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Same theme, different outcomes: Passive value funds outpace active peers

Value-oriented indices delivered annualised returns of nearly 30 per cent over three years, while active value funds generated about half that return

Gold, silver ETF investors pull out record sums as prices correct

Investors withdrew nearly ₹3,000 crore from gold and silver ETFs in May as prices retreated from record highs, triggering profit booking and portfolio reallocation

Equity mutual fund inflows slump 40% to one-year low as redemptions rise

Higher redemptions and weaker lump-sum investments dragged equity fund inflows lower, although SIP contributions remained resilient amid market volatility

Sebi proposes consolidated executive pay disclosures for mutual fund AMCs

Proposes aggregate remuneration reporting in place of individual-level disclosures

Sebi may widen 50% overlap rule to thematic passive mutual fund schemes

Curb on number of smart-beta schemes also likely; move aimed at curbing proliferation in segment

Fund managers see duration headwinds easing, but await better entry points

RBI and government measures to attract foreign capital have improved sentiment in the bond market, but most fund managers continue to favour shorter-duration papers

Valuations offer meaningful room for re-rating: Mirae Asset MF CIO

Market correction is largely over and valuations remain attractive, says Mirae Asset CIO Neelesh Surana, citing earnings recovery and India's strong macro outlook

Mutual funds stepped up equity buying in May after a lacklustre April

Mutual funds ramped up equity purchases in May, deploying fresh inflows and capitalising on a market pullback after a cautious April

Market volatility tests DIY and small-town mutual fund investors

Direct plan SIPs from B-30 shrink by 350K in March-April

Unique investor additions by mutual funds hit 3-year low in April

Penetration slowing as equities turn volatile, gold rally loses steam

Pvt capex revival, US-Iran truce key to next market upmove: Nimesh Chandan

Capex revival, easing West Asia tensions and improving earnings could drive Indian markets towards fresh highs, says Bajaj Finserv AMC CIO

Specialised investment fund race gathers pace, investor accounts top 50,000

ICICI Prudential's iSIF leads in folios; Edelweiss' Altiva SIF tops in AUM

Earnings growth matters more than valuation multiple: Anish Tawakley

Earnings growth matters more than PE compression in long-term wealth creation, says DSP MF CIO

Smallcap funds generate alpha despite uncertainty in equity markets

Most active equity schemes managed to outperform benchmarks over the past year amid heightened volatility

Long-duration, gilt mutual fund schemes lose shine as yields spike

Negatives largely priced in but outlook remains uncertain, say experts

Sebi proposes allowing India Inc to pay salaries in mutual fund units

Third-party investment proposal will also extend commission payments to distributors

Women under 35 led mutual fund investments in FY26, shows data

Women below 35 have emerged as the largest group of female mutual fund investors, reflecting rising financial participation and growing SIP adoption

Mutual funds' IT exposure at eight-year low amid AI, growth worries

IT stocks now account for just 6.7% of MF equity holdings, the lowest in eight years: Report

ICICI Bank, SBI top MF buy list in April; Wipro, HDFC Bank most sold

Mutual funds increased exposure to select banking stocks in April while trimming holdings in IT, metals and industrial companies after recent market movements

Markets at risk of further downside if oil prices stay elevated: Ajay Tyagi

UTI AMC's Ajay Tyagi expects mid- and small-cap stocks to underperform large caps as valuations stay elevated and earnings growth remains uncertain