Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have become a popular investment tool for those looking to gain exposure to India’s stock market at a low cost. By tracking a broad index that represents the country’s diverse economic sectors, ETFs allow investors to access a wide array of stocks without having to pick individual companies. This offers a convenient …
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund has declared income distribution under the Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) option for two of its equity schemes. Investors holding units under the IDCW option of these schemes as of the record date, February 21, 2025, will be eligible for the announced payout. Payout Details for Investors The distribution per …
HDFC Mutual Fund has declared income distribution under the Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) option for a few of its schemes. The record date for eligibility is February 20, 2025. Investors holding units of these funds as of this date will receive the distribution. Income Distribution The declared distribution per unit for each scheme …
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has filed a draft offer document with SEBI for an open-ended target duration index fund. The ICICI Prudential CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 9-12 Months Debt Index Fund aims to track the CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 9-12 Months Debt Index, subject to tracking errors. The fund is designed for investors looking for short-term regular …
SBI Mutual Fund has introduced the JanNivesh SIP, an initiative designed to make investing more accessible to a wider audience. With a minimum investment requirement of just ₹250 per month, this scheme aims to encourage financial participation among first-time investors, small savers, and those in the unorganised sector. In a country where financial literacy and …
The mutual fund industry has witnessed a remarkable shift in investor participation, with individual investors now accounting for 61.4% of the total assets under management (AUM) as of December 2024. This marks an increase from 60.1% in December 2023, reflecting a growing preference for mutual funds over traditional investment avenues. In absolute terms, the assets …
Imagine you are planning a meal. Would you prefer a plate with just a few premium dishes or a buffet that offers a variety of flavours? Investing in the stock market is similar. Nifty 50 is a focused, stable portfolio, which includes only the biggest companies whereas the Nifty Total Market Index is more diverse, …
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have become a preferred investment choice for many Indian investors, with ETFs in India managing over ₹5 lakh crore in assets as of 2024. The SBI Nifty 50 ETF alone holds ₹1.89 lakh crore, making it the largest ETF in the country. While most popular ETFs track the Nifty 50 or …
India’s mutual fund industry saw robust inflows in January 2025, with assets under management (AUM) reaching ₹67.25 lakh crore. The month experienced significant inflows across various market caps, with midcap funds attracting ₹5,148 crore and small-cap funds drawing ₹5,721 crore, highlighting investor confidence in these segments. SIP Contribution in January 2025 SIPs, which are automated …
The Indian stock market will see a large number of shares becoming available for trade as lock-in periods for 62 companies end between February 12 and April 10. As per Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research, the total value of these unlocked shares is estimated to be more than ₹50,000 crore. While this may add to …
