance Bill amendment will affect debt mutual fund investors post April 1
In a big blow to mutual fund (MF) investors, capital gains from debt funds and certain other categories of non-equity MFs are set to be taxed at a higher rate.
Mutual funds see muted 2022; expect better days in new year
The assets under management (AUM) of the mutual fund industry rose by 7 per cent or Rs 2.65 lakh crore in 2022.
Rupee still overvalued relatively; short duration funds attractive: Manish Banthia of ICICI Pru MF
Debt funds are more attractive than equity at this time, says the Deputy Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income at ICICI Prudential AMC
Domestic investors sell off Rs 5,540 crore of equities in last eight sessions
This selling is despite the Sensex and Nifty trading near record highs. Over the last 15 sessions, the benchmark indices jumped over 6 percent
Should you invest in bank FDs now?
An investor can earn better yields from shorter term debt funds, tax-free bonds, small savings schemes, floating rate instruments, and high quality corporate deposits compared to FDs.
Net inflows to equity mutual funds decline sharply to Rs 5,942 crore in August
Hybrid funds - which invest in stocks as well as bonds - clocked an outflow of Rs 6,600 crore, a third straight month of withdrawal.
Getting AMC licence in India hard, will launch MF schemes within 3 months of final approval: Nithin Kamath
Kamath reiterates he will only launch passive funds, which are characterised by low cost for investors and track an index to generate in-line returns. There is no plan to launch active funds, Zerodha CEO has said
Hits, misses and a dash of nostalgia in Prashant Jain's farewell note, read the full text
"I consider myself fortunate and blessed to end this innings on a winning note and to have achieved a seamless and smooth transition. Fund management is like a non-stop relay race. Each runner desires to hand the baton ahead of competition and in a seamless manner," says India's best known fund manager
After a 3-month lull; it's raining mutual fund NFOs in July
The new funds have been launched across the board - actively managed equity funds, debt, index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Is inflation set to collapse?
A report from DSP Mutual Fund points to signals that inflation may peak soon in India. The authors give suggestions on how to invest to stay ahead of this curve.
Watch Money Multiplying Machines | MFs that have grown lump sum money 66 times in two decades
Here’s a list of diversified equity funds that have multiplied investors’ lump sum money 66 times in 20 years. The amount of time you remain invested surely influences the portfolio. Nippon India Growth Fund, SBI Magnum Global Fund, Franklin India Prima Fund, and SBI Contra Fund are some of the mutual fund names that have multiplied lump sum money by 66 times. Watch the video to know the full list.
AMFI to launch mutual fund distributor recruitment campaign 'Karein Shuru?'
The campaign that will run on TV, print, and digital formats will also target women who are planning to re-enter the workforce, retired professionals, enterprising graduates, and people with entrepreneurial aspirations.
Why this veteran fund manager has been increasing his equity exposure in the past year
Suresh Soni, chief executive officer of one of India’s mid-sized fund houses, Baroda BNP Paribas Asset Management Co Ltd, doesn’t get scared by volatility. He has been buying equities throughout the past year as equity markets have corrected.
Six important money matters that call for your attention this July
Cryptocurrency transfers, freebies to social media influencers, I-T returns, mutual fund investments… there’s a lot happening in July. Here are the operational and regulatory changes you need to watch out for.
AMCs can buy international stocks again... But with a twist
Earlier this year in February, the Indian mutual fund industry had reached its cap of $7 billion which was available to invest in direct stocks overseas.
Risk assessment is vital to build an optimal investment portfolio
Risk assessment is not a one-time activity. To harness its full potential, risk assessment must be undertaken after every critical financial/personal event.
How to read developments at scandal-hit Axis MF
Axis Mutual Fund has announced suspension of two fund managers including their lead dealer pending internal investigation into wrongdoing. Sumaira Abidi speaks to Feroze Azeez of Anand Rathi Wealth and Manoj Nagpal, founder and CEO of Outlook Asia Capital, about how investors should read these developments.
Mutual Fund Flows: March
Sumaira Abidi analyses the mutual fund flows data for March with DP Singh, Chief Business Officer at SBI MF
Your Money Matters | ETF vs Index Fund vs Fund of funds
With the rapid growth of passive schemes, there is also growing confusion about the methods to invest in them. Sumaira Abidi explains how an ETF is different from an index fund and how they both differ from fund of funds.
