Abhishek Kumar
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Mutual fund cash exposure declines for the first time in six months
Equity MF inflows fell for the fifth consecutive month to ₹19,013 crore-the lowest in 13 months
 "Mutual fund cash exposure declines for the first time in six months")
Aviation stocks fall after Air India Boeing 787 crash kills over 200
Air India's fatal Boeing 787 crash triggers declines in aviation stocks across India and the US, as investor sentiment turns cautious ahead of the Paris Air Show
 "Aviation stocks fall after Air India Boeing 787 crash kills over 200")
Losing steam: Thematic and sectoral funds see big investor cool-off
As equity market volatility rises and new fund launches dry up, inflows into sectoral and thematic mutual funds have declined sharply in 2025, say industry experts
 "Losing steam: Thematic and sectoral funds see big investor cool-off")
Silver ETFs beat gold in inflows for 3rd month, gain investor favour
With silver outperforming gold and industrial demand rising, silver ETFs have drawn higher inflows than gold ETFs for three consecutive months, Amfi data shows
 "Silver ETFs beat gold in inflows for 3rd month, gain investor favour")
Equity MF inflows hit 13-month low in May despite market recovery
Systematic investment plan inflows hit a new high in May, but rising redemptions and cautious investor sentiment pushed net equity MF inflows to a 13-month low
 "Equity MF inflows hit 13-month low in May despite market recovery")
FoF expense structure not consistent across schemes, says DSP MF
DSP Mutual Fund warns that expense ratios of some fund of funds schemes may not reflect the total cost due to hidden charges in underlying funds, urging transparent disclosure
 "FoF expense structure not consistent across schemes, says DSP MF")
Debt funds now look to accruals as interest rate cut cycle peaks
Fund managers see little room for further yield decline
 "Debt funds now look to accruals as interest rate cut cycle peaks")
Global shifts may have limited impact on India bonds: Rahul Goswami
Indian bond yields have mostly remained immune to global headwinds so far
 "Global shifts may have limited impact on India bonds: Rahul Goswami")
Most top performing active MFs have value, momentum bias, says study
PhonePe Wealth report shows that value and momentum equity mutual funds dominated five-year rolling return performance across flexicap and diversified categories
 "Most top performing active MFs have value, momentum bias, says study")
Investments into equity MFs seen gathering pace in May, shows data
In May, MFs' net equity buying nearly trebled compared to April. MFs together bought ₹49,108 crore worth of shares in May, the highest in four months
 "Investments into equity MFs seen gathering pace in May, shows data")
Mutual funds plan to enter SIF space with equity and hybrid offerings
The first SIF launches are expected next month, with at least two asset management companies (AMCs) - Quant and Edelweiss - having secured SIF licences
 "Mutual funds plan to enter SIF space with equity and hybrid offerings")
SIP AUM surges to a record high even as account count shrinks, shows data
Streamline their portfolio, cut flab, build muscle - ₹13.9 trillion strong
 "SIP AUM surges to a record high even as account count shrinks, shows data")
Market correction, volatility slow mutual funds investor additions
Industry adds 0.3 million new investors in April, lowest in 22 months
 "Market correction, volatility slow mutual funds investor additions")
Jio BlackRock AMC gets Sebi approval, names Sid Swaminathan as CEO
Jio BlackRock AMC receives Sebi's final approval to start mutual fund business and appoints Sid Swaminathan as MD & CEO, aiming for innovation and inclusivity
 "Jio BlackRock AMC gets Sebi approval, names Sid Swaminathan as CEO")
South Africa's Sanlam invests ₹105 cr in Shriram AMC for 23% stake
Sanlam becomes co-promoter of Shriram AMC with ₹105 crore for 23% stake, raising total promoter holding to over 71%; Shriram AMC shares rise 10% on the news
 "South Africa's Sanlam invests ₹105 cr in Shriram AMC for 23% stake")
Mutual funds storm the 10% citadel, now claim market's third crown
Riding a swell of SIP inflows, they redraw investor playbook
 "Mutual funds storm the 10% citadel, now claim market's third crown")
Tax change, gold rally power FoF AUM past Rs 1 trillion in April
Fund of funds cross ₹1 trillion AUM in April 2025 for the first time, driven by tax reforms, gold's stellar returns, and launch of several new mutual fund offerings
 "Tax change, gold rally power FoF AUM past Rs 1 trillion in April")
Defence stock rally spells relief for dedicated mutual fund schemes
A sharp rebound in defence stocks has helped sector-focused mutual fund schemes recover steep losses, offering relief to investors who entered after the 2024 peak
 "Defence stock rally spells relief for dedicated mutual fund schemes")
Mutual fund investors holding onto their SIPs for longer, shows data
SIP assets held for over five years are rising across regular and direct plans as investors adopt long-term strategies and stay invested despite market volatility
 "Mutual fund investors holding onto their SIPs for longer, shows data")
Equity volatility, liquid funds drive 2x growth in ETF volumes in FY25
ETFs tracking NSE indices recorded Rs 3.8 trillion in trades in FY25, more than double the FY24 figure, as equity swings, regulatory shifts and liquidity needs boost activity
 "Equity volatility, liquid funds drive 2x growth in ETF volumes in FY25")