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SIF AUM rises sharply to near ₹40,000 crore: Who should consider investing?

SIF AUM hits ₹40K crore: Who should invest and when? SIF AUM surged to ₹40k Cr. Learn who should invest, minimum entry rules, horizon guidelines, and top risk factors.

SIF AUM rises sharply to near ₹40,000 crore: Who should consider investing?
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 12:46 PM IST

Mutual funds set to extend $4.5 bn bond sellfoff after RBI policy shift

The Reserve Bank of India raised rates for the first time in nearly four ‌years and signalled further increases as inflation rises

Mutual funds set to extend $4.5 bn bond sellfoff after RBI policy shift
Updated On : 12 Oct 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

Active vs passive funds: 88% success in large-caps but only 26% over 10 yrs

Across the broader equity universe, more than 50% of active funds outperformed their passive counterparts over the one-, three-and five-year periods, although the 10-year success rate was below 40%

Active vs passive funds: 88% success in large-caps but only 26% over 10 yrs
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 10:52 AM IST

JioBlackRock targets HNIs with launch of ₹10 lakh hybrid long-short fund

New JioBlackRock SIF aims to balance equity upside with downside protection

JioBlackRock targets HNIs with launch of ₹10 lakh hybrid long-short fund
Updated On : 29 Jun 2026 | 2:34 PM IST

Indian investors pumped nearly ₹7 lakh cr into securities markets in FY25

Mutual Funds Are Replacing Gold and Real Estate in Indian Households

Indian investors pumped nearly ₹7 lakh cr into securities markets in FY25
Updated On : 21 May 2026 | 9:15 AM IST

Hybrid MFs attract ₹1.55 trn in FY26 on diversified investment appeal

Hybrid mutual fund schemes attracted inflows of Rs 1.55 lakh crore in 2025-26, a 29 per cent increase over the preceding fiscal year, as investors increasingly turned to diversified investment strategies amid volatile market conditions. The category witnessed strong traction despite heightened geopolitical tensions, including the conflict in West Asia, as investors sought balanced investment solutions that could cushion market volatility. "Hybrid funds saw strong traction in FY26 as investors looked for balanced investment solutions during volatile times. Multi asset allocation funds, in particular, gained popularity due to their ability to deliver relatively stable performance across market cycles," Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, told PTI. According to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), the number of hybrid fund folios rose to 1.9 crore in March 2026 from 1.56 crore a year earlier, adding 34 lakh investor accounts. Assets under manageme

Hybrid MFs attract ₹1.55 trn in FY26 on diversified investment appeal
Updated On : 17 May 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

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

Domestic mutual funds buy banking stocks as FPIs exit in March selloff
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

Investors buy the dip: Equity mutual fund inflows surge 38% in March 2026

Despite continued geopolitical headwinds and global risk-off sentiment, domestic investors used the market correction as an opportunity to deploy capital

Investors buy the dip: Equity mutual fund inflows surge 38% in March 2026
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

Motilal Oswal MF launches multi-factor passive fund of funds; key details

The minimum application amount during the NFO and on an ongoing basis is ₹500, with subsequent investments in multiples of ₹1

Motilal Oswal MF launches multi-factor passive fund of funds; key details
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 9:57 AM IST

SBI MF launches midcap momentum ETF; here's what investors should know

The SBI Nifty Midcap150 Momentum 50 ETF is benchmarked against the Nifty Midcap 150 Momentum 50 Index

SBI MF launches midcap momentum ETF; here's what investors should know
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 2:24 PM IST

Budget tax change weighs on dividend, MF investments made on borrowed money

Withdrawal of interest deductions on borrowed investment funds is set to increase tax costs for leveraged HNIs and corporate treasuries

Budget tax change weighs on dividend, MF investments made on borrowed money
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 5:12 PM IST

Children's Funds surge 160%, top schemes beat equity returns, post 34% CAGR

AUM of Children's Mutual Funds surge by 160% over last five years to touch Rs 25,675 crore in November 2025

Children's Funds surge 160%, top schemes beat equity returns, post 34% CAGR
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 1:10 PM IST

India's investing awakening: SIPs, Gen Z and the ₹300-lakh-crore MF dream

From FDs to funds: India's investing culture hits a generational turning point

India's investing awakening: SIPs, Gen Z and the ₹300-lakh-crore MF dream
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 1:08 PM IST

MF transactions' digital juggernaut rolls on as investors shift online

Major fund houses report a sharp rise in online transactions, driven by changing investor habits, distributor behaviour, and fast-growing fintech platforms

MF transactions' digital juggernaut rolls on as investors shift online
Updated On : 19 Nov 2025 | 11:28 PM IST

BFSI summit: Top mutual fund CIOs advise caution amid global uncertainty

Industry leaders said high liquidity and limited supply in certain segments, especially mid- and small-caps, have made deployment challenging and pushed valuations higher

BFSI summit: Top mutual fund CIOs advise caution amid global uncertainty
Updated On : 31 Oct 2025 | 5:14 PM IST

Vested Finance opens global mutual fund access to retail investors

To allow investments in schemes based in US, other markets under LRS

Vested Finance opens global mutual fund access to retail investors
Updated On : 30 Oct 2025 | 8:37 PM IST

Choice Gold ETF NFO opens today: Here's everything investors should know

The NFO is benchmarked against the domestic price of gold. According to the SID, the risk of the fund, as well as the benchmark, is high

Choice Gold ETF NFO opens today: Here's everything investors should know
Updated On : 24 Oct 2025 | 11:17 AM IST

CAMS, Nuvama, ABSL AMC: Why is Motilal Oswal betting on these stocks?

According to Motilal Oswal, retail mutual fund activity has shown some moderation, particularly in Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) flows, as one-year SIP returns have turned negative.

CAMS, Nuvama, ABSL AMC: Why is Motilal Oswal betting on these stocks?
Updated On : 01 Oct 2025 | 1:15 PM IST

Retail investors chase growth: Mid-Cap funds deliver 25% 5-year returns

Higher returns, structural tailwinds and increasing investor confidence encourage investors to park their funds in small-cap and mid-cap funds over large-cap funds: ICRA Analytics

Retail investors chase growth: Mid-Cap funds deliver 25% 5-year returns
Updated On : 22 Sep 2025 | 12:17 PM IST

The 8 mutual funds that got richer by over ₹500 crore in just one month

Big inflows reveal the strategies and categories finding favour with equity investors right now.

The 8 mutual funds that got richer by over ₹500 crore in just one month
Updated On : 17 Sep 2025 | 12:26 PM IST