New Fund Offers (NFOs) enable mutual fund companies to introduce new investment schemes across equity, debt, and sector-focused categories. In April 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 Kotak Energy Opportunities Regular …
Starting April 1, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) mandates that asset management companies (AMCs) must deploy funds raised via New Fund Offers (NFOs) within 30 business days from the date of unit allotment. Should an AMC face challenges in deployment, it may seek a one-time extension of another 30 business days, …
HDFC Mutual Fund has filed the scheme information deed (SID) with the capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for HDFC NIFTY PSU Bank ETF Fund of Fund. It is an open-ended fund of fund scheme investing in HDFC NIFTY PSU Bank ETF. The benchmark for the scheme is NIFTY PSU …
Tata Mutual Fund has announced income distribution under the IDCW (Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal) option for two of its schemes. The record date for this distribution has been set for today, April 2, 2025. Applicable Schemes The two schemes for which income distribution has been declared are Tata Equity Savings Fund and Tata Hybrid …
Investing a lump sum of money in mutual funds can be a powerful strategy for growing wealth over time. Whether you’ve received a windfall, such as an inheritance or a bonus, or simply have a large sum of money sitting idle, lump sum investments offer the potential for significant returns when chosen wisely. However, selecting …
HDFC Mutual Fund has filed a draft Scheme Information Document (SID) for a new debt-oriented index fund: the HDFC CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund. This is an open-ended index fund that will track the CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index, focusing on short-term debt instruments in the financial services sector. Features …
Investing in gold has always been a hedge for investors as it has been considered a safer bet traditionally due to its increasing prices over the years. In the realm of gold investing, there are many ways to invest in gold, such as gold bonds, gold mutual funds, gold ETFs, physical gold and more. In …
Two new mutual fund offerings are in focus this month – Kotak Mutual Fund has opened subscriptions for its energy-focused equity scheme, while SBI Mutual Fund has filed draft papers for a fund of fund (FoF) scheme combining debt and arbitrage strategies. Kotak Energy Opportunities Fund Kotak Mutual Fund has launched the Kotak Energy Opportunities …
In a move poised to redefine digital investing, HDFC Asset Management Company (HDFC AMC), the investment manager of HDFC Mutual Fund, has introduced Tap2Invest—a tap-based investment platform that functions through WhatsApp. According to the official statement, this new feature marks an industry-first initiative and simplifies the investment journey for existing investors with KYC compliance. What Makes Tap2Invest Unique? …
Gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are experiencing strong demand from investors as geopolitical tensions rise and gold prices climb. A report from ICRA Analytics revealed that inflows into gold ETFs surged by 98.54% year-on-year, reaching ₹1,979.84 crore in February 2025, compared to ₹997.21 crore during the same period last year. The net assets under management (AUM) …
