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Mint Quick Edit | Mutual fund inflows signal household caution
Data for May shows a drop in India’s mutual fund inflows, although systematic investment plans (SIPs) proved resilient. It’s a story of mixed signals and varying horizons.
1 min read11 Jun 2025FIIs vs DIIs: Why do domestic institutional investors now dominate the Indian stock market? EXPLAINED
The Indian stock market has seen a rise in retail participation over the past decade, with domestic institutional investors surpassing foreign institutional investors in ownership for the first time in March 2025, reflecting a significant shift in institutional holdings across various sectors.
2 min read9 May 2025I’ve started SIPs—what more should I do for long-term goals?
Swati from Pune is on a strong financial footing but wants clarity on funding a home, her daughter’s education, and retirement with one fixed income and a fluctuating second one.
2 min read7 May 2025March equity mutual fund flows plummet to 11-month low amid market volatility
Analysts said until there’s clarity on how the US tariffs will impact global growth, the market is expected to remain nervous.
2 min read11 Apr 2025How Gold ETFs hold an edge over physical gold for diversification
Gold ETFs offer gold exposure without the need for physical storage, reducing risks of theft and damage
4 min read20 Mar 2025SIPs stop, demat accounts slump: Are retail investors running scared?
Mom-and-pop investors are showing signs of unease and experts warn the real storm is brewing
3 min read13 Mar 2025Retail investors' confidence drops as Indian stock market faces biggest crash in 5 years
Retail investors in India are experiencing a significant market correction, resulting in declining confidence and slowed new demat account openings. With the equity market's downturn persisting for five months, concerns about a deeper correction could affect spending and sentiment among investors.
3 min read11 Mar 2025Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath reveals two major pitfalls for investors facing their first real market crash
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath advises investors facing market corrections to maintain systematic investment plans and avoid panic. He emphasizes the importance of a disciplined, long-term investment strategy and cautions against using leverage, especially during downturns in the stock market.
2 min read3 Mar 2025Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta reveals the best way to take mid and small cap exposure through mutual funds
In a post on social media platform X, Edelweiss' Radhika Gupta highlighted the significance of adopting a well-balanced, diversified approach and staying invested for a minimum of 10 years or more.
1 min read10 Feb 2025Equity mutual fund AUM rockets 40% in 2024, now contributes 46% to industry total
Despite a downturn in Indian markets, retail investors remain committed to long-term investments, with equity mutual fund AUM reaching ₹30.57 lakh crore, a 40.3% increase YoY. December recorded consistent inflows into equity funds for the 46th month, driven by thematic funds and sectoral schemes.
3 min read10 Jan 2025Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared