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Direct plans trump regular mutual fund schemes in returns

However, only 10% of retail investors opt for direct plans owing mainly to financial illiteracy

Mutual funds remain net-sellers for second straight month

Redemptions force funds to sell stocks amid market surge

BSE StAR MF processes over 81,000 orders in single day

In 2014, capital market regulator Sebi had allowed mutual fund distributors to use the stock exchange platform for non-demat transactions as well as for sale or redemption of these financial products

Cost is important, but so is advice

Sebi is pushing investors towards direct plans, but only the astute investor should choose these

Equity MF inflows hit 21-month low

This was the third successive month when the flows in local equity MFs declined

Tax relief on merger of MF schemes to benefit investors

But sector doesn't see too many mergers happening in this regard