Systematic investment plans (SIPs) have assumed an important role in the Indian stock market on the back of a big retail boom. Today, though, it’s unclear for how much longer Indian equities can count on SIP-mutual-fund support if share prices continue to weaken.
4 min read12 Nov 2024The month saw an impressive sum drawn into the stock market by systematic investment plans (SIPs), even as the number of SIP accounts surged. This retail investing boom could act as a stabilizing factor as we enter what may be a corrective phase.
1 min read12 Nov 2024SBI Mutual Fund reported a record AAUM of ₹10.99 lakh crore in Q2 FY25, rising from ₹9.88 lakh crore in Q1. This growth, attributed to increased SIP popularity, positions SBI significantly ahead of competitors like ICICI and HDFC Mutual Funds.
2 min read4 Nov 2024PL Wealth Management reported a 3.10% increase in equity mutual fund AUM, reaching ₹26,43,291 crore in September 2024. 48% of analysed funds outperformed benchmarks, with Small Cap Funds leading at 75%. SIP contributions hit a record high despite a 10% decline in equity scheme inflows.
2 min read23 Oct 2024Domestic retail inflows are creating a significant shift in market dynamics where smart investors like promoters, PE funds and MNCs are taking money home
3 min read14 Oct 2024No one wants to be that “dumb” investor to invest right at the top, see a substantial decline, and then be told: “Of course, the market was set for a crash. Didn’t you see all the signs?”
4 min read8 Oct 2024Zerodha Fund House’s study reveals that over 50% of new mutual fund investors come from B-30 cities. Despite rising participation, these cities account for only 19% of total AUM, highlighting a gap in average investment sizes.
3 min read5 Oct 2024Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) promote disciplined investing by allowing fixed monthly contributions, aiding long-term wealth creation through compounding. The ideal start date is flexible; consistency and timely investments matter more than timing the market.
2 min read3 Oct 2024Rather than chasing high returns, focus on growing the amount you can invest each year.
3 min read30 Sep 2024Mutual Funds: The Canara Robeco Flexicap Fund, launched in 2003, has turned ₹25.50 lakh invested monthly into ₹1.79 crore by August 2024, demonstrating disciplined investing. It has a strong performance record with an 18.31% CAGR, surpassing major benchmarks.
1 min read18 Sep 2024The 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
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