With SIP inflows touching an all-time high of ₹29,361 crore in September, retail investors are proving to be the market’s steady hands. Here’s how consistency and timely course correction can help weather uncertain times.
3 min read30 Oct 2025Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) are effective for long-term wealth building, but investors must avoid common mistakes, such as halting SIPs during market downturns.
3 min read28 Oct 2025Five equity mutual funds in India have outperformed the market, delivering over 12% annual returns despite a 6% decline in the stock market over the past year. Notable funds include Aditya Birla, HDFC, Nippon India, Invesco, and Motilal Oswal.
5 min read30 Sep 2025Thousands of Indians in their late 30s and 40s are juggling monthly payments, their children’s education, and ageing parents' healthcare in a highly uncertain job market. Mint spoke to a few to find out what the experience has taught them.
6 min read17 Sep 2025Retail investors’ share in the cash market has plunged to a decade low, reshaping India’s capital markets. Will they stage a comeback?
4 min read17 Sep 2025For young investors who express difficulty saving while enjoying life's small pleasures, Radhika Gupta has some advice on how much and how to save, adding that life is “not a choice between YOLO and savings”.
2 min read25 Aug 2025Over the last year (July 2024 to July 2025), the size of the mutual fund industry has grown by ₹10.39 lakh crore, moving from ₹64.96 lakh crore to cross the ₹75 lakh crore mark for the first time in the previous month, reaching ₹75.35 lakh crore.
3 min read15 Aug 2025Despite challenges like US tariffs and modest earnings, Indian retail investors remain confident, pouring a record ₹42,702 crore into mutual funds in July. This marks 53 consecutive months of inflows, contributing to a total AUM of ₹75.35 lakh crore, reflecting strong interest in equities.
3 min read12 Aug 2025Sustained SIP inflows, rising investor participation, and a favorable asset mix will likely improve listed AMCs profitability, say experts.
4 min read17 Jul 2025This investor is doing a lot right—but not enough. Here’s why a step-up SIP and broader MF selection are critical to hitting the ₹10 crore mark.
1 min read16 Jul 2025The 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