ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has launched the ICICI Prudential BSE Liquid Rate ETF, an open-ended Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) that aims to provide returns before expenses in line with the BSE Liquid Rate Index, subject to tracking errors. The ETF is categorised under Debt: Liquid and follows a growth plan. NFO Details The New Fund Offer …
The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has unveiled its ambitious vision document, The Mutual Funds Route to Viksit Bharat @2047, outlining the expected growth trajectory of the Indian mutual fund industry. According to the report, the industry is projected to outpace India’s GDP by 2047, reflecting significant expansion in retail participation, assets under …
A few months ago, the Indian stock market was hitting record highs. However, since September last year, indices have faced a consistent decline. The Nifty 50 and Sensex have fallen sharply from their peaks, while mid-cap and small-cap indices have also witnessed significant corrections. In just 5 months, investors have collectively lost a staggering ₹94 …
Over the past 5 months, India’s equity markets have been experiencing a significant correction, driven by high valuations, geopolitical tensions, and persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) selling. The BSE Sensex declined by 12.2%, while the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices saw even sharper falls of 18.6% and 20.5%, respectively. Despite this downturn, some equity mutual …
Tata Mutual Fund has decided to merge Tata Quant Fund into Tata Flexi Cap Fund, which will be effective from March 21, 2025. This means that the Tata Quant Fund will no longer exist after this date and its unitholders will be transferred to the Tata Flexi Cap Fund, as mentioned in various news reports. …
New Fund Offers (NFOs) enable mutual fund companies to introduce new investment schemes across equity, debt, and sector-focused categories. In March 2025, only 1 NFO will be available in the market. This article highlights the upcoming NFO for the month. Fund Name Initial Investment (₹) NFO Start Date NFO End Date Samco Large Cap Fund …
New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): The number of unique mutual fund investors in India is expected to grow by over 5 times from 4.5 crore to 26 crore by 2047 as the country moves towards its Viksit Bharat goal, according to a report by PwC. The report highlighted the increasing role of mutual funds …
The Indian equity market reached its peak in late September 2024, with several stocks across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap segments hitting lifetime highs. However, since then, a sharp downturn has led to a decline in equity mutual fund NAVs, ranging from 4% to 26% over the past five months. Among equity mutual funds, mid-cap and …
Passive investment strategies have long been perceived as a safer bet, particularly during periods of market downturns. The expectation has been that these funds, particularly low-volatility ones, would provide investors with a cushion against sharp declines. However, recent market corrections have painted a different picture, with passive funds failing to shield investors as effectively as …
Investment habits in India have undergone a significant transformation, driven by increasing financial literacy, rapid digitalisation, the rise of fintech platforms, and the proactive role of distributors. A recent AMFI-Crisil report highlights how investment preferences shift across different age groups, reflecting the evolving risk appetite of investors. The report indicates that younger investors tend to …
