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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")
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
 "Chhoti SIP rollout slowed by tech issues: Amfi chief Venkat N Chalasani")
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
 "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")
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.
 "Too many mutual funds in your portfolio? The sweet spot may surprise you")
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
 "Use passive funds in portfolio for broad-based, low-cost, stable allocation")
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")
Sebi's cost-cap plan threatens to erode mutual fund, broker earnings
Shares of these, along with wealth and MF distribution stocks, slump up to 8%
 "Sebi's cost-cap plan threatens to erode mutual fund, broker earnings")
GIFT Nifty contracts hit record open interest; Advent sells 2% in ABCL
GIFT Nifty hits record $21.23 billion open interest; Advent sells 2% in Aditya Birla Capital for ₹1,628 crore; Sebi plans simpler, more transparent mutual fund fee structure
 "GIFT Nifty contracts hit record open interest; Advent sells 2% in ABCL")