Sector funds can deliver strong returns during market rallies, but investors must weigh concentration risk, high valuations and volatility before investing.
At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, fund industry leaders said AI, active, passive and quant strategies will shape mutual fund growth, with investor education key to wider participation
At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, industry leaders said digital platforms, innovative SIP products, investor education and AI tools could help expand India's mutual fund base to 200 million.
Private sector lender RBL Bank is "evaluating" a foray into the broking and asset management space as part of its move to expand capital market activities, a top official said on Wednesday.
The share of direct plan has inched up in other periods as well, as they continue to grow in popularity
The wealth-tech firm plans to launch its MF Lite fund house in Q4FY27 after meeting regulatory requirements, potentially becoming the first AMC under Sebi's new framework
Sustained inflows lift MF ownership in smallcaps, while the Jio Platforms and Paras Healthcare IPOs are set to revive primary market activity
Investors used mkt correction to raise equity bets, average cost, say experts
Quant MF builds sizable positions in ICICI Prudential AMC and Nippon Life India AMC across multiple schemes
Active largecap funds see outflows as Nifty 50 approaches oversold territory; IPO launches continue this week, though issue sizes are set to shrink
Mutual funds owned 33% of PB Fintech at August-end; stock has plunged 38% in two sessions
The IPO will comprise an offer for sale of up to 15 million equity shares by promoter Abakkus Expert Professionals LLP, representing a 10 per cent stake in the company
NFO revival adds to inflows; largecap fund outflows sustain
According to the Amfi-Crisil Factbook 2026, assets under management (AUM) of SIFs stood at Rs 2,010 crore in October 2025. By March 2026, this had increased to Rs 10,620 crore.
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, SBI Mutual Fund and Nippon India Mutual Fund accounted for over 52 per cent of total institutional allocations
Mutual funds and equities accounted for 15 per cent of household financial savings in FY25, while mutual fund assets rose to 31 per cent of bank deposits in 2025
The strong flow momentum has been accompanied by a sharp expansion in the investor and asset base
India has come a long way since 1991... But sustaining that progress will require new reforms. If the past 30 years were about opening the economy, the next 30 must be about strengthening institutions
Market experts anticipate the stock could face further volatility till the announcement of his successor
Smallcap schemes look to lock in long-term gains