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Markets are cyclical; it's a good time to invest: Deepak Shenoy

Markets are cyclical and therefore will give you outsized returns in one year and undersized returns in another year. It's never always the same.

HDFC Bank's Puri legacy hard to match; India expensive mkt: Shankar Sharma

SIPs have been marketed as a product that can deliver 12 per cent, 14 per cent and other such fantastical figures. These claims are made by people who have a vested interest in saying so, Sharma said.

AMC stocks ICICI Prudential, NAM India surge up to 5% in weak market

According to MOFSL, ICICI AMC continues to strengthen its leadership position across active MFs while steadily expanding its presence in high-growth segments such as passives, SIFs, and alternatives.

Gross equity MF flows hit ₹4 trillion in H1CY26 despite slump in NFOs

Investors opted for proven schemes as the market turmoil continued, say experts

MFs making markets resilient amid global volatility, says Sebi WTM

Domestic institutional investors, led by mutual funds and SIPs, have emerged as a key stabilising force for Indian capital markets amid global volatility and FPI outflows, says SEBI

Indian markets are not fragile; tepid Q1 earnings priced in: Radhika Gupta

Markets are either portrayed as unstoppable or extremely fragile, whereas the truth generally lies somewhere in between, says Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss Mutual Fund.

Market volatility tests DIY and small-town mutual fund investors

Direct plan SIPs from B-30 shrink by 350K in March-April

Retail investors double down on equities amid West Asia conflict

In April alone, they snapped up shares worth ₹19,664 cr, recording their biggest buy since Oct '24

Why short-term market volatility rarely changes the long-term view

Stock prices ultimately reflect corporate earnings, not newspaper headlines. India's long-term story rests on fundamentals that geopolitics cannot easily touch

Stopping SIPs in downturns weakens long-term compounding, rupee-cost gains

Chasing past performance ignores the principle that returns of all assets are mean-reverting

Reasonable valuations, earnings revival to aid small-cap funds in 2026

After underperforming in 2025, small-cap funds may see a turnaround as valuations become more reasonable and earnings revive; existing investors should stay invested, while new ones enter gradually

Why a 70:30 gold-silver mix works best for investors, explains Pratik Oswal

Investors are increasingly using index funds as long-term wealth-creation vehicles rather than for short tactical exposure, Oswal said

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

Banking, financial services funds: Enter via SIPs with a 5-year view

If loan growth does not rise towards the 12-13 per cent range, valuations may shrink

Mutual fund leaders urge investors to stay the course amid volatility

At the Business Standard BFSI Summit 2025, mutual fund leaders said India's market remains resilient and projected SIP sizes could rise from ₹3,000 to ₹5,000 in the next 3-4 years

CAMS, Nuvama, ABSL AMC: Why is Motilal Oswal betting on these stocks?

According to Motilal Oswal, retail mutual fund activity has shown some moderation, particularly in Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) flows, as one-year SIP returns have turned negative.

How to use festive bonus to build long-term financial security

The 50:50 split is highly effective for those navigating competing responsibilities: supporting children, managing loans, and caring for elders, while dreaming of vacations and legacy.

AMC stocks outperform with up to 53% rally in 6 months; more steam left?

Shares have risen as much as 53% in six months

DIIs pump record ₹7.1 trillion into equities, offsetting heavy FPI outflows

Domestic institutional investors, led by mutual funds, have invested Rs 7.1 trillion in equities over the past year, cushioning markets from persistent FPI selling

Nuvama upbeat on AMCs, RTAs; backs HDFC AMC, Nippon Life, KFin; here's why

The brokerage expects asset management companies (AMCs) and registrar and transfer agents (RTAs) to post a recovery in quarterly earnings, supported by steady inflows and stable equity markets.