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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")
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
 "DIIs extend lead over FPIs as ownership hits record high in September")
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")
Mutual fund leaders urge investors to stay the course amid volatility | BFSI Summit 2025
Investors should stay disciplined and leave the handling of market volatility to fund managers, said top mutual fund executives at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025 in Mumbai on Friday.
 "Mutual fund leaders urge investors to stay the course amid volatility | BFSI Summit 2025")
BFSI Summit: 'Digital drive, retail surge to power MFs' next leg of growth'
At BS BFSI Summit, industry leaders said that rising investor participation, digital adoption, and continued faith in SIPs will propel MFs into next phase of growth
 "BFSI Summit: 'Digital drive, retail surge to power MFs' next leg of growth'")
Building foresight capability to anticipate risks a priority: Sebi Chairman
As the three-day premier summit came to a close, a clear call emerged: Regulate wisely, innovate responsibly, and build a resilient, tech-driven foundation for India's financial future
 "Building foresight capability to anticipate risks a priority: Sebi Chairman")
FPIs believe in India's long-term growth story: Sebi Chairman Pandey
Sebi chief outlines reforms in IPOs, F&O, and cybersecurity, stressing trust, technology, and calibrated regulation over new powers
 "FPIs believe in India's long-term growth story: Sebi Chairman Pandey")
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")
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")
Market maturity fuelled India's IPO boom, say investment bankers
The depth of domestic capital pool has reduced India's reliance on foreign institutional investors, enhancing market stability, a sentiment echoed by most panellists at Business Standard BFSI Summit
 "Market maturity fuelled India's IPO boom, say investment bankers")
Tax tweak may tilt Infosys buyback in favour of retail, mutual funds
Tech major to repurchase 100 mn shares at Rs 1,800 - 18% above current price
 "Tax tweak may tilt Infosys buyback in favour of retail, mutual funds")
Mutual funds seek Sebi nod for global expansion, wider business play
Industry wants flexibility to expand globally, enter allied segments like wealth mgmt, advisory
 "Mutual funds seek Sebi nod for global expansion, wider business play")
Infra, EV, rare earths to gain from govt push in Samvat 2082: Deepak Shenoy
Global trade dynamics are shifting. India may have to make some concessions in agriculture but will likely gain in manufacturing and defense, Shenoy said
 "Infra, EV, rare earths to gain from govt push in Samvat 2082: Deepak Shenoy")
Value funds help balance growth portfolios; invest with 5-year view
Those unable to withstand periods of underperformance may avoid these funds
 "Value funds help balance growth portfolios; invest with 5-year view")
Trustees must act fearlessly, build guardrails for MF industry: Sebi chief
Tuhin Kanta Pandey urges mutual fund trustees to set up early warning systems, strengthen oversight, and avoid passive compliance to protect investors
 "Trustees must act fearlessly, build guardrails for MF industry: Sebi chief")
Equity MF inflows ease 9% in Sept; gold, silver ETFs draw record sums
Equity fund flows moderate amid higher redemptions, while SIPs hit record highs and flexicap funds continue to see strong investor interest
