The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has rolled out three new initiatives Chhoti SIP, Tarun Yojana, and MITRA aimed at increasing financial inclusion, raising investor awareness, and assisting in the recovery of unclaimed investments. These initiatives are in line with SEBI and AMFI’s vision to make mutual fund investments more accessible across different …
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has filed a draft for the ICICI Prudential Nifty200 Quality 30 Index Fund, an open-ended index fund that will track the Nifty200 Quality 30 Index. The scheme aims to mirror the index’s returns by investing in the stocks that make up the index, maintaining the same weightage, and following a passive …
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has filed a draft for the ICICI Prudential Nifty Top 15 Equal Weight Index Fund, an open-ended index scheme. The fund aims to track the Nifty Top 15 Equal Weight Index, which consists of 15 stocks from the Nifty 50 index, each given equal weight. Fund Structure The fund will invest …
Bandhan Mutual Fund has launched the Bandhan CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund, an open-ended Constant Maturity Index Fund. The fund tracks the CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index, which consists of debt securities with maturities between three to six months. NFO Details The New Fund Offer (NFO) details are as follows: …
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 …
