Mutual Funds: News

Mutual funds demand easing RBI's limit on overseas investments

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated mutual funds to cease accepting subscriptions for investments in foreign exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from April 1, 2024.

08 Mar 2024

Business

India records highest monthly SIP investments in February

Systematic investment plans (SIPs) in India reached a new record high of Rs. 19,186 crore last month, up from Rs. 18,838 crore in January.

08 Feb 2024

Business

SIP inflows surpass Rs. 18,000cr for first time in January

Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) reached a record-breaking Rs. 18,838.33 crore in January, as per the data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).

06 Feb 2024

CRED

CRED acquires mutual fund start-up Kuvera, forays into wealth management

Kunal Shah-led CRED has acquired online financial planning and investment platform Kuvera in a cash and stock deal.

08 Jan 2024

Business

Mutual fund AUM reaches new high of Rs. 50 trillion

The Indian mutual fund industry achieved a major milestone in December, as assets under management (AUM) exceeded Rs. 50 trillion, fueled by steady inflows and a robust equity market.

03 Jan 2024

Reliance Jio

Jio and BlackRock file for mutual fund license in India

Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) and BlackRock Financial Management, have applied to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), for permission to start a mutual fund business here.

26 Dec 2023

Personal Finance

India's mutual fund inflows surge 125% in 2023: ICRA Analytics

Mutual Funds registered a 125% increase in net inflows throughout 2023, as per ICRA Analytics.

08 Dec 2023

Business

SIP investments surpassed Rs. 17,000cr for first time in November

Systematic investment plans (SIPs) in India reached an all-time high of Rs. 17,073 crore in November, according to the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).

20 Oct 2023

Stock Market

Zerodha Mutual Fund introduces new open-ended scheme: How it works

Zerodha Mutual Fund has unveiled the Zerodha Nifty LargeMidcap 250 Index Fund, an open-ended plan designed to mirror and follow the Nifty's LargeMidcap 250 Index.

13 Oct 2023

Stock Market

BlackRock sees $13 billion withdrawal from long-term funds: Here's why

BlackRock Inc. faced a net withdrawal of $13 billion from its long-term investment funds, marking the first time this has happened since COVID-19 began in 2020.

11 Oct 2023

Personal Finance

SIP inflows cross Rs. 16,000 crore mark for first time

Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) received a record-breaking inflow of Rs. 16,402 crore in September. This surpassed the previous record of Rs. 15,814 crore set in August.

11 Sep 2023

Stock Market

High Net-worth Indians see notable wealth growth in 3 years

A recent Global Wealth Blueprint survey reveals that over 80% of affluent investors in India have seen an increase in their net worth in the past three years.

11 Sep 2023

India

Equity mutual funds hit five-month high, touch Rs. 20,245 crore

In India, equity mutual funds have seen a significant rise in net inflows, touching a five-month high of Rs. 20,245.26 crore in August 2023.

07 Sep 2023

Business

Zerodha-rival Groww gets SEBI approval for debut index fund

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted approval to online stockbroking firm Groww to launch its new index fund.

09 Aug 2023

Business

SIP inflows cross Rs. 15,000cr for first time in July

The month of July was great for Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs). Inflows via SIPs crossed Rs. 15,000 crore mark for the first time last month.

08 Aug 2023

India

Record-breaking Q1 inflows for Indian mutual funds: Here's what happened

Open-ended mutual funds in India experienced their highest net inflows in four years during the first quarter of FY2024, reaching around Rs. 1.85 lakh crore.

28 Mar 2023

Income Tax Return

10 income tax rule changes from April 1: Know here 

The new financial year 2023-24, which starts on Saturday (April 1), will see the Ministry of Finance bring about many changes to the income tax rules.

15 Feb 2023

Personal Finance

New to investing? Know these rules before you invest

There are many different types of investments, including stocks, bonds, real estate, commodities, mutual funds, and more.

24 Jan 2023

Personal Finance

Mutual Funds: Five reasons to start investing early via SIP

The earlier you start investing, the higher your chances of achieving higher returns.

20 Feb 2021

Stock Market

Beginner's guide to day trading

If you are looking for a Foreign Exchange (Forex) trading strategy with a short trading style, it's time to start investing in day trading. It is popular and enables you to buy and sell currency in a single day. With this method, you aim for profits by analyzing small movements in the prices.

02 Jun 2020

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Franklin Templeton MF liquidation: All you need to know

After winding up six debt funds and locking Rs. 30,800 crore of investor money, Franklin Templeton India is gearing up to finalize the liquidation process of the schemes through an e-vote.

01 Jun 2020

Business

#FinancialBytes: Five myths about SIPs that need to be busted

Mutual funds are one of the most popular investment choices, and Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) are an excellent way to invest in mutual fund schemes conveniently.

24 Apr 2020

Coronavirus

Franklin Templeton shuts six debt funds, locks in Rs. 30,800cr

Franklin Templeton, one of the oldest fund houses, decided to wind up six fixed-income and credit-risk funds run by its Indian wing. The decision taken on Thursday night was driven by the 40-day-long nationwide lockdown, which will end on May 3.

24 Feb 2020

Business

#FinancialBytes: 5 myths about SIPs that need to be busted

Mutual funds are one of the most popular investment choices, and Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) are an excellent way to invest in mutual fund schemes conveniently.

07 Dec 2019

Noida

Nivesh.com raises $600k in seed round of funding

Nivesh.com, a Noida-based mutual funds investment platform, has raised $600k (approximately Rs. 4.3 crore) in a seed round of funding.

