Abhishek Kumar

Existing equity schemes attracted record inflows in March and April 2026 as investors used market corrections to increase allocations despite weak NFO mobilisation

Net investments of ₹38,440 cr were 5 per cent lower than the high recorded in March, but were still above past year's average monthly inflows

Active equity funds lost share in mutual fund AUM for the first time since Covid as investors shifted towards passive, hybrid and precious metal-backed products

Equity performance and gold ETF demand helped Nippon, HDFC, ICICI Pru, and Tata widen lead

More than 30 stocks are expected to shift across largecap, midcap and smallcap categories in Amfi's upcoming half-yearly market-capitalisation reclassification

Near-term earnings may face pressure from geopolitical tensions, but improved valuations and strong fundamentals keep India's long-term market outlook intact

Near-term earnings may face pressure from geopolitical risks and oil prices, but improved valuations and strong fundamentals keep India's long-term equity story intact

Mutual funds sharply reduce equity purchases in April despite steady inflows, as fund managers adopt a cautious approach amid market rebound and geopolitical uncertainties

However, industry officials are divided on the benefits of easing exit load structures

Invesco plans to expand distribution, enter new product segments, and seek a GIFT City licence as it charts its next phase of growth after a recent ownership change

Over a dozen MFs eyeing entry into the ₹10,000 cr fund segment

Valuations are now more balanced after the correction and advises investors to adopt a staggered approach to equity investing, says Devalkar

IPO activity stalls despite market rebound, Vedanta's split reshapes indices, and mutual funds-PMS rivalry evolves into a strategic partnership

Dynamic bond funds adopt sharply different duration and credit strategies as rising yields and global risks cloud the interest-rate outlook

Equity mutual funds cut cash holdings to a near two-year low in March as fund managers deployed reserves to buy the dip amid strong inflows and market correction

Flexicap funds are split on allocation strategies, with some increasing large-cap exposure while others favour mid- and small-cap stocks based on evolving opportunities

Bandhan Mutual Fund adds gold and silver ETF exposure to select schemes, aiming to enhance returns and reduce portfolio volatility

Harish Krishnan notes early signs of an earnings upcycle, with improving sales and operating trends across companies

Equity ETFs and index funds attract record Rs 30,235 crore inflows in March, driven by dip buying and year-end institutional allocations amid market volatility

Net equity holding surges to multi-year high for multiple schemes