Abhishek Kumar

The new funds automatically shift asset allocation towards lower-risk investments as the target year approaches

MF AUM linked to PMS doubles in less than 3 years, surges to Rs 1 trillion

Mutual funds boosted exposure to ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Reliance in May, investing over ₹24,000 crore as market volatility created buying opportunities

The debt fund category attracted over ₹1,300 crore in April and May combined, ending more than four years of continuous investor withdrawals

Axis Mutual Fund CIO R Sivakumar says stronger earnings growth, especially in large caps, is critical for reviving foreign investor interest in Indian equities

Net inflows into index funds and ETFs fell sharply in May, mirroring weakness in active equity schemes amid volatile market conditions

Value-oriented indices delivered annualised returns of nearly 30 per cent over three years, while active value funds generated about half that return

Investors withdrew nearly ₹3,000 crore from gold and silver ETFs in May as prices retreated from record highs, triggering profit booking and portfolio reallocation

Higher redemptions and weaker lump-sum investments dragged equity fund inflows lower, although SIP contributions remained resilient amid market volatility

Proposes aggregate remuneration reporting in place of individual-level disclosures

Curb on number of smart-beta schemes also likely; move aimed at curbing proliferation in segment

RBI and government measures to attract foreign capital have improved sentiment in the bond market, but most fund managers continue to favour shorter-duration papers

Market correction is largely over and valuations remain attractive, says Mirae Asset CIO Neelesh Surana, citing earnings recovery and India's strong macro outlook

Mutual funds ramped up equity purchases in May, deploying fresh inflows and capitalising on a market pullback after a cautious April

Direct plan SIPs from B-30 shrink by 350K in March-April

Penetration slowing as equities turn volatile, gold rally loses steam

Capex revival, easing West Asia tensions and improving earnings could drive Indian markets towards fresh highs, says Bajaj Finserv AMC CIO

ICICI Prudential's iSIF leads in folios; Edelweiss' Altiva SIF tops in AUM

Earnings growth matters more than PE compression in long-term wealth creation, says DSP MF CIO

Most active equity schemes managed to outperform benchmarks over the past year amid heightened volatility