A look at stocks in the portfolio, corpus size and comparison with peers can help in selecting a fund.
Here's an analyses of 25 mutual funds that will create long-term value for you. In a 5 part series that began on September 29, here we present the fourth part of the mutual funds (that investors can buy for the long term) series.
SIP inflows into active equity schemes from areas beyond the top 30 cities (B30), which first crossed this milestone in September 2025, stood at Rs 10,080 crore in October, industry data shows.
Here is a list of the best and the worst mutual funds over a period of 1-year, 2-year, 3-year and 5-year return category.
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.
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.
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
'Long-short SIFs are designed for seasoned, high-risk, high-reward investors, who understand market volatility.'
Assessing where their funds are flowing gives traders a hidden edge in predicting the market direction and momentum.
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.
Investors having a moderate-risk profile can use these funds in their retirement portfolios.
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.
The average return from the top 15 debt mutual funds in the last one year has been 25.96 per cent.
Mutual funds' equity buying remained elevated for the fifth consecutive month in December, taking the net equity purchase past Rs 1.7 trillion in 2023. The aggressive buying in December indicates that flows into equity funds are likely to have remained unaffected by the sharp run-up in the market last month. Mutual funds (MFs) bought equities worth Rs 23,000 crore last month (until December 28) compared to Rs 18,000 crore in November, shows data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).
The mutual fund (MF) industry had an action-packed 2023 as it tackled the scrapping of tax benefits for debt fund investors and surging flows into equity funds.
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Sahara group has been engaged in a long-running regulatory and legal battle with Sebi.
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.
Stock market is gearing up for an eventful week ahead where key triggers such as quarterly earnings from corporates, the US Fed interest rate decision and the upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27 would grab the limelight, analysts said.
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The characteristics of growth oriented mutual fund categories and the top funds under each category based on last 5 years' performance are reviewed here.
Salil Dhawan reveals the MFs that have not only performed well in the past but have a promising outlook for the future too.
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.
Here is what mutual fund expert Anil Rego advices about buying mutual funds. He lists his best picks too for first-time investors.
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.
Mutual funds are one of the best investment instruments to create wealth over long run. Here are the top 10.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has just released a proposal to alter the regulations pertaining to the sponsor system for mutual funds. One of the reasons for the proposed changes is that there are two conflicting regulations that need to be clarified. The other reason is that the sponsor system may itself be outdated as it stands, and the proposed changes would allow new entities such as private equity funds and portfolio management services to enter this space.
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
Invest money to meet your goals, not to meet the salesperson's targets
Mutual funds focused on investing in fixed-income securities witnessed a heavy outflow of Rs 92,248 crore in June on uncertain macro environment, driven by expectations around an increasing rate cycle, higher commodity prices and slowdown in growth. This comes following a net outflow of Rs 32,722 crore in May and an inflow of Rs 54,756 crore in April, data available with Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed. Out of the 16 fixed-income or debt fund categories, 14 witnessed net outflows during the month under review.
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Mutual funds entails several costs, payable at different stages.
The best large cap, mid cap and small cap mutual funds you can buy this year.
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.
A primer on tax you pay on your mutual fund gains
As deposit growth lags credit expansion, Indian banks face shrinking low-cost Casa inflows, rising funding costs, and structural shifts driven by UPI, e-Kuber, and digital savings trends, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
This is how two people with the same starting amount can end up in very different financial places. In this article, let's understand what lessons can be drawn for anyone starting out!
Ratings are based on the overall exposure to default risk, with regard to timely receipt of payments from the investments the scheme has made.
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