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Expecting daily positive moves in stock market is unreasonable: Parekh

Valuations are high in companies in defense, railways, engineering, new energy, and the power sectors, Parekh of DSP Mutual Fund said in an exclusive interview

Why are DIIs buying heavily ahead of Lok Sabha elections? Analysts weigh in

Between January and May 28, DIIs have purchased shares worth Rs 1.97 trillion. In May alone, DIIs bought shares worth Rs 44,952.16 crore

Average SIP size up 9.6% at Rs 2,340 in April: Where are Indians investing?

Equity schemes saw the highest growth in open-ended schemes year-on-year, with an increase of 52 schemes. A significant portion of this growth (nearly 34 schemes) came from thematic funds

Spike in SIP churn as investors rebalance; registrations rose 48% in April

Account closures 42%; experts say rotation at play

Mutual funds SIP investments increase 28% to Rs 2 trillion in FY24

Buoyant economic outlook and increased market participation helped drive the inflows in the mutual fund industry through systematic investment plans or SIPs route to record Rs 2 lakh crore in 2023-24, marking a rise of 28 per cent year-on-year. In comparison, an inflow of 1.56 lakh crore was witnessed through this route in 2022-23, Rs 1.24 lakh in 2021-22 and Rs 96,080 crore in 2020-2021, data with the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed. Moreover, mutual fund SIP contribution has seen over four-fold rise during the last seven years. It was Rs 43,921 crore in 2016-17. Additionally, SIP book has also grown consistently from Rs 14,276 crore in March 2023 to an all-time high of Rs 19,270 crore in March 2024, indicating a growth of 35 per cent. The SIP contributions consistently exceeding Rs 19,000 crore for two straight months in February and March this year signal a shift towards a more disciplined investment strategy among investors. "This disciplined approach is fur

Outflow from smallcap funds for first time in 30 months due to rebalancing

Rs 22,600 crore inflow in equity schemes, despite 16% MoM decline

In a first, India's demat tally surges past 150 million mark in March

The milestone has come 19 months after the total number of demat accounts hit the 100-million mark, a sign that more domestic households are taking to direct equity investing

'Bite-sized SIPs will lead to doubling of MF's AUM to Rs 100 trn by 2030'

Bite-sized SIPs generated from growing household savings are billowing sufficiently to push India's mutual fund industry to double its AUM in 5 years, expects Axis Capital's Praveen Agarwal

Emergence of Mid-cap and Small-cap funds in India

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10 mn in 2016 to 5 mn accounts in just a month; MF industry grows in 8 yrs

WEALTH GROWS SIP BY SIP: AUM and active accounts skyrocket 8x; monthly inflows achieve a 6x soar since 2016

MF investors pulled out record Rs 11K crore from SIPs in Dec 2023

Intensified redemption pressure came amid profit-taking by investors after a sharp market rally

Equity euphoria triggered 15 million SIP additions last year, shows data

Elevated MF returns, preference for SIPs led to net additions of 15 mn accounts

NSE chief asks investors to avoid pitfalls of high-risk derivatives

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) chief Ashishkumar Chauhan on Friday cautioned investors against high-risk derivatives or frequent trading in the stock market. "Avoid the pitfalls of high-risk derivatives or frequent trading in the stock market. Be a committed participant in India's growth story, and pave the way for a brighter future. Long term investments usually yield better results based on past experiences," the exchange's MD and CEO Chauhan said in a message to investors. At the same time, he asked investors to deal only with registered intermediaries and never invest in unregulated products. "Investment through the stock market is meant for long-term wealth creation. An unpleasant experience can dishearten even the most resilient investors, making it crucial to tread with caution if you are new to the stock market or not an expert," he added. Last month, Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch stated that she was 'confused and surprised' at investor interest in Futures and Optio

SIP or lumpsum? How should you invest if you are sitting on idle cash

For those wary of market valuation, employing STP-placing funds in fixed-income mutual funds and gradually shifting to equity over 12-18 months-is a prudent strategy.

SIP accounts AUM jumps 38% in 2023, share in mutual fund assets tops 19%

Monthly SIP investments have been going up consistently, rising from Rs 8,023 crore in January 2021 to Rs 17,073 crore in November 2023

The Power of SIP Calculator: How to Plan Your Wealth Building Journey?

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All you need to know about new DSP Nifty Smallcap250 Quality 50 Index Fund

The new fund offering has been open for subscription since December 5, 2023, and will close on December 15, 2023. The fund managers of the scheme are Anil Ghelani and Diipesh Shah

SIP soars beyond city limits: Small towns lead in account additions

SIP account additions and SIP inflows from B30 have been growing at a faster pace than from T30

Mis-selling trap; air purifier basics: Top personal finance stories

Our pick this week explains when you must say no to your relationship manager and what the best purifiers do

Chart shows why it is better to start an SIP at the top of a market cycle

The report is based on a detailed analysis using long-period data of S&P BSE Sensex TRI (last 27 years) and considers all those periods when equity market has fallen more than 20% from its top.