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Tamil Nadu overtakes Gujarat in new investor registrations for September

Rising investor numbers hint at a shift, yet broad household uptake stays low

Choice Mutual Fund launches gold ETF to tap rising demand for bullion

Choice Mutual Fund on Friday announced the launch of its gold ETF providing investors an affordable and secure avenue to gain exposure to the yellow metal. The new fund offer will remain open till October 31. The Choice gold Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) will provide investors a simple, secure and liquid route to tap the yellow metal's long- term growth potential, Choice Mutual Fund (MF) said in a statement. The open-ended scheme seeks to generate returns in line with domestic gold prices and offers a liquid alternative to physical gold. The minimum investment during the NFO is Rs 1,000, and the fund will be listed on the BSE and NSE within a week of closure, it added. "Gold ETF investors carry no risk of physical storage, but the instrument offers the same market value and growth potential of physical gold. "In an era of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, it is one of the best asset classes that ensures safety for one's money and has potential to provide long term return

Mutual funds' cash holding fell in September amid decline in inflows

Net inflows into equity schemes down for the second consecutive month

Hedge fund-style products to reshape India's $900 bn mutual fund industry

Earlier this year, India's securities regulator introduced SIFs, which allow managers to short stocks, use derivatives and pursue absolute-return strategies once reserved for hedge funds

Mutual fund growth holds ground in Q2 as inflows defy market weakness

Average AUM grows 7% for the second consecutive quarter to cross ₹77 trillion

Nuvama Wealth gets Sebi approval to set up mutual fund business in India

Financial services company Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd has secured approval from markets regulator Sebi to set up its proposed mutual fund business. In a stock exchange filing, Nuvama Wealth Management informed that "Sebi vide a letter dated October 1, 2025, has granted approval to the company to act as the sponsor and set up the proposed Nuvama Mutual Fund". This will enable Nuvama Wealth Management to launch schemes under mutual fund including Specialized Investment Fund category. The final approval for registration of mutual fund will be granted by Sebi subject to fulfilment of certain requirements by the company. In January, the company had informed stock exchanges regarding the application to be made to Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) seeking approval to act as the sponsor for Nuvama Mutual Fund.

Fund Pick: Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund rewards investors who don't blink

10 years of methodical stock selection proves patience isn't passive - it's profitable

Mango Millionaires: The common man's guide to financial independence

Why for beginners financial independence is less about picking the right stocks and more about avoiding mistakes early on

Opportunities in long-term bonds, but no big rally ahead: Devang Shah

Investors should focus on short-to-medium bonds and quality corporate debt as RBI nears the end of its rate cut cycle, says Shah

Direct equity inflows decline: Focus on key fundamentals, not panic

Replace underperformers with quality, well-researched stocks

Active mutual fund schemes soften equity market pain for investors

Active schemes steady portfolios where benchmarks wobble

Once hybrid orphan, Reits now wear equity colours in mutual fund space

Cross no man's land with fund allocation hinging on liquidity and benchmarks

Sebi revives B-30 incentives for mutual funds with ₹2,000 payout cap

Sebi allows mutual funds to pay incentives to distributors for new investors from beyond top 30 cities and first-time women investors, capped at Rs 2,000

Sebi move to classify Reits as equity draws strong industry support

Sebi's equity classification for Reits and expanded definition of strategic investor expected to deepen the market, boost liquidity, and widen participation

Multi-asset funds march to the hybrid throne; gold their banner

Inflows signal a changing guard from BAFs, though analysts caution investors against recency bias

Mutual fund commission roulette spins big: ₹21,000 crore in FY25

Distributors strike it rich as client funds land on winning number

WestBridge Capital picks 15% stake in Edelweiss AMC for ₹450 crore

Global investment firm WestBridge Capital is acquiring a 15% stake in Edelweiss Asset Management for Rs 450 crore, valuing the firm at Rs 3,000 crore, Edelweiss Financial Services announced

Sebi chairman urges caution over micro-cap stocks, calls for transparency

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey urges mutual funds to exercise caution when investing in micro-cap stocks and bespoke deals, highlighting risks beyond investment

Retail investors cling to risky mutual funds even as HNIs pare exposure

In the September 2024-June 2025 period, while retail investors continued with their high-risk bets, HNI portfolios veered towards safer options in the MF space

Earnings recovery can revive value funds, invest with 5-year horizon

Allocation to these funds is essential for style diversity within portfolio