SIPs

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

In April alone, they snapped up shares worth ₹19,664 cr, recording their biggest buy since Oct '24

Stock prices ultimately reflect corporate earnings, not newspaper headlines. India's long-term story rests on fundamentals that geopolitics cannot easily touch

Chasing past performance ignores the principle that returns of all assets are mean-reverting

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

Investors are increasingly using index funds as long-term wealth-creation vehicles rather than for short tactical exposure, Oswal said

KFin Technologies said it is fully equipped to identify and tag Chhoti SIP accounts, with around 150 recognised so far, addressing concerns about technical hurdles in the rollout of Rs 250 SIPs

If loan growth does not rise towards the 12-13 per cent range, valuations may shrink

At the Business Standard BFSI Summit 2025, mutual fund leaders said India's market remains resilient and projected SIP sizes could rise from ₹3,000 to ₹5,000 in the next 3-4 years

According to Motilal Oswal, retail mutual fund activity has shown some moderation, particularly in Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) flows, as one-year SIP returns have turned negative.

The 50:50 split is highly effective for those navigating competing responsibilities: supporting children, managing loans, and caring for elders, while dreaming of vacations and legacy.

Shares have risen as much as 53% in six months

Domestic institutional investors, led by mutual funds, have invested Rs 7.1 trillion in equities over the past year, cushioning markets from persistent FPI selling

The brokerage expects asset management companies (AMCs) and registrar and transfer agents (RTAs) to post a recovery in quarterly earnings, supported by steady inflows and stable equity markets.

MF investor growth dropped to 5.2% in H1 2025 from 12% a year ago as volatility hit lumpsum inflows, while SIPs and existing investor participation remained strong

Motilal Oswal Special Oppotunities Fund aims to generate long-term capital by investing in opportunities presented by special situations

According to sources, following a nudge from Sebi, the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) wrote to fund houses on June 27, seeking information on their plans to offer the ₹250 SIPs

Over the past month, shares of HDFC AMC and NAM have rallied 13 per cent and 16 per cent, respectively, BSE data showed.

Control lifestyle inflation and avoid excessive reliance on debt by automating savings, budgeting better, aligning investments to goals and tracking progress regularly

The recent moderation in SIP flows is largely a function of short-term sentiment, particularly in response to sharp corrections in small- and mid-cap segments, Rungta said