Mutual Funds Investments

Seven retail funds with available performance data differ widely in size, charges and returns, while more products enter the market

ICICI Prudential MF and SBI MF together bought over half of LIC's ₹31,552-crore OFS, sharply raising mutual funds' holding in the insurer

In the large-cap segment, funds attracted net inflows of ₹2,067.48 crore in June, up from ₹1,592.93 crore in May. Funds were net buyers of 56 per cent of the Nifty 50 stocks.

Instead of borrowing to the hilt, maintain a buffer to avoid margin calls during spells of market volatility

Net inflows into mid cap and small cap funds stood at Rs. 4,003 crore and Rs. 3,881 crore in Feb-26

Overhaul of mutual fund categories introduces tighter thematic rules to improve transparency and align Indian investment products with global goal-based standards

The Pre-IPO Fund will focus on investing in companies that are expected to list within 18 months, a move expected to align with the growing interest in IPO-bound startups

The SBI Nifty Midcap150 Momentum 50 ETF is benchmarked against the Nifty Midcap 150 Momentum 50 Index

A small cut in fund expenses can quietly compound into meaningful long-term gains for investors

Share of household savings in these instruments ­has doubled over the past year

Erstwhile favourites smallcap, midcap funds see a decline in investor interest

Experts say the real trick lies in avoiding stock overlap and focusing on quality, not quantity.

To allow investments in schemes based in US, other markets under LRS

The past five years have been transformative. Assets under management (AUM) grew at nearly 20% CAGR, fueled by the SIP revolution, deeper retail participation

700,000 investors floor the pedal in July, snapping a six-month lull

Domiciled vehicles lose traction as route for investments into Indian mutual funds

AMC stocks India: UTI Asset Management Company (UTI AMC) shares hit a record high of ₹1,428 per share on the BSE, rising 6.3 per cent in the intraday trade

Short Duration Funds, saw renewed interest, reporting Rs 10,276 crore in June, making it the highest monthly inflow within fixed income space, indicating growing investor comfort

Since inception, the Baroda BNP Paribas Gilt Fund has delivered consistent long-term returns, transforming an initial investment of RS 10,000 into Rs 41,919.60 as of March 31, 2025

Investment is risky but medium-term outlook for companies in certain sectors is favourable