News for 'Mutual Funds'

UTI Mutual Fund continues to lead

UTI Mutual Fund continues to lead

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

Even after the split, UTI Mutual Fund continues to hold the largest market share of 14.47 per cent closely followed by ICICI Prudential, HDFC Standard Life and Templeton in the over Rs 1,00,000 crore (Rs 1,000 billion) industry.

Sebi pulls up mutual funds industry

Sebi pulls up mutual funds industry

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

The Securities and Exchange Board of India on Wednesday pulled up the Indian mutual fund industry for investor unfriendly practices and asked the Association of Mutual Fund of India to cooperate with the market regulator to focus on investors and exp

Mutual funds for long-term investors -- V

Mutual funds for long-term investors -- V

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

In the final part of this five part series on top 25 mutual funds analysed by Value Research we produce the last best five mutual funds that investors can put their money in for the long term.

Mutual funds for long-term investors - III

Mutual funds for long-term investors - III

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

In the third part of this five part series on top 25 mutual funds analysed by Value Research we produce the next best five mutual funds that investors can put their money in for the long term.

Why invest in debt mutual funds

Why invest in debt mutual funds

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

The average return from the top 15 debt mutual funds in the last one year has been 25.96 per cent.

Top 10 mutual funds' share in total AUM dips below 80%, shows analysis

Top 10 mutual funds' share in total AUM dips below 80%, shows analysis

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The top 10 fund houses are slowly losing ground to their smaller peers, even as they continue to hold the lion's share in the total assets under management (AUM) of the mutual fund (MF) industry, according to an analysis of the quarterly AUM for the past six years. These fund houses had an average AUM of Rs 38.8 trillion in the third quarter (Q3) of 2023-24, which is 79 per cent of the total industry AUM of Rs 49.2 trillion. The share has come down steadily since Q3 of 2019-2020, when the share stood at 84 per cent.

Sebi cancels Sahara's mutual fund licence

Sebi cancels Sahara's mutual fund licence

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Sahara group has been engaged in a long-running regulatory and legal battle with Sebi.

Sebi's Revised Methodology Boosts India's Household Savings Ratio

Sebi's Revised Methodology Boosts India's Household Savings Ratio

Rediff.com21 May 2026

India's gross savings rate is projected to be nearly 47 basis points higher in FY25 than previously estimated, following the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) revision of the methodology for calculating household savings routed through the securities market.

Best mutual funds to invest in 2010

Best mutual funds to invest in 2010

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

The characteristics of growth oriented mutual fund categories and the top funds under each category based on last 5 years' performance are reviewed here.

Mutual funds for first time investors

Mutual funds for first time investors

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Here is what mutual fund expert Anil Rego advices about buying mutual funds. He lists his best picks too for first-time investors.

How to choose a mutual fund agent

How to choose a mutual fund agent

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Check out your agent's credentials; s/he should not charge you any fees as well

New to mutual funds? Go for SIPs

New to mutual funds? Go for SIPs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

SIPs should be entered for 12 months at a time, and then renewed. You should use the renewal as an opportunity to review the portfolio. SIPs are a great way to invest in our view. if the environment is volatile, then SIPs are probably the best way for most investors, says mutual fund expert Rahul Goel.

Market volatile: Which mutual fund to buy?

Market volatile: Which mutual fund to buy?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

When there is fear in the stock markets, some money can definitely be inevsted one time, says Rahul Goel. The rest can be invested through an SIP. Otherwise from a planning perspective, if one has a salary income, then SIPs are the best. An SIP or an STP reduce the risk of mistiming the market.

How to invest in mutual funds: A beginner's guide

How to invest in mutual funds: A beginner's guide

Rediff.com18 May 2019

While investing in mutual funds, it is essential that you focus on the turnover rate percentage of a mutual fund, which is bought and sold every year.

10 must-have mutual funds for your portfolio

10 must-have mutual funds for your portfolio

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Mutual funds are one of the best investment instruments to create wealth over long run. Here are the top 10.

Top 10 Mutual Funds for 2018

Top 10 Mutual Funds for 2018

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Salil Dhawan reveals the MFs that have not only performed well in the past but have a promising outlook for the future too.

How to calculate mutual funds' costs

How to calculate mutual funds' costs

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Mutual funds entails several costs, payable at different stages.

How to WIN the mutual fund game

How to WIN the mutual fund game

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Invest money to meet your goals, not to meet the salesperson's targets

Best mutual funds to buy now

Best mutual funds to buy now

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

The best large cap, mid cap and small cap mutual funds you can buy this year.

ED Nabs Man In Rs 9.27 Crore Bharatmala Land Scam

ED Nabs Man In Rs 9.27 Crore Bharatmala Land Scam

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Jai Prakash Gandhi in connection with an alleged land acquisition compensation fraud amounting to Rs 9.27 crore related to the Bharatmala highway project in Chhattisgarh. Gandhi is accused of illegally acquiring land and fragmenting it to claim inflated compensation from NHAI.

