Debt Funds

Credit risk funds: Evaluate if incremental return justifies the risk

Returns have largely stemmed from accrual income and credit spreads

MF industry leverage fund-of-fund route to create debt alternative

Fund houses adding arbitrage to existing debt FoFs to get the tax advantage

Bank of India Money Market Fund NFO opens today; check key features here

Bank of India Money Market Fund NFO opens today: Investment objective, risk level, minimum application amount, and exit load - here's all you need to know

Euler Motors secures $20 mn in debt funding from responsAbility Investments

Commercial electric vehicle maker Euler Motors on Wednesday said it has secured up to USD 20 million in debt from responsAbility Investments AG to ramp up production and distribution networks as well enhance research and development capabilities. The fresh capital infusion comes close on the heels of the company closing its Series C funding round, raising an additional Rs 200 crore from investors including British International Investment, Blume Ventures, and Piramal Alternatives India Access Fund, Euler Motors said in a statement. The USD 20 million in debt funding from responsAbility Investments will help accelerate Euler Motors' mission to electrify India's commercial vehicle segment, supporting the growth of the recently-launched four-wheeler Storm EV for logistics and e-commerce clients, it said. "This new funding will boost us to scale further, expand our reach, and continue delivering sustainable, high-performance solutions that meet India's unique logistics needs," said ...

Budget 2025: Why MF industry's top wish is tax relief for debt funds

The industry seeks a 12.5 tax rate on long-term capital gains (LTCG) for redeeming debt mutual fund units held over a year, aligning it with the rate applicable to listed bonds

Debt-equity mix in NPS fund: Base it on risk appetite, not past returns

The equity market showed remarkable strength, with the Sensex delivering 8.7 per cent year-to-date, while the mid-cap and small-cap indices returned 26.7 per cent and 30.6 per cent, respectively

Align investment horizon with portfolio duration for short-term debt funds

While all investors should have some allocation to shorter-duration debt funds for portfolio stability, the exact proportion should depend on their risk appetite

Debt MFs bounce back: Rs 1.57 lakh cr inflows in October, liquid funds lead

Overall, 14 out of 16 debt mutual fund categories recorded net inflows in October, while medium-duration and credit risk funds continued their pattern of consistent outflows.

E-commerce firm Udaan raises about Rs 300 crore in debt funding round

The latest debt funding will strengthen Udaan's balance sheet, offering flexibility to invest and maintain its leadership

Debt fund inflows down 62% in Aug, investors prefer short-term, safer bets

The sharp decline in inflows highlights growing caution among investors. They are prioritising shorter-term, safer options while awaiting clearer signals on interest rate movements.

ICICI Prudential Banking & PSU Debt Fund: A good mix of safety and yield

In the past three years, the fund has maintained a predominant allocation to non-convertible debentures (NCDs) and bonds of financial institutions

Debt funds set to hit mother lode with double-digit gains in 2024

Easing G-sec yields put long-duration, gilt funds on winning track

Jump in passive fund inflows in 2024 on new launches, EPFO boost

Passive funds attract Rs 37,200 crore inflows in 2024

Debt fund investments surge to multi-year high as flows jump across schemes

With no Fed rate cut in sight, gilt schemes garner Rs 5,200 cr in April, most in at least 5 yrs

What are debt funds? Who should invest in them? Here's all you need to know

Debt funds invest in various fixed-income instruments including bonds, treasury bills, and commercial paper

Long-duration funds: 6-12 months for tactical, 10+ years for long term

Those with a medium-term horizon run the risk of getting caught in a rising rate cycle

ASK Hedge Solutions aims to raise Rs 3,000 cr in maiden long-short NFO

The NFO (New Fund Offering) is an open-ended Category III Alternative Investment Fund, aiming to raise Rs 3000 crore with approx. Rs 1,000 crore over the next 6 months.

Debt funds steal the show in Feb 2024, liquid funds get maximum inflows

Debt funds continue to see most of the action in the short end of the yield curve and markets are, perhaps, waiting for clarity on the direction of interest rates.

Debt mutual funds prosper in wake of Interim Budget yield decline

Gilt and dynamic fund investors reap nearly Rs 330 crore in gains, reveals estimates

'Accrual funds could be good for investors from risk/reward perspective'

Franklin Templeton believes the short end of the curve continues to offer the best risk-reward to the investors.