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MPC announcements: RBI's stance may boost bond market, says fund managers

Debt fund managers view the RBI's policy as supportive for bonds, but differ on duration strategy, with some favouring long-duration papers and others preferring shorter maturities.

NSE's closing auction skews MF NAVs, creates winners and losers

New buyers lose out, redeemers gain; fund houses expect anomaly to even out over time

Closing auction session: What changed, how it works & why it matters

The NSE's new Closing Auction Session replaces the old closing-price mechanism for F&O stocks. Here's how it works, why it was introduced and what it means

New system to determine closing share prices off to a rocky start

The new closing auction mechanism for F&O stocks led to an unusually wide gap between Sensex and Nifty, with market participants citing auction dynamics and liquidity

RBI may hold rates, but 50-75 bps hike still in sight: Nippon India MF CIO

Nippon India MF expects the RBI to keep rates unchanged for now, while forecasting a limited 50-75 bps rate hike cycle over the next 12-15 months

Nifty IT passive funds see outflows despite sharp rebound in the sector

Lower growth in passive fund AUMs vis-a-vis Nifty IT indicate about Rs 280 cr outflow

Street signs: Key support for Nifty in July, Tepid GMP for Juniper Green

Nifty faces key support at 24,150-24,100 and resistance at 24,550-24,600 as markets eye earnings, IPO activity and the rollout of the new closing auction

Corporate earnings may see low double-digit growth in FY27: Alok Singh

Global uncertainties remain the biggest driver of market sentiment despite healthy domestic indicators, says Bank of India Mutual Fund CIO Alok Singh

B-30 mutual fund assets outpace metros again, but growth gap narrows

Individual investor AUM in smaller towns rose 5.2% in H1 2026 against 4.5% in top-30 cities

Listed AMCs preserve margins despite overhaul of expense ratio framework

Asset managers say lower investor fees under the revised expense ratio regime were offset by commission recalibration, helping preserve margins in the June quarter

Derivative flexibility likely to open new product avenues for PMS

Proposals could help PMS better compete with AIFs and SIFs, say experts

Market shifts in favour of high-growth, quality stocks: PGIM India MF

Investors are shifting to high-quality, high-growth stocks as stronger sales, RoE and improving macro conditions drive market outperformance in FY27

Sebi moots MF-only PMS framework, lowers minimum investment to ₹25 lakh

Investment in overseas securities and expanding the use of exchange-traded derivatives also part of proposal

MF licence queue grows as three new players apply in June quarter

Nine entities are awaiting Sebi approval to launch mutual funds as strong retail participation, rising assets and low penetration continue to attract new entrants

Markets fall for third day as crude surge dents investor sentiment

Sensex lost 715 points and the Nifty slipped below 24,000 as rising crude prices, tariff concerns and geopolitical tensions triggered broad-based selling

MFs set eyes on dormant balanced hybrid category after rule change

SBI MF, Kotak MF line up launches as ICICI Pru completes NFO

Liquidity stress in small-cap funds eases to lowest level since March 2024

Improved trading volumes and a recovery in small-cap stocks have reduced liquidity stress in small-cap mutual fund schemes to the lowest level since March 2024

Equities fairly valued, expect avg 5-7% real returns in 3-5 years: Gunwani

Bandhan AMC CIO Manish Gunwani says India's macro fundamentals remain strong, with financials, insurance and real estate best placed to drive FY27 earnings growth

Gross equity MF flows hit ₹4 trillion in H1CY26 despite slump in NFOs

Investors opted for proven schemes as the market turmoil continued, say experts

Sebi extends SWP, STP facility to demat-held mutual fund units

Sebi has allowed SWP and STP facilities for mutual fund units held in demat form, with phased implementation beginning by January 2027