Equity Funds

Axis AMC forays into SIFs; Anand Rathi Wealth net profit falls 10.4%

The asset manager has appointed former Avendus Capital executive Nandik Mallik to lead its specialised investment fund business

Edtech firm byteXL raises $9 million in funding round led by Elevar Equity

The edtech startup plans to expand from 40 to 120 institutions in two years and strengthen its AI-led learning platform, academic capabilities and skilling programmes

Active vs passive: How investors can choose the right fund strategy

Active and passive funds offer different advantages across market-cap segments, making a mix of both a sensible portfolio strategy

Equity Ex-Top 100 SIF gains traction amid small and midcap rally

The Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund, which invests in stocks outside the top 100 by market capitalisation, has been seeing a sharp rise in recent months

Balanced advantage funds' equity exposure reaches multi-year high

Fund managers lap up bluechip stocks amid a sharp decline in valuations

Smallcap funds ride MF retail wave, SIP assets up fivefold in five years

Smallcap is the only equity category where SIP-linked assets account for more than half of total AUM

Sebi measures reduce equity F&O losses for retail investors in FY26

Regulatory measures introduced by Sebi curtailed the aggregate net losses of retail investors in the equity derivatives segment to Rs 91,685 crore in FY26, down from Rs 1.12 lakh crore in the preceding fiscal year, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Additionally, both retail investor volumes and overall trading turnover in equity derivatives (Futures and Options) fell in FY26 compared to the preceding year, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. "Following the regulatory measures, Sebi has observed a year-on-year decline in the number of unique individual investors from 98.10 lakh to 78.60 lakh and net losses of the individuals from Rs 1,11,788 crore to Rs 91,685 crore in the equity derivatives segment in 2025-26, compared to the previous year," Chaudhary said. However, the average per person loss increased to Rs 1,16,654 from Rs 1,13,913 over the period. Also, equity derivatives turnover dropped to Rs 202 lakh crore in FY26 from

Centre open to buying stake in semiconductor design startups: ISM CEO

ISM CEO Amitesh Kumar Sinha says the government will match private investment in eligible semiconductor startups without seeking management control, helping attract venture capital

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

Poor returns drive Indian investors to foreign markets as rupee weakens

Indian investors are increasingly turning to overseas markets for diversification, stronger returns and exposure to global technology themes

Largecaps or broader market: Flexicap funds split over allocation

Flexicap funds are split on allocation strategies, with some increasing large-cap exposure while others favour mid- and small-cap stocks based on evolving opportunities

From flexicap to smallcap: Tracking the funds that held their ground

In a market defined by swings, Abhishek Kumar and Krishna Kant track equity funds that balanced downside protection, upside capture, and consistency across a five-year phase

Business correspondents seek grant, equity funds for capacity building

The Business Correspondent Resource Council has sought the setting up of infrastructure and equity funds to strengthen last-mile banking, citing NSFI goals and RBI findings

India-focused active funds witness renewed outflows after a brief lull

Redemptions return to India-focused active funds as global investors pivot to commodities and emerging markets, leaving foreign participation increasingly ETF- and index-driven

HDFC AMC Q3 results: Net profit rises 20% to ₹641 crore on higher AUM

HDFC Asset Management Company reported a 20 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit for the December quarter, aided by higher assets under management and steady growth in equity-oriented funds

Inox Clean raises ₹3,100 crore for IPP expansion, solar manufacturing

Inox Clean Energy said it has tied up ₹3,100 crore in equity funding to grow its IPP capacity and solar manufacturing, as it targets 10 GW power capacity by FY28

Don't be fazed by one-year return; ELSS long-term record is robust

Choose them for their strong wealth creation potential and short lock-in period, especially if you remain on the old tax regime, but don't judge them on past-year returns alone

Smallcap funds: Normalised valuations make a case for long-term investors

Allocation should be commensurate with investor's risk appetite and horizon

Allocate 30-70% of your equity portfolio to large-cap funds, say experts

Large-cap funds have shown steady performance, with recent results pointing to improving earnings momentum across leading companies. Experts say valuations look appealing for long-term investors

DSP Mutual Fund launches India's first Flexi Cap ETF: Who should invest?

The Nifty 500 FlexiCap Quality 30 TRI allocates across different market capitalisations based on momentum, while focusing on companies meeting certain quality criteria