The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 6.25%. This marks the first rate cut since May 2020, following 11 consecutive meetings where the rate was held at 6.5%. Additionally, in the December policy meeting, a 50 basis point reduction in the Cash Reserve …
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has declared income distribution under the Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) option for two of its equity schemes. Investors holding units as of the record date, February 11, 2025, will be eligible for this payout. Funds and Distribution Details The income distribution is applicable to the following schemes: Scheme Distribution …
With New Fund Offers (NFOs) hitting the market, investors looking for gold-backed assets or debt instruments have a few options to consider. Three upcoming funds named Union Gold ETF, Union Gold ETF Fund of Fund, and Edelweiss CRISIL-IBX AAA Bond NBFC-HFC Jun 2027 Index Fund bring different opportunities and risk levels. Here’s a breakdown of …
Bandhan Mutual Fund has announced that the Bandhan Hybrid Equity Fund will now be called Bandhan Aggressive Hybrid Fund, effective March 19, 2025. The change is limited to the name, and there are no modifications in the investment approach or portfolio composition. Structure and Exit Load The fund requires a minimum investment of ₹1,000, with …
Canara Robeco Mutual Fund has submitted a draft offer document to SEBI for its upcoming Canara Robeco Multi Asset Allocation Fund. This is an open-ended hybrid scheme that plans to invest in multiple asset classes, including equities, debt instruments, and commodities like gold and silver ETFs. Asset Allocation Breakdown The fund will follow a structured …
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund has submitted a draft to SEBI for the Franklin India Low Duration Fund (FILDF). This is an open-ended debt scheme that will invest in low-duration debt and money market instruments. The scheme will maintain a Macaulay duration of 6 to 12 months, categorising it as a short-term debt fund. NFO Details …
Ageas Federal Life Insurance has launched the Momentum Growth Fund, an investment option designed to align with India’s economic expansion. The fund is open for subscription from February 10, 2025, to February 21, 2025, offering investors an opportunity to capitalise on market trends while ensuring life coverage when combined with the company’s insurance policies. Tracking …
Investors often seek stable, long-term returns, and two popular options are gold ETFs and index mutual funds. While gold ETFs track the price of gold, index funds replicate a stock market index. But which of these has generated higher returns on a ₹10 lakh investment over the last decade? Let’s compare. Top Gold ETF Performance: …
The net inflows into equity mutual funds stood at ₹39,687.78 crore in January 2025, reflecting a 3.56% decline from ₹41,155.91 crore in December 2024, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). Small and Midcap Funds Attract Strong Inflows Investor interest in small-cap funds remained robust, with inflows rising 22.56% to …
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund has extended the New Fund Offer (NFO) period for the Kotak CRISIL-IBX AAA Bond Financial Services Index – Dec 2026 Fund. Initially set to close on February 10, 2025, the NFO will now remain open until February 13, 2025. Fund Overview This is an open-ended target maturity debt fund. It tracks …
