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Markets continue to ignore impending risks: Pramod Gubbi of Marcellus

The incremental buyer in the market is primarily the retail investor - either directly or via mutual funds (MFs) - which makes the market even less reflective of these events in reality

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

Distributors strike it rich as client funds land on winning number

Increase cap on overseas investments through MFs for better returns

The advantages of investing overseas through Indian mfs are clear: a stable regulatory framework, competitive fund choices, and the ability to invest small amounts systematically

Mutual fund industry showcases resilience, growth: ICRA Analytics

The mutual fund industry has showcased resilience and growth potential with strong momentum in systematic investment plans (SIP) and inflows across diverse categories, a report, issued by research firm ICRA Analytics, said on Wednesday. The research report, citing the data of the Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI), said total assets under management (AUM) at the end of June touched Rs 74.41 lakh crore, supported by bullish equity markets and sustained retail interest. June marked a strong month for the industry with high inflows and robust investor participation across equity, hybrid and SIP categories, it said. Equity-oriented schemes continued to attract significant investor interest, with total net inflows touching Rs 23,587 crore in June. Debt funds saw moderate outflows in June, compared to May. Net outflow of debt schemes during June stood at Rs 1,711 crore, the report said. Hybrid funds witnessed high inflows at Rs 23,223 crore as investors favoured a balance ...

Indian Hotels, nine midcaps move to largecap basket in Amfi reshuffle

Amfi's July 2025 stock reclassification sees 10 midcaps, including Indian Hotels and Solar Industries, move to the largecap list based on six-month market cap average

Pharma and health care funds hold promise but demand long-term view

Watch out for policy risks - tariff-related in US market and price control related in domestic market

What are multifactor strategies in stock investing? Motilal Oswal explains

A multifactor funds aim to reduce this risk, smooth out returns over time, and offer a more balanced investment approach

DIIs overtake FPIs as dominant investors in Indian markets in March quarter

Value of DII holdings reaches Rs 71.76 trn, 2 per cent higher than their foreign counterparts

Mutual funds warm up to Reits and InvITs, but exposure remains low

Total investments surge 27x in 5 years to nearly Rs 20,000 crore; still only 0.3% of the MF AUM

Sebi proposes higher mutual fund investment limits in Reits, InvITs

The move aims to provide greater diversification opportunities for mutual fund schemes while increasing capital inflows and liquidity in these relatively new instruments

Capitalmind gets Sebi approval to launch its own mutual fund schemes

Capitalmind Financial Services on Monday said it has received final approval from the markets regulator Sebi to commence its mutual fund operations under the name Capitalmind Mutual Fund. The company plans to launch its initial suite of active equity mutual fund schemes in the coming months, with intentions to gradually expand its offerings to include debt, hybrid, and multi-asset funds. "Receiving Sebi's final nod is a watershed moment, validating our commitment to bringing an investor-first, transparent, and data-driven approach to the wider investing public. "For years, we've focused on simplifying investing through disciplined strategies. Launching Capitalmind Mutual Fund is the natural evolution of our mission, enabling us to empower millions more Indians to achieve their financial goals with accessible, rules-based investment products," Capitalmind Financial Services founder and CEO Deepak Shenoy said in a statement. The company manages over Rs 2,000 crore in assets for more

Sebi rolls out standardised format for Specialised Investment Funds

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday introduced a standardized format for applications by mutual funds intending to establish Specialized Investment Funds (SIF) in a bid to ensure uniformity and streamline the processing of such applications. Additionally, Sebi issued a detailed format for the Investment Strategy Information Document (ISID) for SIFs. The introduction of SIFs is intended to bridge the gap between mutual funds and Portfolio Management Services (PMS) in terms of portfolio flexibility. As per Sebi's guidelines, investors are required to invest a minimum of Rs 10 lakh across all SIF strategies. However, this investment threshold does not apply to accredited investors. In its circular, Sebi said that to ensure consistency and efficiency in application processing, mutual funds looking to launch SIFs are required to submit their applications in a prescribed format. Under the ISID format requirements, Asset Management Companies (AMCs) will have to disclose the performance of e

Blackstone-backed ASK gets Sebi approval to enter mutual fund business

Blackstone-backed ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group on Friday said it has received an in-principle approval from the markets regulator Sebi to start its mutual fund business. This development marks a significant step in ASK's expansion plans. The mutual fund offering will complement ASK's existing suite of investment solutions, which cover listed equity portfolio management, and wealth management, providing a broader range of opportunities for investors across segments. "We have received in-principle approval for entering the mutual fund business. India's investment landscape is evolving rapidly, and we see a tremendous opportunity to bring our research-driven, client-centric investment approach to a wider audience. "We are confident that with ASK's deep-rooted expertise and commitment to long-term wealth creation, and with our legacy of trust and performance, we will be able to offer differentiated products that cater to the diverse needs of investors. We look forward to ...

Sectoral and thematic flows drop to 10-month low: Why you should be worried

Manufacturing funds have seen outflows in Feb'25, for the first time since 2022 (quantum is still small).

Franklin Templeton launches 'Franklin India low duration fund'; details

The New Fund Offer (NFO) is set to close on March 5, 2025, during which the fund will be available at Rs 10 per unit. For an SIP, the minimum investment amount is Rs 500

Market regulator Sebi panel to discuss MF-insurance combo product

JanNivesh launch: Buch signals Sebi review, SBI MF scraps fees to push micro SIPs

Kotak Mahindra AMC launches India's first Kotak MSCI India ETF; details

Kotak MSCI India ETF: Here are the key features that investors need to know about this open-ended scheme, which is measured against the MSCI India Index

Reached Rs 6-trn AUM without ads: Nithin Kamath on 16 mn Zerodha clients

Nithin Kamath: In a post on 'X', Kamath said "Over 1.6 crore Indians trade and invest with us. Almost 30 per cent of these investors came to us through referrals by other Zerodha customers"

Performance slump halts Quant MF's dream run, AUM growth lags in Q3

Fund house posts sombre growth for the first time in 5 years

Mutual Funds: Manufacturing, infrastructure best-performing themes in 2024

Of the total net collection in sectoral and thematic funds in 2024, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, & Energy together contributed 56%, followed by 9% by FMCG, 6% in Business Cycle and 5% in PSU.