Mutual Funds

Mutual funds turned cautious in April despite strong investor inflows

Mutual funds sharply reduce equity purchases in April despite steady inflows, as fund managers adopt a cautious approach amid market rebound and geopolitical uncertainties

Mutual funds cut exit loads amid rising competition, shift to flexibility

However, industry officials are divided on the benefits of easing exit load structures

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

Second wave of specialised investment fund entrants set to hit market

Over a dozen MFs eyeing entry into the ₹10,000 cr fund segment

Gifting mutual funds to your child? Full process, tax rules & what parents should know

Gifting mutual funds to children has become a smart way for Indian parents to build long-term wealth for their kids. But with demat requirements and tax rules in place,

SBI Funds Management likely to start marketing $1.5 billion IPO next week

SBI Funds Management plans a major IPO that could raise $1.5 billion, marking one of India's biggest asset management listings in recent years

ABSL AMC Q4 profit down 18%; Invesco MF launches first equity index funds

AMC earnings, new index fund launches, and a major regulatory settlement highlight shifts in India's mutual fund industry and evolving investor landscape

Multi-asset fund-of-funds: Active option suits alpha, risk control seekers

Multi-asset FoFs offer diversification in one fund, but investors must weigh costs, tax rules, and active vs passive strategies before investing

₹1 crore goal: How much should you invest every month? | Mutual funds | SIP | Investment tips

This video breaks down the exact monthly investment needed, how returns impact your goal, and why discipline matters more than timing.

Invesco MF launches Sensex, Nifty Bank index funds: Who should invest?

Invesco India BSE Sensex Index Fund will invest in companies which are constituents of the BSE Sensex Index in the same weights as in the Index

MF cash holding declines to 2-year low in March amid aggressive dip buying

Equity mutual funds cut cash holdings to a near two-year low in March as fund managers deployed reserves to buy the dip amid strong inflows and market correction

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

Bandhan MF adds gold, silver ETFs to equity, hybrid fund asset mix

Bandhan Mutual Fund adds gold and silver ETF exposure to select schemes, aiming to enhance returns and reduce portfolio volatility

Passive equity flows hit record on dip buying, year-end allocations

Equity ETFs and index funds attract record Rs 30,235 crore inflows in March, driven by dip buying and year-end institutional allocations amid market volatility

Balanced advantage funds ramp up equity exposure as valuations ease

Net equity holding surges to multi-year high for multiple schemes

Domestic mutual funds buy banking stocks as FPIs exit in March selloff

Domestic mutual funds invested heavily in banking stocks in March, offsetting record foreign outflows as market sentiment weakened amid global geopolitical tensions

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

Flexicap funds: Look for consistency of return, resilience during downturn

Flexicap funds see record inflows, but investors should focus on suitability, risk, and fund manager consistency rather than chasing short-term returns

Inflows, outlook remain robust for listed asset management companies

AMC inflows remain strong despite a dip in AUM due to market correction, with steady SIP contributions and retail participation supporting long-term growth outlook

SBI Focused Fund: Focus on select largecaps, sectors deliver higher returns

SBI Focused Fund outperforms peers and benchmark, driven by selective large-cap bets and sectoral allocation across high-return segments