Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday extended the deadline for mutual fund account holders till January 1, to nominate a beneficiary or opt out of it by submitting a declaration form, failing which their folios will be frozen. Earlier, the deadline for existing

The best thing to come out of the exercise that the capital market regulator undertook in 2018 to re-categorise mutual funds was standardisation. The definition of large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap funds was standardised so that all equity funds could follow the same definition. Advances in the equity markets have led to an increase in the market capitalisation of each of these groups of stocks. But the number of these stocks in each of these baskets has remained the same. Perhaps the time

In the world of investments, the question of when to start a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) in the stock market has been a long-standing conundrum. While investors often seek the perfect timing to maximise returns, a recent analysis by WhiteOak Capital AMC reveals insights that challenge conventional wisdom.

India is in a multi-year capital expenditure cycle, driven by central government and corporate spending. This widespread investment boom has led to a surge in corporate orders, reaching levels last seen in 2017, with private sector projected costs at a 10-year high.

Focused mutual funds, a category of equity-oriented mutual funds, have garnered significant attention for their concentrated investment strategy. By limiting the number of stocks in their portfolio, these funds aim to maximize returns through targeted exposure to high-conviction bets. But does this strategy fit your investment needs? Let's explore the world of focused mutual funds to understand their features, recent trends, and whether they deserve a place in your portfolio. Key

Synopsis Mutual fund debt exposure to NBFCs, which includes their subscriptions to short-term commercial papers (CPs) and corporate debt, has hovered over ?2 lakh crore for more than six months. Their outstanding debt exposure touched ?2.33 lakh crore in October 2024. Read more at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/mf/mf-news/mfs-help-keep-nbfc-counters-open-as-banks-turn-cautious/articleshow/115987936.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

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.

The Reserve Bank of India has tightened norms for lenders relating to making investments in units of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to address concerns relating to possible evergreening of stressed loans. The central bank is seeking to put a stop to transactions that entail substitution of direct loan exposure of lenders to borrowers with indirect exposure through investments in units of AIFs as such transactions lead to concealment of the real status of stressed loans. An AIF is a pr

The Union Minister believes that vital information should move at the same pace as the remainder of the commercial. He requested that the countryNulls largest stock exchange work with asset management firms to work on this issue, and he offered regulatory adjustments to facilitate this.

Mutual funds (MFs) managed a record Rs 66.2 trillion in assets during the July-September quarter, marking a 12.3 per cent increase over the previous three-month period — the highest quarterly jump in MF assets in at least five years. During the April-June period, the average assets under management (AUM) stood at Rs 59 trillion. The sharp rise in AUM, according to experts, is driven by a robust equity market rally and record inflows into equity schemes.

November saw a dip in equity mutual fund inflows, with investors showing reduced enthusiasm for sectoral and thematic funds. The latest data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) highlights a 14 per cent decline in actively managed equity fund inflows compared to JAN Sectoral and thematic categories, which have traditionally been major contributors, experienced a notable pullback, reflecting shifting investor preferences. Actively Managed Equity Funds: A Mixed

The October 2023 mutual fund industry data released by Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) highlighted some key insights. While all equity mutual fund categories witnessed inflows, debt funds saw inflows after two consecutive months. Gold ETFs rose to ?841 crore in October from ?175 crore it received in September.