Mutual Fund
Want to start SIP for mutual fund? Here's a step-by-step guide for how to make the most of your investment
SIPs facilitate monthly contributions, promote financial discipline, and offer other fiscal benefits compared to lump-sum investments. Here's a look at why you should consider SIP for investment in mutual funds…
3 min read12 Apr 2026ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund declares IDCW payout: What does the option mean? Check date, payout, eligibility & more
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has declared payout under its Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) option for its Medium-Term Bond Fund. Check record date, payout amount, availability and other details…
2 min read11 Apr 2026Gold ETFs' inflows fall 57% MoM in March, silver ETFs see outflows: Is it time to decrease exposure to precious metals?
March AMFI data revealed a shift from gold to equities in investment preferences, with gold ETFs' inflows declining by 56.9%. Equity funds benefited from retail participation, reporting strong inflows amidst market volatility.
3 min read10 Apr 2026Axis Mutual Fund launches defence index fund; NFO opens 10 April
Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund NFO opens for subscription, tracking defence sector index amid rising global and domestic defence spending and policy support across the country.
2 min read10 Apr 2026A simple guide to picking the right Mutual Fund
With hundreds of mutual fund schemes flooding the market, choosing the right mutual fund doesn’t have to be a guessing game. Here is how you can filter the noise and build a portfolio that lets you sleep stress-free.
4 min read30 Mar 2026Markets offer an entry point, but sticking to large-cap indices may no longer work: Samco MF CEO Viraj Gandhi
Investors must shift from a passive, large-cap focus to active stock-picking to capture growth in India’s evolving ‘new normal’, according to Samco Mutual Fund’s CEO Viraj Gandhi.
5 min read30 Mar 2026ETF pioneers return with bets on untapped passive products
Former Benchmark AMC co-founders Rajan Mehta and Sanjiv Shah are returning to the mutual fund industry after over 14 years. The target is on new, differentiated products. Will the strategy pay off?
3 min read27 Mar 2026Bank-sponsored pension funds to be a game changer for NPS, says PFRDA chief
Four new pension funds are in the pipeline as the regulator pushes digital distribution and broader investment playbook.
2 min read27 Mar 2026Who’s managing your small-cap fund? Often, not a specialist
Small-cap funds, which have roaring demand from investors, face a shortage of specialist managers. Result? Many funds end up employing the same managers for small and large-cap funds or even have CIOs running them. Successful fund managers leaving to start PMS firms doesn't help.
5 min read19 Mar 2026Fund of funds emerges as workaround to Sebi’s AIF cap of 1,000 investors
AIFs are increasingly using fund of funds (FoFs) to bring in more investors without breaching Sebi’s 1,000-investor cap, as each FoF counts as a single investor. The structure also helps package diversified strategies and attract global capital.
5 min read18 Mar 2026