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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

AMFI eases mutual fund transmission process for nominees, legal heirs

The revised SOP allows AMCs greater flexibility in handling address, name and signature mismatches to ease transmission of mutual fund units after an investor's death

SIF distribution set for a boost as Sebi eases certification norms

NISM has introduced a combined certification examination for mutual fund and Specialised Investment Fund distributors, simplifying the qualification process

Block deals, QIPs drove mutual funds' equity investments in June

Adani Enterprises, JSW Infra attract highest MF investments

REIT-focused mutual funds on the anvil as dedicated indices make debut

Mutual funds are gearing up to launch REIT-focused schemes after regulations allowing REITs in equity indices took effect, with Edelweiss MF likely to be the first mover

Market re-rating will take time: 360 ONE Asset CIO Anup Maheshwari

he says that even a modest improvement in performance could trigger catch-up buying and support the next leg of the market rally

Active equity NFO collection at a 6-year low in the first half of CY26

NFO activity is closely linked to equity market sentiment, with fund houses typically launching more sche­mes during bull markets