Funds

Mid, smallcap fund recovery may not sustain; experts urge cautious moves

New investors should enter only if they have the required investment horizon and risk appetite, not merely because these funds have rallied

Franklin Templeton MF launches Sapphire Equity Long-Short SIF strategy

Franklin Templeton MF launches its first specialised investment fund, Sapphire Equity Long-Short SIF, using a quantitative strategy with selective shorting to manage downside risks

Will AI replace fund managers?: Here’s what Kotak MF's Nilesh Shah believes | Business news

Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mutual Fund shares his take on whether artificial intelligence can truly outperform human expertise in investing.

L Catterton India's consumer focus fund to raise another $200 million

L Catterton's India consumer-focused fund has raised $200 million and aims for $400 million, with a $200 million greenshoe option to scale investments further

Brookfield REIT plans ₹4,000 cr QIP to pare debt, fund future opportunities

Wholly owned subsidiary Ecoworld's Rs 1,125 cr fund raise also approved

Fund managers rebalance MAAFs after run-ups, so stay invested

New investors should consider them for risk reduction, stability and disciplined allocation, not return-chasing

Cabinet approves ₹1 trn Urban Challenge Fund to drive urban transformation

Centre approves Rs 1 trillion Urban Challenge Fund to catalyse Rs 4 trillion investment, promote market-led urban reforms and boost climate-resilient infrastructure

Quality funds: Long-term investors seeking sustainable gains may invest

These funds carry valuation risk and can lag during speculative phases of bull markets

Unspent ₹43,636 cr lies in states' SNA accounts despite higher allocations

More than Rs 43,000 crore remains unutilised in states' SNA accounts under major centrally sponsored schemes, even as Budget sharply raises allocations for education, water and nutrition programmes

Proposed LLP Act 2008 tweaks could reshape AIF structures in India

Likely amendments may ease compliance, enable greater foreign inflows

Pharma & healthcare funds: Easing valuations, rising insurance aid outlook

Price controls by the Indian regulator, USFDA actions, and concentration risk are key concerns

Fintechs cornered $2.4 billion investments in 2025 as funding moderated

Fintech funding stayed muted in 2025 at $2.4 billion, with fewer deals, IPOs and acquisitions, reflecting sustained investor caution after the 2021 peak

Balanced advantage funds explained Why they may suit moderate risk investors in 2026

As markets turn volatile and uncertainty clouds 2026, balanced advantage funds are emerging as a preferred option for moderate-risk investors. This video explains how these funds work

Moderate-risk investors may choose balanced advantage funds for 2026

Balanced advantage funds offer equity participation with lower volatility through dynamic asset allocation, though they are not risk-free and returns can turn negative over the short term

Mutual fund AUM surges 18% in 2025, slowest in 3 years: Amfi data

Led by ICICI Pru, top four AMCs add over Rs 6 trillion to combined AUM

AIF industry seeks tax parity for private credit funds in Budget

India's AIF industry urges tax parity for private credit funds and clearer rules for Category III AIFs in the upcoming Union Budget to ensure fair treatment and reduce disputes

Sector, thematic funds' outlook: Avoid over-allocation, chasing returns

These concentrated bets suit experienced investors who can assess sector prospects and invest at attractive valuations

Sector, thematic funds 2026 outlook: Avoid over-allocation, chasing returns

Thematic and sector funds offer focused exposure to structural trends that may not be adequately represented in broader diversified portfolios

MUFG deal: Shriram Finance likely to benefit from lower cost of funds

Some experts also said that with a significantly strengthened capital base, the lender may consider a move towards becoming a universal bank

Year-end fund review: Is underperformance cyclical or fundamental?

Temporary underperformance could be due to the fund manager's investment style not being favoured by the market currently; wait out such phases