Budget Express 2026

co-presented by

  • JIO BlackRock
HomeNewsMutual fund

Mutual Fund

Jump to
  • International mutual funds reopen for subscription. Should you invest or sit it out?

    This comes at a time when global equities have delivered strong gains, prompting renewed investor interest but is it as simple as it sounds? Read on

  • ICICI Prudential reopens subscriptions in 3 international funds

    ICICI Prudential reopens three international mutual funds, allowing limited monthly investments as global markets regain investor interest

  • ED freezes fresh Rs 192-crore deposits of WinZO in money laundering case

    In November, the agency had arrested the founders of WinZO -- Saumya Singh Rathore and Paavan Nanda following their questioning at the Bengaluru zonal office of the ED.

  • 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.

  • Multi-Asset Funds: What worked in 2025 and what to do in 2026

    If equity, debt, and gold all underperform together during severe market stress, diversification benefits for multi -asset funds diminish significantly

  • 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.

  • From floor trading to algorithms: India’s stockbroker rules get a 21st-century makeover

    The comprehensive overhaul represents SEBI's commitment to maintaining a regulatory framework that evolves with market realities

  • SEBI board announces overhaul of Mutual Fund regulations, clears fee revamp

    SEBI caps mutual fund brokerage at 6 bps; SEBI OKs excluding all statutory levies from MF base expense ratio

  • 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.

  • Russia's SBER offers retail investors access to Indian stock market benchmarked to Nifty50 index

    NSE MD and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan said the initiative reflects strong confidence in India's markets and deepens the India-Russia financial cooperation.

  • Before your next SIP, check if your mutual fund KYC is FATCA ready

    A simple way to find out if your mutual fund KYC is up to date, so your SIPs and redemptions don’t get blocked by surprise.

  • Gold, silver mutual funds’ AUM crosses Rs 1 lakh crore, AMFI CEO Venkat Chalasani says investors seeking diversification

    Recent research and market reports indicate that industrial demand for silver is expected to grow faster than the supply that will enter the market, creating an anticipated demand–supply gap.

  • SEBI mulls unbundling broker fees; MF, broking industry flag risk to research universe

    SEBI Board to discuss overhaul of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996 and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 1992 at December 17 meeting, including proposal to unbundle broking fees.

  • KYC on hold? The quickest way to fix your mutual fund or demat account online

    A quick guide to fixing KYC mismatches so your investments don’t get frozen.

  • Mutual fund assets cross Rs 70 lakh crore as smaller cities drive expansion

    Industry doubles in four years; Tier-II and Tier-III centres deepen participation

  • How Income Plus Arbitrage Fund of Fund Can Help You Get Stable, Tax-Efficient Returns

    Looking for an investment that offers stability of returns while also optimising post-tax gains? The Income Plus Arbitrage Fund of Fund category could be the solution you’ve been waiting for! In this episode of MC Explains, we break down Income Plus Arbitrage Fund of Fund? How does it work and what makes it different from regular debt funds? Who should consider investing in it? With recent changes in taxation making traditional debt funds less attractive for higher-income investors, these hybrid fund-of-fund schemes offer an innovative structure to balance returns, risk, and tax efficiency. Stay tuned for more investor education videos from MC Explains, powered by Moneycontrol.com and Invesco Mutual Fund.

  • SEBI proposes big regulatory changes for MFs, tweaks in TER, caps on brokerages

    SEBI has proposed removal of statutory levies like Securities Transaction Tax (STT), GST, etc. to be excluded from Total Expense Ratio (TER) limits.

  • SEBI proposes measures to simplify mutual fund fee structures

    The proposed changes to expense ratio is part of the overall review of mutual fund regulations to remove redundant rules and usher in transparency, the regulator said

  • LIVE: Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit 2025 |Bengaluru| Decoding Purpose, Products, Tech

    It’s time to decode purpose, products, & tech at the HDFC Mutual Fund presents the Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit 2025, powered by Axis Mutual Fund- Bengaluru chapter. Deep dive into Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) and bold new ideas that combine differentiation with purpose, all while unlocking the local-plus-global playbook through GIFT City, led by the biggest industry leaders, financial experts, regulators, and fund managers. Explore how tech-driven investing, data-backed quant models, and digital transformation are reshaping investor behaviour and redefining the mutual fund landscape, break past old limits, and transform mutual funds from passive savings tools into active engines of wealth creation. #MFSummit2025 #HDFCMutualFund #AxisMutualFund

  • SEBI bars mutual funds from investing in Pre-IPO placements

    Move likely to spark debate on its merit within the industry

  • The Wealth Company Mutual Fund Mobilizes Rs 2,000 Crore in Debut Active Fund Offerings

    Pantomath Group’s mutual fund arm achieves Rs 2,000 crore milestone in first active NFO launch, reflecting strong retail participation.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Nuvama Wealth rallies over 4 percent on Sebi's nod to sponsor a mutual fund

    In January 2025, the company had informed exchanges about the application seeking approval to act as the sponsor for Nuvama Mutual Fund. This would enable it to launch mutual funds as well as Specialized Investment Fund (SIF).

Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347