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Sebi has announced measures to strengthen investor protection and financial inclusion via mutual funds.

After a record July, August SIP inflow dips marginally as volatility and foreign outflows weigh

Equity mutual funds saw inflows of Rs 33,430 crore in August 2025, marking the 54th positive month. Among categories, flexi-cap funds led with Rs 7,679 crore, followed by mid-cap and small-cap funds. The number of SIP accounts in August stood at 9.59 crore, up from 9.45 crore in July.

SEBI chief calls for more caution, transparency from MFs when investing in microcaps, debt papers

Tuhin Kanta Pandey further highlighted that beyond investment risks, the industry must also be mindful of operational risks that could undermine investor confidence

True benchmark for funds is not AUM alone, but trust and management: Sebi Chairman at AMFI event

To drive inclusivity, Sebi is working on incentives for distributors to bring first-time investors from B30 cities and additional incentives to encourage women investors. “Financial inclusion will remain incomplete unless women are equally represented,” Tuhin Kanta said.

We need to go deeper, district by district as financial penetration remains shallow, says AMFI chief Venkat Chalasani

According to AMFI data, only 18% of total mutual fund AUM comes from B-30 locations, and even among individual investors, just 27.4% of assets originate outside the top 30 cities.

Mutual funds are pushing for non-disclosure of block deals as Sebi reviews framework

Sebi is still reviewing the block deal framework and will examine the working group's suggestions before it takes a final call in the matter.

Staying the course: How Indian investors are weathering market volatility

Indian mutual fund investors are demonstrating unwavering resilience and discipline, with SIPs driving consistent inflows despite global and domestic headwinds.

Key highlights of MF flows in July: Record equity inflows, Rs 9,000 cr in NFOs, SIPs on record-breaking spree

Systematic investment plan (SIP) activity reached fresh records, with monthly contributions at Rs 28,464 crore, up 4.3 percent over June’s Rs 27,276 crore and 22 percent higher than Rs 23,332 crore in July 2024.

AMFI July data: SIP flows increase to all-time high of Rs 28,464 crore; SIP stoppage ratio at 63%

The number of SIP accounts at the end of July stood at 9.45 crore, up from 9.19 crore in June, with 68.69 lakh new SIP registrations in the month, while 43.04 lakh accounts were closed or matured.

Strong surge in net equity inflow for July at a record high of over Rs 42,700 crore, shows AMFI data

This monthly data of net equity flow is likely a multi-month high and broad-based across most equity categories, signalling renewed investor appetite after a relatively moderate June.

Can mutual funds work at 11,500 feet? Nippon India MF is finding out in Ladakh

Ladakh's mutual fund AUM stands at just Rs 44 crore currently, while the entire J&K region, including Ladakh, have an AUM of Rs 10,000 crore.

SIP AUM crosses Rs 15 trillion in June, logs fastest Rs 5-trillion jump

The journey of SIP AUM began with its first trillion in early 2016. It took over five years to cross Rs 5 trillion in July 2021. The subsequent rise to Rs 10 trillion took nearly 31 months, achieved in January 2024. However, the next leap—from Rs 10 trillion to Rs 15 trillion—occurred in just 17 months, marking the fastest Rs 5 trillion increase to date.

Why govt wants mutual fund managers to recommend PSU stocks as DIPAM pitches a PSU makeover

Corporate governance reforms, improved risk appetite and dividend strength form the Centre’s pitch. Mutual fund managers remain cautious on valuation gaps and growth concerns.

Mutual fund industry’s AUM contracts 4% in February, the most in nearly three years

Although the industry is sitting at nearly Rs 10 lakh crore in assets compared with the previous year, the net assets under management declined to 4 percent in February from the previous month, its steepest fall since June 2022

Chart of the Day: Unlocking India's mutual fund potential

Over the past five years, investments in mutual funds have grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5 percent, while bank deposits have increased at a CAGR of 11.0 percent

AMFI Data: Balancing confidence and caution

The conclusion drawn from January's data is that investors still have confidence in the Indian economy and markets, and they have taken advantage of the recent decline to average their positions

Smallcaps pull more retail money in January, gold ETFs shine bright, shows AMFI data: Top highlights

In January, inflows into smallcap funds rose by 22.6 percent MoM to Rs 5,720.87 crore. Mid-cap funds saw a marginal rise to Rs 5,147.87 crore, while largecap funds continue to find more takers.

AMFI, Indonesia's AMII sign MoU to strengthen bilateral financial, economic cooperation

The MoU will create a platform for India and Indonesia to exchange best practices, insights, and strategies aimed at boosting the mutual fund industries.

Financial literacy will be key to India's "Vision for 2047": AMFI’s Venkat Chalasani

Speaking at IFTA 2024, Venkat N Chalasani, Chief Executive of AMFI, said that there is a need for transformation in the country's economic landscape, particularly in financial education and mutual fund growth.

Swiggy, NTPC Green, others likely to join AMFI's largecap list; IDBI Bank, NHPC may slip to midcaps: Nuvama

Among new listings, Hyundai Motor India, Bajaj Housing Finance, NTPC Green and Swiggy might make it to the largecap list, as per Nuvama

Sebi's insider trading regulations seeks quarterly disclosures from mutual funds: Key details

SEBI had floated a consultation paper in 2022, seeking feedback to effect changes to the (Prohibition of Insider Trading) rules. The approved suggestions will now come into effect in November 1.

Chart of the Day | Thematic mutual funds hog the limelight in equity flows

Net flows into thematic funds in calendar year-till-date 2024 were three times more than that seen in the full year 2023

ICICI Prudential AMC sells India sovereign bonds to buy credit

The country’s sovereign debt is among the best performing in Asia this year so far.

AMFI contemplating Aadhaar alternative to ease KYC for NRI investors

According to people familiar with the development, AMFI, under the guidance of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, is exploring alternatives in terms of documents that can used instead of Aadhaar for verification.

AMFI backs SEBI chair Madhabi Puri Buch over fresh Hindenburg allegations

Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband Dhaval Buch in a joint statement strongly denied the 'baseless allegations and insinuations made in the report'. The same, they said, 'are devoid of any truth'