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Flexicap funds take lead in FY26 as midcap, smallcap inflows cool

Flexicap funds top FY26 inflows as investors shift from mid- and smallcaps to diversified and multi-asset strategies amid market volatility

Street signs: New territory beckons, SIF naming playbook, and more

NSE expands into commodities, FPI settlement norms evolve amid tax concerns, and mutual funds adopt distinct branding for specialised investment funds

Equity mutual fund inflows rose 56% in March as investors bought the dip

Equity mutual fund inflows rose sharply in March, supported by record SIP contributions and strong retail participation despite market correction and volatility

Nippon India, ICICI Pru lead MF growth charts as industry expands in FY26

Nippon India MF and ICICI Prudential MF lead AUM growth as industry expands over 20% for the third straight year despite equity market volatility

Direct mutual fund plans outpaced regular schemes in FY26 folio growth

21 million folios were added via the direct route compared to 15 million in regular plans

Mutual fund AUM logs over 20% growth for the third consecutive year

Average industry AUM stood at ₹81.5 trillion in the March 2026 quarter (Q4FY26), up 21 per cent from ₹67 trillion in the same period last year

Mutual funds' equity bets hit record ₹1 trillion amid March rout

Mutual funds invest over Rs 1 trillion in equities in March, cushioning record FPI outflows and taking advantage of sharp market correction

Markets defy global cues to end in green despite crude oil price surge

But log their sixth straight weekly loss - longest losing streak since October 2025

Equity mutual fund inflows cool as investors shift to safer bets in FY26

Surge in hybrid, commodity fund flows offset equity slump

Navi MF looks beyond passives, eyes active frontier to drive growth

Fund house plans to expand active equity offerings with focus on high active share as it seeks to diversify beyond passive funds and tap broader investor demand

Equity markets appear to lean on early US-Iran truce, says Sailesh Raj Bhan

Elevated oil prices and prolonged West Asia crisis may hit earnings, but staggered investing offers opportunity for long-term investors, says Nippon MF CIO

Reit mutual funds to be reality soon as NSE rolls out dedicated index

Fund houses eye passive schemes tracking Nifty REITs & Realty Index

Founders of India's first ETF come back to MF space with Lakshya AMC

Founders of India's first ETF have launched Lakshya AMC, aiming to tap the rise of passive investing with a focus on quant strategies and index-based solutions

MF launches taper off in March in the midst of West Asia flare-up

Only nine equity schemes launched in March as geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility prompt fund houses to delay new offerings despite strong pipeline

Gold, silver ETF investors burnt after late-cycle rush amid correction

Nearly 3 million accounts added at peak, just before prices reversed

HDFC Bank sell-off wipes out ₹50,000 crore from mutual fund assets

HDFC Bank's sharp fall has eroded Rs 50,000 crore from mutual fund portfolios, with high exposure across schemes limiting fund managers' ability to deploy fresh capital

Top 10 AMCs lose ground even as the leading five stay steady, shows data

While India's mutual fund industry expands rapidly, the top 10 AMCs are losing share to new entrants, even as bank-backed giants continue to dominate the top tier

Equity mutual fund investors hold steady despite market correction

Equity mutual fund investors remain resilient amid market volatility, with AUM trends indicating sustained inflows and steady participation despite correction in equities

MFs invested big in private lenders in February, pared holdings in SBI

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank attract strong inflows from mutual funds in February, while fund houses trim exposure to SBI and other large-cap stocks

SIF assets near ₹10,000 crore as more mutual funds launch new products

Assets in specialised investment funds near Rs 10,000 crore as more mutual fund houses launch offerings, with wealth managers emerging as the main distribution channel