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Small, mid-cap funds boost overall flows into equity MFs in December

Inflows into equity mutual funds rose to Rs 41,156 crore ($4.8 billion) last month compared to Rs 35,943 crore in November 2024

Small, mid-cap funds boost overall flows into equity MFs in December
Updated On : 09 Jan 2025 | 2:20 PM IST

MF industry seeks relaxation in rules framed to prevent market abuse

Say new system disrupts their ability to execute large deals

MF industry seeks relaxation in rules framed to prevent market abuse
Updated On : 28 Nov 2024 | 10:54 PM IST

Domestic mutual funds hold the match to GIFT IFSC's listing fire

Mkt players aim to stoke flames of direct listing in financial hub

Domestic mutual funds hold the match to GIFT IFSC's listing fire
Updated On : 25 Nov 2024 | 12:17 AM IST

India-dedicated fund outflows hit largest since June 2022: Elara Capital

Retail flows from Japan to India turn negative on a four-week basis

India-dedicated fund outflows hit largest since June 2022: Elara Capital
Updated On : 24 Nov 2024 | 7:21 PM IST

Rural MF investors rise; B-30 leads SIP count with 42 million accounts

The top 30 cities with the highest MF investments are referred to as T-30, while the rest of the country falls under the B-30 classification

Rural MF investors rise; B-30 leads SIP count with 42 million accounts
Updated On : 20 Nov 2024 | 11:50 PM IST

Finding their sea legs: BAFs, the calm in the eye of market storm

Tidal shift: Anchoring strong in choppy seas, BAFs draw Rs 2,456 crore amid equity ebb

Finding their sea legs: BAFs, the calm in the eye of market storm
Updated On : 17 Nov 2024 | 11:26 PM IST

BoI to attract high net-worth individuals to counter deposit woes: CEO & MD

Open to joint venture or inorganic acquisition of mutual fund unit

BoI to attract high net-worth individuals to counter deposit woes: CEO & MD
Updated On : 17 Nov 2024 | 10:53 PM IST

Unfazed by market fall, largecap, flexicap MF schemes shine in Oct

Both largecap, flexicap funds saw all-time-high inflows last month

Unfazed by market fall, largecap, flexicap MF schemes shine in Oct
Updated On : 15 Nov 2024 | 10:29 PM IST

'Buy the dips' triggers record equity MF bets; SIP accounts topped 100 mn

The previous high of Rs 40,608 crore was recorded in June 2024

'Buy the dips' triggers record equity MF bets; SIP accounts topped 100 mn
Updated On : 11 Nov 2024 | 11:25 PM IST

BS BFSI Summit: Rs 100 trillion AUM just 3-4 years away, say MF CEOs

The AUM has doubled in the past three years and is currently around Rs 67 trillion

BS BFSI Summit: Rs 100 trillion AUM just 3-4 years away, say MF CEOs
Updated On : 07 Nov 2024 | 11:36 PM IST

Heavy buying: Record FPI outflows cross $8.5 bn this month, shows data

Previously, record high DII flows for a calendar year were in 2022 when they had pumped in Rs 2.8 trillion, of which Rs 1.86 trillion came from MFs

Heavy buying: Record FPI outflows cross $8.5 bn this month, shows data
Updated On : 18 Oct 2024 | 12:04 AM IST

MF licence aspirant list swells with new wave of AMCs ready to roll

New applications serve as launchpad for diversifying business and expanding capital market reach

MF licence aspirant list swells with new wave of AMCs ready to roll
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 11:31 PM IST

Shopping spree: Domestic investors step up as foreign counterparts exit

In a show of strength, DIIs have made their three largest single-day purchases in October, injecting liquidity into the market amidst FPIs' exodus

Shopping spree: Domestic investors step up as foreign counterparts exit
Updated On : 08 Oct 2024 | 11:25 PM IST

New asset class may take wing; decision likely at Sebi meeting on Sep 30

Board meeting on Sep 30, first since conflict of interest allegations against chairperson

New asset class may take wing; decision likely at Sebi meeting on Sep 30
Updated On : 24 Sep 2024 | 11:53 PM IST

Bank FDs sahi hai: Why fixed deposits may be better than debt mutual funds

The returns may be similar, but there is nothing better than bank FDs when it comes to safety - the principal is safe, at least in scheduled commercial banks, given how Indian banks are regulated

Bank FDs sahi hai: Why fixed deposits may be better than debt mutual funds
Updated On : 25 Aug 2024 | 10:17 PM IST

ICICI Prudential Banking & PSU Debt Fund: A good mix of safety and yield

In the past three years, the fund has maintained a predominant allocation to non-convertible debentures (NCDs) and bonds of financial institutions

ICICI Prudential Banking & PSU Debt Fund: A good mix of safety and yield
Updated On : 11 Aug 2024 | 10:56 PM IST

Focused MFs' asset base rises 31% to Rs 1.43 trillion in April-June qtr

Focused mutual funds, which invest in a concentrated portfolio of stocks, are gaining traction among investors with the asset base of the category growing to Rs 1.43 lakh crore in three months ended June 2024, marking an increase of 31 per cent from a year ago. Interestingly, some of the focused funds offered by the mutual fund houses such as Invesco India Focused Fund, Mahindra Manulife Focused Fund, JM Focused Fund and HDFC Focused 30 Fund delivered a remarkable return of 40-60 per cent in the past year, industry data showed. Focused funds are a type of mutual fund where the fund manager selects a concentrated portfolio of stocks, typically limited to a maximum of 30 due to regulatory constraints. This requires the fund manager to be highly skilled in stock selection, as they need to identify the best investment opportunities across the market without bias toward any specific market cap or sector. According to data with the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi), the assets

Focused MFs' asset base rises 31% to Rs 1.43 trillion in April-June qtr
Updated On : 11 Aug 2024 | 1:52 PM IST

Sebi's new asset class proposal: How far can it quench risk-taker's thirst?

Currently, there is no structured product available to those who have a negative outlook. This drives them to derivatives, where only one out of 10 investors makes profits

Sebi's new asset class proposal: How far can it quench risk-taker's thirst?
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 10:38 PM IST

Mutual funds industry seeks greater leeway for the new asset class

'Easier concentration norms, higher leverage, and approval for securities currently outside MF scope'

Mutual funds industry seeks greater leeway for the new asset class
Updated On : 07 Aug 2024 | 11:28 PM IST

KFintech stock up 23% in 6 days post Q1 results; Jefferies retains Buy call

The company gained significant traction in new contract sign ups in the fast-growing business lines of global fund services, alternatives and wealth, fund administration, and technology solutions.

KFintech stock up 23% in 6 days post Q1 results; Jefferies retains Buy call
Updated On : 31 Jul 2024 | 1:34 PM IST