The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a new digital initiative called the Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant (MITRA). This tool is designed to help individuals locate unclaimed or forgotten mutual fund investments. By simply entering their PAN (Permanent Account Number) or PEKRN (PAN Exempt KYC Reference Number), investors can …
Akshaya Tritiya, a festival celebrated for ushering in wealth and prosperity, typically sees a spike in purchases of gold and other valuables. This year, however, investors showed increasing interest in a more modern form of investing, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) backed by precious metals. Nippon India MF Emerges as Volume Leader On this auspicious day, Nippon …
Tata Mutual Fund has introduced a new open-ended scheme: Tata Income Plus Arbitrage Active Fund of Fund (FOF) that aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in a mix of domestic debt and arbitrage mutual fund schemes. The fund caters to investors seeking exposure to diversified debt instruments with a minimum investment requirement of …
Mutual funds in India are now sitting on their highest cash reserves in 15 years, with holdings surging to nearly ₹1.96 lakh crore as of March 2025, as per a news reports. This cautious positioning reflects fund managers’ reluctance to invest aggressively in a market where valuations appear stretched. Why are Mutual Fund Managers Increasing …
DSP Mutual Fund has submitted draft documents to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for the introduction of two new open-ended index funds: the DSP Nifty Healthcare Index Fund and the DSP Nifty IT Index Fund. These funds aim to provide investors with targeted exposure to the healthcare and information technology sectors by …
Investing in mutual funds is an effective way to diversify your portfolio and gain access to a broad mix of assets such as stocks, bonds, and other securities. Mutual funds pool money from multiple investors to create a diversified investment portfolio managed by a professional fund manager. This manager makes strategic allocation decisions based on …
New Fund Offers (NFOs) provide an opportunity for mutual fund houses to introduce fresh schemes, allowing investors early access to potential returns. In May 2025, three NFOs are opening across equity, debt, and hybrid categories. Here’s an overview: List of New Fund Offers (NFOs) Opening in May 2025 Fund Name Initial Investment (₹) NFO Start Date …
Key Highlights Growth Story: Invest in India’s top 50 companies*, spanning 15 sectors**, and many of them are leaders in their respective industries. Large Cap Exposure: Gain access to well-established, blue-chip companies forming part of the Nifty 50 Index. Simplicity: Avoid the complexity of choosing between multiple active large-cap mutual funds with a straightforward index-based …
In a significant move to streamline the customer onboarding process for mutual fund investors, the Department of Posts (DoP) has formed a strategic partnership with SBI Funds Management Limited (SBIFM). The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to simplify the Know Your Customer (KYC) process by utilising India Post’s vast nationwide …
Mirae Asset Investment Managers has announced a New Fund Offer (NFO) for its latest exchange-traded fund – Mirae Asset Nifty50 Equal Weight ETF. The scheme is to replicate or track the Nifty50 Equal Weight Total Return Index. NFO Opens: April 30, 2025. NFO Closes: May 6, 2025. Reopens for Sale and Repurchase: May 12, 2025. …
