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Semi-active yet strategic: PPFAS Mutual Fund scheme to mirror Nifty 100
Tracks index but flexes 5 tactical levers to seize alpha passive peers can't touch
 "Semi-active yet strategic: PPFAS Mutual Fund scheme to mirror Nifty 100")
Systems in place to facilitate 'Chhoti SIPs', says KFin Technologies
KFin Technologies said it is fully equipped to identify and tag Chhoti SIP accounts, with around 150 recognised so far, addressing concerns about technical hurdles in the rollout of Rs 250 SIPs
 "Systems in place to facilitate 'Chhoti SIPs', says KFin Technologies")
₹50 trillion and counting: Equity mutual fund assets hit a new high
Steady inflows drive jump, cementing MFs as the go-to route for equity market participation
 "₹50 trillion and counting: Equity mutual fund assets hit a new high")
Allocate 30-70% of your equity portfolio to large-cap funds, say experts
Large-cap funds have shown steady performance, with recent results pointing to improving earnings momentum across leading companies. Experts say valuations look appealing for long-term investors
 "Allocate 30-70% of your equity portfolio to large-cap funds, say experts")
Sebi extends feedback deadline for mutual fund regulations overhaul
Sebi has pushed the deadline for public comments on its consultation paper to overhaul mutual fund regulations to November 24, after industry stakeholders sought more time to review proposed reforms
 "Sebi extends feedback deadline for mutual fund regulations overhaul")
Equity mutual funds' cash piles grow even as inflows keep declining
Motilal Oswal MF and PPFAS MF added the largest cash buffers, shows report
 "Equity mutual funds' cash piles grow even as inflows keep declining")
MFs split on IT revival as outlook improves but uncertainties remain
Split wide open as sector exposure swings from defensive 5% to bold 18%
 "MFs split on IT revival as outlook improves but uncertainties remain")
NFO alert! SAMCO Mutual Fund launches small cap fund: Who should invest?
SAMCO Small Cap Fund is benchmarked against the Nifty Small cap 250 Total Returns Index
 "NFO alert! SAMCO Mutual Fund launches small cap fund: Who should invest?")
Indian MFs pivot to ultra-short debt as rate outlook clouds bets
The Reserve Bank of India's next monetary policy decision is due on December 5 and despite inflation falling to a record low, swap markets are not pricing in a rate cut
 "Indian MFs pivot to ultra-short debt as rate outlook clouds bets")
CAMS launches AI tool to help mutual funds analyse regulations in real time
Registrar and transfer agent CAMS has unveiled CAMS Lens, an AI-powered tool for real-time regulatory analysis, as part of its strategy to expand services to mutual funds and asset managers
 "CAMS launches AI tool to help mutual funds analyse regulations in real time")
Exit a fund only if risk appetite changes or tracking error widens
Experts say investors should not exit smart-beta funds due to short-term underperformance as factor strategies are cyclical and tend to recover
 "Exit a fund only if risk appetite changes or tracking error widens")
SIFs garnered ₹2,005 crore net inflow in Oct; AUM stood at ₹2,010 crore
Mutual funds see new SIF inflows; BSE profit surges 61%; Sensex, Nifty end higher; gold hits 3-week high; PhysicsWallah, Pine Labs, and Emmvee IPOs draw investor attention
 "SIFs garnered ₹2,005 crore net inflow in Oct; AUM stood at ₹2,010 crore")
Chhoti SIP rollout slowed by tech issues: Amfi chief Venkat N Chalasani
Amfi says fund houses are facing difficulties tracking investor SIP registrations in real time, slowing adoption of the low-ticket investment scheme
Smart beta funds lose traction on performance slump, shows data
The decline in flows coincide with a slump in performance of such schemes in comparison to other passive equity schemes
 "Smart beta funds lose traction on performance slump, shows data")
HNIs chase alpha via portfolio managers; discretionary PMS clients hit 200K
Discretionary PMS clients cross 200K; assets soar past ₹40 trillion
 "HNIs chase alpha via portfolio managers; discretionary PMS clients hit 200K")
MFs turn to covered call strategy to squeeze out gains in flat market
Restricted in 2010, the regulator allowed writing options under covered calls in 2019
 "MFs turn to covered call strategy to squeeze out gains in flat market")
DIIs extend lead over FPIs as ownership hits record high in September
Domestic institutional investors' ownership in NSE-listed firms climbed to 18.26% in September 2025, while FPIs' holdings dropped to a 13-year low of 16.71%, Prime Database said
Mutual fund equity buying hits six-month low: Here's why | Investment tips | Stock market news
After months of aggressive buying, mutual funds have turned cautious. Equity deployment in October 2025 dropped sharply, a signal that fund managers may be pausing amid rising valuations,
 "Mutual fund equity buying hits six-month low: Here's why | Investment tips | Stock market news")
Sebi open to raising cap on fees paid by mutual funds to brokerages
Sebi had proposed changes to mutual fund fee structures late last month to make them more transparent and to reduce costs for investors
 "Sebi open to raising cap on fees paid by mutual funds to brokerages")
Mutual fund equity buying in October lowest in six months at ₹17,778 cr
Equity deployment by mutual funds drops sharply as inflows moderate and fund managers turn cautious amid rising valuations and profit booking
 "Mutual fund equity buying in October lowest in six months at ₹17,778 cr")