Page 4 - Mutual Funds

MFs split on IT revival as outlook improves but uncertainties remain

Split wide open as sector exposure swings from defensive 5% to bold 18%

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

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

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

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

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

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

HNIs chase alpha via portfolio managers; discretionary PMS clients hit 200K

Discretionary PMS clients cross 200K; assets soar past ₹40 trillion

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

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,

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

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 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.

Too many mutual funds in your portfolio? The sweet spot may surprise you

Experts say the real trick lies in avoiding stock overlap and focusing on quality, not quantity.

Use passive funds in portfolio for broad-based, low-cost, stable allocation

Avoid need to chop and change funds due to underperformance; supplement with active funds in satellite portion

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

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

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