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Thematic funds drive mutual fund growth in 2024, says Ventura Securities; these sectors saw most inflows
Sectoral and thematic funds thrived in 2024, amassing Rs. 1,09,711 crores, with thematic funds growing 488%. Notably, Business Cycle Funds surged to Rs. 6,841 crores and the Energy sector reached Rs. 23,964 crores, indicating a strong shift towards targeted sectoral investments.
2 min read15 Jan 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 2025Indian mutual fund industry set for multi-fold growth in 2025, driven by retail investor optimism: ICRA
The Indian mutual fund industry experienced a 135% increase in net inflows and 39% growth in net AUM over the past year. ICRA Analytics predicts continued growth due to strong retail participation and optimism in the Indian economy, despite global uncertainties and market volatility.
4 min read23 Dec 2024Thematic and sector funds are all the rage. But recent returns mask the true risk.
Mutual funds with specific themes and sectors are now the largest in terms of asset size and number of folios – a proxy for the number of investors – thanks to their performance over the past three to five years. But is it wise to invest in them?
3 min read12 Sep 2024Riding the wave: Why sectoral and thematic funds are thriving this year
Sectoral and thematic funds have taken the spotlight in 2024, attracting 42% of active mutual fund inflows so far this year. What is driving this frenzy into specific sectors and should investors be cautious?
3 min read1 Aug 2024Mutual fund investing: Why should you invest in transportation and logistics funds?
You can give it a miss if you are new to mutual funds. But you can invest a tiny percentage of your portfolio in this theme. In this article, we will look at this theme and understand if it makes sense to invest in these funds.
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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