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 …
Edelweiss Mutual Fund has announced the merger of Bharat Bond ETF – April 2025 into Bharat Bond ETF – April 2030, effective April 15, 2025. As a result, the April 2025 ETF will cease to exist, and its unitholders will be transferred to the April 2030 ETF. Exit Window for Investors Unitholders of Bharat Bond …
Gold prices in India have seen a remarkable rise over the past few years. Since March 2020, 24-carat gold prices have more than doubled. This surge has driven investors towards various gold-linked investment options, with gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) emerging as a preferred choice. Gold ETFs offer a convenient alternative to physical gold, eliminating concerns …
Equity mutual funds are inherently linked to market fluctuations, making it rare for any scheme to generate positive returns year after year without interruption. However, some funds have demonstrated resilience, successfully navigating market volatility, economic downturns, and global uncertainties while delivering positive returns consistently over the last decade. In this article, we highlight 10 such …
