Mutual Funds

Active vs passive multi-asset funds: Control, costs and return potential

'Passive funds follow rules; active funds chase opportunities,' say experts

Updated On: 06 Jan 2026 | 6:02 PM IST

AIF industry seeks tax parity for private credit funds in Budget

India's AIF industry urges tax parity for private credit funds and clearer rules for Category III AIFs in the upcoming Union Budget to ensure fair treatment and reduce disputes

Updated On: 06 Jan 2026 | 12:20 AM IST

Mutual funds' net equity purchases surged 13% in 2025, shows data

Mutual funds pumped a record ₹4.9 trillion into equities in 2025, driven by strong SIP inflows and retail participation despite volatile markets

Updated On: 04 Jan 2026 | 11:00 PM IST

Reasonable valuations, earnings revival to aid small-cap funds in 2026

After underperforming in 2025, small-cap funds may see a turnaround as valuations become more reasonable and earnings revive; existing investors should stay invested, while new ones enter gradually

Updated On: 02 Jan 2026 | 4:54 PM IST

India is still early in passive investing compared with US: Ashutosh Singh

As the Sensex turns 40, passive investing is reshaping India's markets, with indices emerging as the backbone of ETFs and low-cost investment products

Updated On: 02 Jan 2026 | 6:30 AM IST

Mutual fund AUM growth likely to stay above 20%, 3rd year in a row

Rise in debt, commodity ETF inflows offset lower lumpsum inflows into equity schemes

Updated On: 01 Jan 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

Ashika Group gets Sebi's in-principle nod to launch mutual fund biz

Ashika Group on Wednesday announced that it has received in-principle approval from the markets regulator, Sebi, to launch mutual funds. This move allows the company to proceed with establishing an Asset Management Company (AMC) and preparing for the launch of mutual fund schemes, subject to fulfilling Sebi's final registration requirements and conditions, Ashika Group said in a statement. Ashika Group's foray into mutual funds builds on its experience across capital markets and financial services, including retail & Institutional broking, investment banking, research advisory, global family office services, Alternative Asset Management and Private Equity. "The launch of Ashika Mutual Fund is a natural extension of our vision to contribute meaningfully to India's evolving asset management ecosystem," Pawan Jain, Chairman & Managing Director, Ashika Group, said. The proposed fund house aims to offer a range of investment schemes tailored to diverse investor needs.

Updated On: 31 Dec 2025 | 11:31 PM IST

Retail rush, SIPs drive ₹14 trn jump in mutual fund assets in 2025

Mutual fund industry extended its bull run in 2025, adding a staggering Rs 14 lakh crore to its asset base and pushing total AUM to a record Rs 81 lakh crore by November, powered by surge in retail participation and record SIP inflows. Venkat Chalasani, Chief Executive Officer of AMFI, told PTI that the industry's outlook remains positive, with steady SIP inflows continuing to offset foreign portfolio investor outflows and strengthening market resilience. Going ahead, fund flows are likely to be guided by valuations and global developments, with investors increasingly favouring large-cap, diversified and hybrid strategies, he added. The year 2025 also witnessed a robust net inflow of Rs 7 lakh crore, along with a sharp increase of 3.36 crore in the investor base, while SIPs alone contributed about Rs 3 lakh crore, according to data from Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). These inflows lifted the industry's assets under management (AUM) by 21 per cent from Rs 67 lakh crore

Updated On: 31 Dec 2025 | 11:48 AM IST

Select debt schemes extend winning run in 2025 on rate-cut tailwinds

Select debt mutual fund categories such as medium duration and floater funds have delivered over 8 per cent returns in the past year, supported by rate cuts and falling yields

Updated On: 29 Dec 2025 | 7:54 PM IST

Street signs: Multi-asset funds rise; Nifty key levels, domestic IPO flows

A resurgent gold rally has lifted multi-asset funds back into contention, widening their return edge over key equity categories despite lower risk exposure

Updated On: 28 Dec 2025 | 10:32 PM IST

Flexicap funds emerge as most preferred equity MF for investors in 2025

Flexicap funds top equity MF inflows in 2025, emerging as investors' preferred choice amid volatile markets and becoming the largest equity category by assets

Updated On: 26 Dec 2025 | 10:50 PM IST

CIOs signal earnings-led market ahead, urge realistic return expectations

India's top fund managers expect the domestic equity market to move into a steadier, earnings-driven phase after a prolonged period of sharp rallies followed by 13-14 months of consolidation

Updated On: 26 Dec 2025 | 4:57 PM IST

Quant-based funds emerge as new battleground for mutual fund investors

Although quant and factor strategies are expanding rapidly, investor participation held back by their complexity and inconsistent returns

Updated On: 26 Dec 2025 | 4:53 PM IST

Direct equity investors take money off table in 2025, a first since Covid

Sell shares worth nearly ₹8.5K cr so far as markets remain choppy

Updated On: 24 Dec 2025 | 12:00 AM IST

MF universe rejig: Large, midcap cutoffs likely to hit new highs in Jan

Amfi's January stock universe reclassification may lift the largecap cut-off to Rs 1.05 trillion and the midcap threshold to Rs 34,800 crore, driven by new listings and higher valuations

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 8:40 PM IST

Mutual funds' NFO collection shrinks in 2025 as equity appetite cools

Mutual funds launched 222 NFOs and raised ₹63,631 crore in 2025 (as of November), down sharply from 2024, as active equity demand softened amid volatile markets

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 1:35 AM IST

US-focused funds' outlook in 2026: Expect consolidation, moderate returns

US-focused mutual funds surged in 2025 on an AI-led rally. In 2026, expect consolidation and moderate returns; rebalance mega-cap tech exposure and invest in phases

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 4:42 PM IST

Wide-ranging reforms: Sebi overhauls MF cost framework, stockbroking rules

Sebi has renamed expense ratio limits as the base expense ratio and moved statutory levies outside the cap, while approving a rewrite of MF regulations to tighten transparency and governance

Updated On: 18 Dec 2025 | 12:08 AM IST

Investment Strategy: Is your mutual fund portfolio drifting? How to fix it before 2026 |Share market

As 2026 approaches, market experts say a disciplined year-end review of your mutual fund portfolio can make a real difference.

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 7:30 PM IST
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Don't be fazed by one-year return; ELSS long-term record is robust

Choose them for their strong wealth creation potential and short lock-in period, especially if you remain on the old tax regime, but don't judge them on past-year returns alone

Updated On: 10 Dec 2025 | 10:53 PM IST