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. …
In the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), hybrid mutual fund schemes attracted inflows of ₹1.19 lakh crore, registering an 18% decline compared to the ₹1.45 lakh crore recorded in FY24. This moderation is largely attributed to heightened market turbulence during the second half of the fiscal year, triggered by a combination of corporate earnings slowdown and …
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has announced the suspension of fresh Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) registrations and subscriptions in five of its index funds. The suspension applies only to new SIPs and will not affect ongoing investments. The suspension will be effective from May 06, 2025. List of Affected Funds The suspension is applicable to the …
