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Record inflows help flexicap funds' AUM surpass ₹5 trillion milestone

First diversified equity category to achieve the milestone

Multi-asset allocation funds outshine equity schemes over 3-year period

Clock 19.1% annualised return in the period compared to flexicap's 18.2%

Groww accounted for 40% of direct plan SIP inflows in mutual fund industry

Investment platform accounts for 40% of direct-plan SIP inflows of the industry

MFI credit cost to moderate to 4-4.5% in FY26, 3-3.5% in FY27: ICRA

ICRA expects MFI credit cost to fall after surging in FY25, easing to 4-4.5% in FY26 and 3-3.5% in FY27, with AUM growth seen resuming at 8-12% as RBI relaxes norms

G-sec yield surge hurts long-debt mutual funds, opportunity in sight

However, long duration bonds, MFs now attractive for investors, say experts

Amfi moots new MF-VRA plan with tax incentives, portability features

Amfi has proposed a Mutual Fund-Voluntary Retirement Account to boost retirement preparedness, offering tax incentives, portability and lifecycle-based investment options

PhonePe, DSP Finance launch loans against mutual funds up to Rs 2 crore

PhonePe has introduced a loans against mutual funds product with DSP Finance, offering secured credit lines up to Rs 2 crore with flexible repayment and portfolio continuity

Specialised investment funds rollout nears as AMCs secure Sebi approvals

Distribution capabilities, now limited, will gain strength over time, say MF officials

The jolt that broke the silence: NFOs lift MF investor count in July

700,000 investors floor the pedal in July, snapping a six-month lull

Jio BlackRock debut powers record July inflows in mutual fund NFOs

Debt schemes and new launches push July NFO collections to an all-time high

SIPs in equity mutual funds deliver steady gains despite market wobbles

Majority of diversified equity schemes deliver over 5% SIP return in 1 year even as market falters

Why PMS' need to be viewed differently from investing in a mutual fund

Investing in PMS should be looked at as a test series. You can judge consistency on an ongoing basis but the outcome is drawn out as per the stated objective of the fund

Equity MF inflow rises 24% to ₹23,587 cr, breaks 5-month declining streak

The net inflow into equity mutual funds surged 24 per cent to Rs 23,587 crore in June, reversing the declining trend of the last five months, data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Wednesday showed. Also, the latest fund infusion by investors marks the 52nd consecutive month of net inflows into the segment. According to the data, equity-oriented mutual funds witnessed an inflow of Rs 23,587 crore in June, way higher than the Rs 19,013 crore inflow seen in May. This was the first increase in net equity fund inflows after five straight months of decline. The net inflows continuously declined from Rs 41,156 crore in December to Rs 39,688 crore in January, Rs 29,303 crore in February, Rs 25,082 crore in March, and Rs 24,269 crore in April. Prior to this downward trend, inflows stood at Rs 35,943 crore in November. On the other hand, debt funds registered a net outflow of Rs 1,711 crore in the month under review compared to a Rs 15,908 crore outflow in ...

Navigating volatility: Why multi-asset funds offer stability and growth

Multi-asset funds: Investing in a diversified portfolio of asset classes with low to negative correlation helps reduce downside risk

MF scheme launches hold steady, but NFO collections register drop

120 NFOs this H1, up from 91, yet volatility and tougher rules sting inflows

Sebi plans overhaul of mutual fund rules to aid investors and industry

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is undertaking a comprehensive review of mutual fund regulations to make them more investor-centric and industry-friendly, a senior official said on Saturday. "We are reviewing the entire mutual fund regulatory framework to enhance ease of doing business for all stakeholders, including the regulator," SEBI executive director Manoj Kumar said at the 17th Mutual Fund Summit organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) here. Existing regulations governing the sector are among the lengthiest and require simplification to keep pace with evolving investor needs and industry innovations, stakeholders said. "The process has started and soon we will come out with draft regulations for feedback and consultation process before it is finalised," Kumar said without giving any timeline for the rollout of the new rules. Kumar outlined the regulator's strategic roadmap to strengthen India's securities market, with mutual funds positioned as a

Nomura bets on HDFC AMC, NAM amid strong AUM, operating profit growth hopes

Over the past month, shares of HDFC AMC and NAM have rallied 13 per cent and 16 per cent, respectively, BSE data showed.

Equity MF inflows hit 13-month low in May despite market recovery

Systematic investment plan inflows hit a new high in May, but rising redemptions and cautious investor sentiment pushed net equity MF inflows to a 13-month low

Most top performing active MFs have value, momentum bias, says study

PhonePe Wealth report shows that value and momentum equity mutual funds dominated five-year rolling return performance across flexicap and diversified categories

Investments into equity MFs seen gathering pace in May, shows data

In May, MFs' net equity buying nearly trebled compared to April. MFs together bought ₹49,108 crore worth of shares in May, the highest in four months