Mutual Funds

Institutional investors tilt to financials; capex sectors in focus: Antique

In January 2026, mutual funds increased their exposure to domestic sectors such as services, cement, real estate, consumer services, financial services, and power & utilities

LIC MF launches Technology Fund; SIP starts from ₹100: Who should invest?

LIC MF Technology Fund is a thematic equity scheme designed to provide comprehensive exposure to India's expanding technology landscape

Flexicap, hybrid fund surge expands the size of India's ₹1-trillion MF club

A sharp rise in flexicap and hybrid fund inflows has helped multiple schemes cross the Rs 1-trillion AUM mark since May 2025, with several more on the verge of joining the club

Gold, silver ETFs and FoFs drive MF investor additions to 18-month high

A rally in gold and silver pushed MF investor additions to an 18-month high in January, with 1.2 million new investors joining and precious metal ETFs driving most folio growth

Balanced advantage funds' equity exposure up as valuations shrink

Funds take risk but stay cautious; most schemes had equity share in range of 50-60% in Jan

ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group gets Sebi nod to launch MF biz

ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group, a player in the investment and wealth management space, has received regulatory approval from Sebi to commence operations as an investment manager for the mutual fund business. ASK Mutual Fund will offer investment solutions across active equity, passive strategies, hybrid, and fixed-income products, the company said in a statement. The mutual fund platform will enable ASK to cater to all investor categories, from first-time retail investors and long-term savers to HNIs and institutional participants. "This marks an important milestone in ASK's evolution as a diversified asset and wealth management platform.. The launch of ASK Mutual Fund now enables us to extend this legacy to a wider investor base," Sameer Koticha, Founder & Chairman, said. "With Mutual Funds, we complete our transition into a full-suite asset and wealth management platform, spanning PMS, AIFs, Private Wealth, and now Mutual Funds for retail and institutional investors," .

Mutual funds go big on private banks in January amid market volatility

Mutual funds deploy Rs 15,400 crore in HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank during January volatility; private lenders account for 45% of net equity buys

HDFC Flexicap joins ₹1 trn AUM club; NSE unique investor count tops 250 mn

HDFC Flexicap Fund enters the ₹1 trillion AUM club, becoming only the third active mutual fund scheme in India to cross the milestone

Old Bridge Mutual Fund launches flexicap; Groww unveils hospitals ETF

Old Bridge Mutual Fund has launched a flexi-cap scheme, while Groww Mutual Fund introduced the industry-first BSE Hospitals ETF tracking listed hospital companies

Money moves beyond equities: Commodities see ₹33,000 crore inflows

Multi-asset funds see ₹20,000 crore inflows in diversification push

A first: Gold ETFs knocked equity funds off the flow podium in January

Gold, silver ETF inflows hit ₹33,5O0 crore as investors looked to join the precious metal rally

Angel One AMC launches Silver ETF, Fund of Fund: All you need to know

Angel One Silver ETF will allow investment through NSE on an ongoing basis, while the FoF will allow participation even without a demat account.

Dream Money integrates with ONDC to roll out mutual fund distribution

Dream Money, the fintech arm of Dream Sports, has integrated with the ONDC network to enable nationwide mutual fund distribution, signalling a sharper focus on investment products

Fund Pick: DSP ELSS Tax Saver, a lock-in that paid investors back

ELSS curbed churn, lifting long-term and SIP returns above category averages

Digital push, regulatory tailwinds spark rush for mutual fund licences

Industry is drawing a fresh wave of entrants even as scale, profitability remain key challenges

Dividend yield funds suit moderate-risk investors seeking lower volatility

These schemes invest in high-dividend stocks to cushion downside volatility, but they can underperform growth-oriented equity funds during strong bull market phases

Longer-horizon debt funds lose return edge over shorter-duration peers

As the surge in g-sec yields remains a drag on long-duration and g-sec scheme performance

Mirae Asset MF launches BSE India Defence ETF, FoF: Should you invest?

Mirae Asset BSE India Defence ETF is suitable for investors seeking returns that align with the performance and investment in securities constituting the BSE India Defence Total Return Index

Two-thirds of domestic households aware of securities products: Sebi survey

Urban households reported 74 per cent awareness, compared with 56 per cent in rural areas

Budget 2026-27: Mutual fund industry seeks capital gains relief

Urges Centre to roll back recent tax changes on debt schemes