ED Nabs Man In Rs 9.27 Crore Bharatmala Land Scam

ED Nabs Man In Rs 9.27 Crore Bharatmala Land Scam

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Jai Prakash Gandhi in connection with an alleged land acquisition compensation fraud amounting to Rs 9.27 crore related to the Bharatmala highway project in Chhattisgarh. Gandhi is accused of illegally acquiring land and fragmenting it to claim inflated compensation from NHAI.

Mutual funds: Sebi modifies norms on commissions, disclosures

Mutual funds: Sebi modifies norms on commissions, disclosures

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

On a daily basis, AMCs are required to disclose the Total Expense Ratio of all mutual fund schemes except infrastructure debt fund schemes on their respective websites.

Should You Invest In Multi-Asset Funds?

Should You Invest In Multi-Asset Funds?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Their assets under management (AUM) rose from Rs 1.04 trillion (January 31, 2025) to Rs 1.75 trillion (January 31, 2026), an increase of 68.3 per cent.

How to read your mutual fund statement

How to read your mutual fund statement

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

Most mutual fund investors fear their monthly statement that teh fund houses send them. Here are a few things that can help you read your MF statement to your satisfaction.

How expensive is your mutual fund?

How expensive is your mutual fund?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

While it may be justifiable to pay a higher expense ratio in a fund that outperforms, you should definitely exit one whose performance is below par, says Sanjay Kumar Singh

Tax implications of investing in mutual funds

Tax implications of investing in mutual funds

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

A primer on tax you pay on your mutual fund gains

Why Investors Are Exiting Gold

Why Investors Are Exiting Gold

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

The case for long-term investment in gold, however, remains intact.

12 mutual fund terms you must know

12 mutual fund terms you must know

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Get your basics right with these terms explained.

What are mutual fund scheme ratings?

What are mutual fund scheme ratings?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Ratings are based on the overall exposure to default risk, with regard to timely receipt of payments from the investments the scheme has made.

Safe mutual funds for the long term

Safe mutual funds for the long term

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

In a chat with Get Ahead readers financial planning expert Vetapalem Sridhar tells them about the mutual funds for the long term and why they should remain invested for at least five years.

Why a Flat SIP Might Leave You Poorer Than You Think

Why a Flat SIP Might Leave You Poorer Than You Think

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

You should look beyond a flat SIP, ensuring that your investments grow along with your income, expenses, and financial aspirations.

5 reasons to invest in mutual funds

5 reasons to invest in mutual funds

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

How to pick the right mutual fund

How to pick the right mutual fund

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

The following discussion is an attempt to look at some of the parameters to decide how to select mutual funds for investments.

Investing in mutual funds? Choose SIPs

Investing in mutual funds? Choose SIPs

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Wednesday, financial planning expert Trideep Choudhary offered some valuable tips.

Equity mutual funds' inflow drops 76% to Rs 2,258 cr in Nov

Equity mutual funds' inflow drops 76% to Rs 2,258 cr in Nov

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The net inflow in equity mutual funds plunged 76 per cent to Rs 2,258 crore in November over the preceding month amid a sharp up move in the stock market that made investors wary of higher valuation. This also marks the 21st straight month of inflows into equity schemes. Overall, the mutual fund industry registered net inflows of Rs 13,263 crore in November, slightly lower from Rs 14,045 crore seen in the previous month, data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed on Friday.

How dividends in mutual funds work

How dividends in mutual funds work

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Often investors are lured to mutual funds due to dividends. It is necessary to understand the role of dividends in MFs and know that the only way MFs give returns is through NAV appreciation.

When to exit your mutual fund

When to exit your mutual fund

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

Generally, getting into a mutual fund is associated with a long-term relationship whereby, there are good times as well as bad times. However, most investors are willing to enjoy the upside, but at the slightest hint of a downside, they start crying foul.

Sebi issues guidelines for mutual funds

Sebi issues guidelines for mutual funds

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Mutual funds cannot invest more than 10 per cent of the total net assets of a scheme in the short-term deposits of a single bank, the Securities and Exchange Board of India said on Monday.

Mutual funds rake in 'opportunistic flows' as market mood improves

Mutual funds rake in 'opportunistic flows' as market mood improves

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

A buoyant equity market, coupled with an improved performance of mutual funds (MFs) on the returns chart, has heightened retail investors' appetite for equities. In the past few months, equity MF schemes have seen a surge in fresh investments through both lump sum (one-time investments) and systematic investment plan (SIP) routes. During the August-September 2023 period, equity MF schemes recorded net lump sum investments of Rs 35,270 crore, compared to just Rs 5,550 crore in the previous three months, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi).