Equity Fund
Semicon 2.0 equity norms to boost chip design investment: IT secy
Provisions under Semicon 2.0 to provide incentives to Indian chip-making firms against equity are expected to drive largescale investment required for the development of advanced chips for technology such as artificial intelligence, a senior government official has said. Under Semicon 2.0, which has a budget of Rs 1.27 lakh crore, the central government has prioritised chip design by Indian companies. In an interview to PTI on Saturday, Ministry of Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan said advance chip design may need thousands of crores of investments. "We intend to provide more funding. Otherwise, under design-linked incentive scheme, you get only about Rs 15 crore. Now, to design high-end chips you need Rs 1,000 crore or more. "At the same time, the government can't give everything. This is why you have this combination saying that you get investment from a venture capitalist or somebody who believes that you will be able to bring out this chip, and we will co-invest," he ...
 "Semicon 2.0 equity norms to boost chip design investment: IT secy")
International gains revive appetite for global mutual fund schemes
Such schemes garner ₹7,600 cr inflows in a year
 "International gains revive appetite for global mutual fund schemes")
Equity savings funds: A sound option for stability-seeking investors
Equity savings funds usually suffer much lower drawdowns than pure equity funds
 "Equity savings funds: A sound option for stability-seeking investors")
Blackstone raises record $13.1 bn for its largest Asia private equity fund
Blackstone, which was targeting $10 billion for the fund named Blackstone Capital Partners Asia III, said it has raised more than double the amount of its previous vehicle
 "Blackstone raises record $13.1 bn for its largest Asia private equity fund")
Sebi seeks tighter oversight of use of equity funds raised through markets
Sebi's proposed framework mirrors the UK model, where the regulator mandates strict oversight of IPO proceeds by an investment bank or an advisory firm
 "Sebi seeks tighter oversight of use of equity funds raised through markets")
EQT becomes Asia's largest pvt equity fund with $15.6 bn fundraise
Private equity fundraising in Asia has revived in the last two years, with large-cap global investment firms attracting the largest share of allocations
 "EQT becomes Asia's largest pvt equity fund with $15.6 bn fundraise")
360 One bags ₹2k cr for PIPE strategy; Wealth Company MF enters SIF space
360 One Asset raises ₹2,000 crore for PIPE bets, while Wealth Company MF enters the SIF space with long-short strategies targeting flexible equity returns
 "360 One bags ₹2k cr for PIPE strategy; Wealth Company MF enters SIF space")
Pension fund managers: Why consistency and risk matter in your choice
Choosing the right NPS fund manager requires evaluating returns, risk, and portfolio strategy across equity, debt, and government securities for long-term stability
 "Pension fund managers: Why consistency and risk matter in your choice")
Largecap funds in 2026: Earnings visibility, valuations support outlook
Weaker-than-expected earnings due to external shocks or unforeseen domestic developments could affect performance
 "Largecap funds in 2026: Earnings visibility, valuations support outlook")
Tata AMC launches Dynamic Equity Fund at GIFT City with min $500 investment
Tata AMC gets IFSCA approval to launch Tata India Dynamic Equity Fund at GIFT City; global investors can start with $500 and enjoy tax benefits while accessing India's equity market
 "Tata AMC launches Dynamic Equity Fund at GIFT City with min $500 investment")
NFO slump sends equity flows down 22% in Aug, SIP accounts shrink
SIP inflows fall for first time in four months as accounts dip
 "NFO slump sends equity flows down 22% in Aug, SIP accounts shrink")
Dividend yield funds seen as stable option for sound risk-adjusted returns
These funds may underperform growth funds and lag during bull runs
 "Dividend yield funds seen as stable option for sound risk-adjusted returns")
Earnings recovery can revive value funds, invest with 5-year horizon
Allocation to these funds is essential for style diversity within portfolio
 "Earnings recovery can revive value funds, invest with 5-year horizon")
Fund of funds launch spree moves to hybrid, diversified equity space
5 all-in-one FoFs to plate up equity and debt, some with lower volatility baked in
 "Fund of funds launch spree moves to hybrid, diversified equity space")
Long-short funds: Check if shorting aims to cut risk or boost returns
Invest only if you are clear about the fund's strategy, risks, and role in your portfolio
 "Long-short funds: Check if shorting aims to cut risk or boost returns")
Mutual fund cash exposure declines for the first time in six months
Equity MF inflows fell for the fifth consecutive month to ₹19,013 crore-the lowest in 13 months
 "Mutual fund cash exposure declines for the first time in six months")
Losing steam: Thematic and sectoral funds see big investor cool-off
As equity market volatility rises and new fund launches dry up, inflows into sectoral and thematic mutual funds have declined sharply in 2025, say industry experts
 "Losing steam: Thematic and sectoral funds see big investor cool-off")
Equity MF inflows hit 13-month low in May despite market recovery
Systematic investment plan inflows hit a new high in May, but rising redemptions and cautious investor sentiment pushed net equity MF inflows to a 13-month low
 "Equity MF inflows hit 13-month low in May despite market recovery")
Monthly SIPs drive 5-year equity fund inflow streak as lumpsums dip
Equity funds have emerged as a key pillar of support to domestic markets in recent years
 "Monthly SIPs drive 5-year equity fund inflow streak as lumpsums dip")
Equity mutual funds lag on risk-adjusted basis during five-year period
An IR shows how effectively an investment manager generates excess returns relative to a benchmark, considering the risk taken
 "Equity mutual funds lag on risk-adjusted basis during five-year period")