The number of women fund managers in India has grown, and their assets under management (AUM) have seen an unprecedented rise. According to a recent report, assets managed or co-managed by women surged by 102% to ₹13.45 lakh crore at the end of January 2025, up from ₹6.66 lakh crore a year ago. This growth …
A recent study by Crisil and the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has uncovered a major shift in investment patterns, with women investors leading the charge in long-term wealth creation. The numbers paint a compelling picture of how women are not only investing more but also holding onto their investments for longer, demonstrating …
The Indian stock market has faced significant corrections over the last 5 months, with the Sensex and Nifty dropping by up to 14% from their September peaks (as of March 6). The broader market has been hit harder, with the Nifty Small-Cap 100 index tumbling, witnessing significant losses from its all-time high. Small-cap mutual funds …
The Indian mutual fund industry has witnessed a surge in systematic investment plan (SIP) registrations, reflecting growing investor participation. However, this rise has also been accompanied by an increasing trend of premature SIP closures. In 2023, a record 34.8 million SIP accounts were registered. However, by the end of 2024, only 18.2 million remained active, …
Gold prices have been on a tear in 2025, surging over 11.35% year-to-date, with rates hovering near their all-time high of ₹86,549 per 10 grams. As volatility grips global markets, investors are once again flocking to gold as a safe haven. But with multiple investment options available—physical gold, Gold ETFs, Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs), and …
The financial investment scene in India is witnessing a major transformation, driven by an unexpected force—women investors. A recent report highlights a significant shift in investment patterns, revealing that women are not just closing the financial gap but are outpacing men in mutual fund investments. This growing trend signals a change in financial independence and …
Following a sharp correction in February, the Indian equity markets witnessed a recovery in early March 2025. This positive momentum reflected in mutual fund performances, with all 21 schemes from Quant Mutual Fund delivering returns between 6.35% and 2.68% from March 3 to March 6, 2025. Top 5 Performing Quant Mutual Funds (March 3–6, 2025) …
360 ONE Mutual Fund has launched the 360 ONE Silver ETF, an open-ended Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) that aims to generate returns in line with domestic silver prices, subject to tracking error. The New Fund Offer (NFO) is open from March 10, 2025, to March 20, 2025. NFO Details The New Fund Offer (NFO) details are …
Axis Mutual Fund has launched the Axis Nifty500 Value 50 ETF-G, an open-ended Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) that tracks the Nifty500 Value 50 Total Return Index (TRI). The NFO will be open for subscription from March 10, 2025, to March 12, 2025. NFO Details The New Fund Offer (NFO) details are as follows: Fund House: Axis …
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has launched a new debt index fund, the ICICI Prudential CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund. This is an open-ended passive fund that aims to track the CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index, investing in high-rated debt instruments within the financial services sector. NFO Details The New Fund …
