News for 'mutual funds'

Mutual funds' bull run was intact in 2017

Mutual funds' bull run was intact in 2017

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

The total AUM rose 40 per cent or Rs 6.3 lakh crore, to Rs 23 lakh crore at the end of November.

A checklist for mutual fund IPOs

A checklist for mutual fund IPOs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

Should you invest in mutual fund IPOs? Check this out.

Mutual funds or Ulips? Has LTCG tipped the balance?

Mutual funds or Ulips? Has LTCG tipped the balance?

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Mahavir Chopra compares mutual funds and Ulips to help investors decide.

Investment Advisors Heavily Concentrated in Five Metros, Hindering Financial Inclusion

Investment Advisors Heavily Concentrated in Five Metros, Hindering Financial Inclusion

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A significant majority (57%) of India's investment advisors are concentrated in just five metro cities, leading to concerns about financial inclusion and the spread of financial market products beyond urban centres, according to a Business Standard analysis of Sebi data.

Mutual funds' equity buys hit Rs 1.7 trn in 2023, defying market swing

Mutual funds' equity buys hit Rs 1.7 trn in 2023, defying market swing

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

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).

HSBC's AMC acquires L&T Mutual Fund business for $425 million

HSBC's AMC acquires L&T Mutual Fund business for $425 million

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

L&T Housing Finance on Thursday announced selling L&T Investment Management (LTIM) to HSBC Asset Management (India) at $425 million. LTIM is the investment manager of the mutual fund business of L&T. The divestment of the mutual fund business is in line with the strategic objective of L&T Finance Holdings of unlocking value from its subsidiaries to strengthen its balance sheet, it stated in a press release. The data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) shows L&T Mutual Fund (MF) has average assets under management (AAUM) worth Rs 78,273.80 crore, while HSBC MF has AAUM of Rs 11,314.32 crore as in the July-September quarter.

How to invest in mutual funds

How to invest in mutual funds

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

5 reasons to sell your mutual fund

5 reasons to sell your mutual fund

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

It is important to note that the 'right time to redeem' does not mean that there is a timing element involved over here.

The risks of investing in a mutual fund

The risks of investing in a mutual fund

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

The biggest risk of investing in a mutual fund is one of underperformance.

Six best mutual funds for the long term

Six best mutual funds for the long term

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

A close look at six mutual funds which investors can consider for fulfilling their long term goals.

What's in store for mutual fund investors in 2024?

What's in store for mutual fund investors in 2024?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

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.

Mutual funds sit on Rs 192 bn

Mutual funds sit on Rs 192 bn

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

Former Axis fund manager held for cheating investors

Former Axis fund manager held for cheating investors

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Viresh Joshi, a former chief trader and fund manager of Axis Mutual Fund, has been arrested under the anti-money laundering law in a case linked to alleged cheating of investors to the tune of Rs 200 crore by 'front-running' in trade activities, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Sunday.

New tax saving mutual funds

New tax saving mutual funds

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

It's time to start planning your tax investments. Here are some new tax saving funds funds that have hit the market.

How to compare mutual funds

How to compare mutual funds

Rediff.com20 Jun 2005

Stocks or mutual funds: Where should you invest?

Stocks or mutual funds: Where should you invest?

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Equity investing is still fraught with peril and is riddled with sink holes that investors need to be wary of

Profit sales binge by mutual funds

Profit sales binge by mutual funds

Rediff.com24 Jun 2005

ED questions Yes Bank's Rana Kapoor in Reliance Anil Ambani group case

ED questions Yes Bank's Rana Kapoor in Reliance Anil Ambani group case

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday questioned Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor as part of a money laundering investigation against Reliance Anil Ambani group companies, officials said.

From US to China to Lashkar: NIA traces GoPro camera trail in Pahalgam probe

From US to China to Lashkar: NIA traces GoPro camera trail in Pahalgam probe

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Indian investigators are tracing the supply chain of a US-manufactured GoPro camera found with Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, revealing a potential external logistics network supporting terror outfits in Jammu and Kashmir.

Mutual funds boom on Budget boost

Mutual funds boom on Budget boost

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

The finance minister gave a reason to cheer to mutual fund investors last week. After the announcement of the Budget, the stock markets rose sharply.

5 good mutual funds for the long term

5 good mutual funds for the long term

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Should you invest in mutual funds for the long term or the short term? Should you have a look at a mutual fund's rating before investing money in it? Which are the best mutual funds available today that can give you good returns? Expert's tips.

5 basic rules of mutual fund investment

5 basic rules of mutual fund investment

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Here's how you can get the best out of your mutual fund investment.

The best performing mutual funds

The best performing mutual funds

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Investing in mutual funds? 5 TRAPS to avoid

Investing in mutual funds? 5 TRAPS to avoid

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Here are five red flags that should prompt you to look beyond a mutual fund's five-star rating.

Why investing in mutual funds is so simple now!

Why investing in mutual funds is so simple now!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Aadhaar-based verification and video-based in-person verification for e-KYC have made investing in mutual funds a breeze

How mutual funds use derivatives

How mutual funds use derivatives

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

In this article, we discuss the various strategies that mutual funds can utilise and how they stand to benefit from the same.

Mutual funds are still the best bet

Mutual funds are still the best bet

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

Retail investors planning to 'return' to the stock markets, may want to evaluate mutual funds a little more objectively.

Nomura to buy 35% in LIC Mutual Fund

Nomura to buy 35% in LIC Mutual Fund

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

The insurance company has formed a four-member committee headed by LIC chairman TS Vijayan to decide the valuation of LIC Mutual Fund.

MF GURU: Mutual funds you must buy, hold or exit NOW

MF GURU: Mutual funds you must buy, hold or exit NOW

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Mutual funds to be more investor friendly

Mutual funds to be more investor friendly

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

The upcoming new regulations will help make schemes more efficient.

A guide to investing in global mutual funds

A guide to investing in global mutual funds

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Investing in global mutual funds has its share of risks and benefits. Here's everything you need to know about investing globally.

Mutual funds' SIP collection jumps 31% to Rs 1.5 lakh cr in 2022

Mutual funds' SIP collection jumps 31% to Rs 1.5 lakh cr in 2022

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Contributions to mutual fund schemes through systematic investment plans or SIPs remain unfazed from the market volatility in 2022 with inflow growing to Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2022, a surge of 31 per cent from a year earlier, due to higher retail participation. In comparison, an inflow of Rs 1.14 lakh crore through the route was registered in 2021 and Rs 97,000 crore in 2020, data with the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showed. Going ahead, SIP numbers are expected to continue to remain strong in 2023 as investors are increasingly appreciating the importance of regular investing through the route, Kaustubh Belapurkar, director - manager research at Morningstar Investment Adviser India, said.

Which mutual fund is best suited for YOU?

Which mutual fund is best suited for YOU?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Find out which kind of mutual fund scheme you should invest in by taking into account your financial goals and investment time horizon.

3 myths about debt mutual funds

3 myths about debt mutual funds

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Debt funds are not risk-free, they can give negative returns and they are also meant for retail investors like you and me, writes Himanshu Srivastava as he debunks three commonly-held myths about debt mutual funds.