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Changing dynamics: Non-bank distributors widen lead in MF commissions

An analysis of MF commission data by Kotak Institutional Equities shows that non-bank distributors accounted for 75 per cent of total commission payouts in FY25, up from 65 per cent in FY18

Multi-asset funds march to the hybrid throne; gold their banner

Inflows signal a changing guard from BAFs, though analysts caution investors against recency bias

MFs' equity buying surges to 10-month high in August, shows strong inflows

Equity mutual fund (MF) investments surged in August to a 10-month high, indicating strong inflows into equity MF schemes post-July's record highs, despite a market correction

Edelweiss' Altiva Hybrid Long-Short Fund set to be 1st SIF in hybrid space

Edelweiss Mutual Fund is set to launch its Altiva Hybrid Long-Short SIF by the end of this month. The fund will focus on fixed income, equity arbitrage, and special situations to drive returns

G-sec yield surge hurts long-debt mutual funds, opportunity in sight

However, long duration bonds, MFs now attractive for investors, say experts

Amfi moots new MF-VRA plan with tax incentives, portability features

Amfi has proposed a Mutual Fund-Voluntary Retirement Account to boost retirement preparedness, offering tax incentives, portability and lifecycle-based investment options

Mutual fund commission roulette spins big: ₹21,000 crore in FY25

Distributors strike it rich as client funds land on winning number

RBI Bulletin: Mutual funds to bank deposit ratio up 2.5x in 10 years

As MF AUM to bank deposit ratio doubles in 10 years

Groww gets Sebi approval for $1 billion IPO at $7-8 billion valuation

Groww has received Sebi approval for its $1 billion IPO, which will be India's largest capital market fundraise, valuing the firm at $7-8 billion after profit tripled in FY25

Distributors voice concerns with NSE's updated mutual fund platform

MF distributors flag concerns over client mapping and data security in NSE's upgraded platform, but the exchange says extensive testing was done and transactions remain seamless

Specialised investment funds rollout nears as AMCs secure Sebi approvals

Distribution capabilities, now limited, will gain strength over time, say MF officials

Sponsor banks boost MF flows as SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank add heft

Bank-sponsored fund houses led by SBI, HDFC, and ICICI drove MF inflows in FY25, aided by their vast customer base and distribution networks

The jolt that broke the silence: NFOs lift MF investor count in July

700,000 investors floor the pedal in July, snapping a six-month lull

WestBridge Capital picks 15% stake in Edelweiss AMC for ₹450 crore

Global investment firm WestBridge Capital is acquiring a 15% stake in Edelweiss Asset Management for Rs 450 crore, valuing the firm at Rs 3,000 crore, Edelweiss Financial Services announced

Retail investors cling to risky mutual funds even as HNIs pare exposure

In the September 2024-June 2025 period, while retail investors continued with their high-risk bets, HNI portfolios veered towards safer options in the MF space

MF AUM has potential to reach 50% of GDP in 20 years, says Amfi CEO

Chalasani believes the industry body has played a pivotal role in popularising MFs and ensuring transparency and high governance standards at AMCs

Low savings account interest rates fuel a rush to liquid mutual funds

Net new account openings swell to 220,000 in 2025

State Bank of India led MF buys in July with ₹10,000 crore QIP bet

Fund managers acquired SBI shares worth ₹10,200 crore last month, making the lender their biggest buy in July

Jio BlackRock debut powers record July inflows in mutual fund NFOs

Debt schemes and new launches push July NFO collections to an all-time high

MF roster swells to 50: 8 licences issued in 2 years, 8 more await Sebi nod

This phase has also been marked by growing adoption of systematic investment plans for MF investing, ensuring a consistent flow of investments into the industry