16 Nov 2019

Business

#FinancialBytes: Myths about mutual funds that need to be busted

Mutual funds have emerged as one of the best investment options for those looking to earn higher returns.

08 Jul 2019

WhatsApp

Here's how you can invest in Mutual Funds using WhatsApp

With the introduction of initiatives like Aadhaar validation, common KYC, and online payments, investment processes have surely become more convenient.

31 May 2019

India

All the questions around Aadhaar, answered

Lately, there has been a lot of confusion about the status of Aadhaar card as a valid document proof.

29 May 2019

WhatsApp

Now, buy mutual funds on WhatsApp: Here's how

WhatsApp, the go-to messaging app of over 1.5 billion people, can now be used for buying or selling mutual funds.

26 May 2019

Business

#FinancialBytes: Myths about mutual funds that need to be busted

Mutual funds have emerged as one of the best investment options for those looking to earn higher returns.

13 Apr 2019

India

All the questions around Aadhaar, answered

Lately, there has been a lot of confusion about the status of Aadhaar card as a valid document proof.

13 Mar 2019

India

All the questions around Aadhaar, answered

Lately, there has been a lot of confusion about the status of Aadhaar card as a valid document proof.

24 Feb 2019

India

All the questions around Aadhaar, answered

Lately, there has been a lot of confusion about the status of Aadhaar card as a valid document proof.

08 Dec 2018

India

#FinancialBytes: Best ways for salaried individuals to save on tax

Many taxpayers are often worried or confused about saving on income tax. Salaried individuals, especially, try to find tax-saving investment options to reduce tax liability every year.

02 Dec 2018

India

#FinancialBytes: 5 top reasons why you should invest in SIPs

A Systematic Investment Plan, commonly known as SIP, is a smart financial planning tool that lets an individual invest money in mutual fund schemes in a convenient way.

26 Nov 2018

India

#FinancialBytes: 5 things to consider before investing in mutual funds

Mutual funds today have emerged as one of the best investment options for those looking to earn higher returns.

25 Nov 2018

India

#FinancialBytes: 5 investment classes with most risk (and high return)

When it comes to investment, people have so many options today that some may even find it a little confusing to choose one.

14 Nov 2018

Business

#FinancialBytes: How to choose the best tax-saving mutual fund?

When it comes to mutual funds, many investors have one common question: How to choose the best tax-saving mutual fund?

Government would take measures to ensure liquidity in NBFCs: Jaitley

Seeking to calm the nerves of worried investors, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said today government would take all measures to ensure adequate liquidity for non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and mutual funds.

29 Jul 2018

India

#FinancialBytes: 5 reasons why you should invest in mutual funds

You've probably already heard a lot about mutual funds from friends (and seen a number of commercials on television too).

23 Jul 2018

Personal Finance

#FinancialBytes: Know how to select best mutual fund for you

Are you thinking of investing in mutual funds but don't know how to choose the best mutual fund scheme?

19 Jul 2018

Business

#FinancialBytes: Know all about ELSS that helps you save tax

Are you looking for an investment instrument which can not only offer you high returns but can also help you save tax?

18 Jul 2018

India

6 common financial mistakes we make, but should avoid

Each one of us aspires to smartly manage our finances. But, quite often we end up making some extremely common financial mistakes, which can be easily avoided.

03 Jul 2018

Business

#FinancialBytes: PPF or Mutual Fund: Which is better for investment?

Both Public Provident Fund (PPF) and Mutual Funds (MFs) rank among the most popular investment avenues of today's investment world.

19 Jun 2018

Business

#FinancialBytes: 5 best-performing ETFs in which you can invest

Are you looking for an investment instrument which can give you more returns than stock market indices?

15 Jun 2018

Business

#FinancialBytes: Know how to select mutual fund meant for you

Are you thinking of investing in mutual funds but don't know how to choose the best mutual fund scheme?

12 Jun 2018

Business

#FinancialBytes: Know all about ELSS that helps you save tax

Are you looking for an investment instrument which can not only offer you high returns but can also help you save tax?

01 Jun 2018

Business

#FinancialBytes: Top 5 SIP plans, for all kinds of investors

Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a unique financial planning tool that lets an individual invest a fixed amount in a mutual fund scheme.

04 May 2018

India

#FinancialBytes: 6 best apps for investing in mutual funds

Today, mutual funds have emerged as one of the hottest investment choices for all investors as they are easy to invest in and also suit every budget.

18 Apr 2018

India

#FinancialBytes: Best investment options for those who earn Rs. 1L

Creating wealth by making investments and earning good returns is essential for anyone as earning money isn't always enough these days to fund one's financial goals.

09 Apr 2018

India

Soon, you can buy mutual funds from Paytm

Paytm will reportedly launch a mutual fund distribution app called Paytm Money by end of April.

08 Nov 2017

India

It's mandatory to link Aadhaar with mutual funds: Here's how

After an amendment in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, it is now mandatory to link Aadhaar with your mutual fund investments.

12 Sep 2017

India

SEBI to reduce mutual fund schemes

SEBI's MF advisory panel has now come up with stringent definitions, on which mutual funds should be categorized.

13 Aug 2017

India

Investing in stocks: Know your investment options

People's decision to invest in stock markets are largely affected by misconceptions about the stock market, a lack of adequate information, and a limited amount of funds.

29 Apr 2017

India

NPS account holders need to be FATCA compliant

One will now have to submit a self-certification of FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) for their National Pension System (NPS) accounts opened on or after July 1, 2014.