Akshaya Tritiya 2025 witnessed a sharp spike in investor interest in precious metal Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), with combined gold and silver ETF volumes almost tripling compared to the same occasion in 2024. According to data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE), industry-wide trading volumes soared from ₹224 crore in 2024 to ₹644 crore in 2025 …
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has introduced the ICICI Prudential Quality Fund, a sectoral/thematic equity scheme following a Quality Factor investment approach. The fund’s New Fund Offer (NFO) is open from May 6, 2025, to May 20, 2025, with allotment scheduled for May 28, 2025. Scheme Objective and Structure The primary goal of the fund is …
Nippon India Mutual Fund has submitted draft documents to SEBI to launch two products: the Nippon India BSE Sensex Next 30 Index Fund and the Nippon India BSE Sensex Next 30 ETF. Both are designed to track the BSE Sensex Next 30 Index, which consists of 30 companies next in line after those in the …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a new digital initiative called the Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant (MITRA). This tool is designed to help individuals locate unclaimed or forgotten mutual fund investments. By simply entering their PAN (Permanent Account Number) or PEKRN (PAN Exempt KYC Reference Number), investors can …
Akshaya Tritiya, a festival celebrated for ushering in wealth and prosperity, typically sees a spike in purchases of gold and other valuables. This year, however, investors showed increasing interest in a more modern form of investing, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) backed by precious metals. Nippon India MF Emerges as Volume Leader On this auspicious day, Nippon …
Tata Mutual Fund has introduced a new open-ended scheme: Tata Income Plus Arbitrage Active Fund of Fund (FOF) that aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in a mix of domestic debt and arbitrage mutual fund schemes. The fund caters to investors seeking exposure to diversified debt instruments with a minimum investment requirement of …
Mutual funds in India are now sitting on their highest cash reserves in 15 years, with holdings surging to nearly ₹1.96 lakh crore as of March 2025, as per a news reports. This cautious positioning reflects fund managers’ reluctance to invest aggressively in a market where valuations appear stretched. Why are Mutual Fund Managers Increasing …
DSP Mutual Fund has submitted draft documents to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for the introduction of two new open-ended index funds: the DSP Nifty Healthcare Index Fund and the DSP Nifty IT Index Fund. These funds aim to provide investors with targeted exposure to the healthcare and information technology sectors by …
Investing in mutual funds is an effective way to diversify your portfolio and gain access to a broad mix of assets such as stocks, bonds, and other securities. Mutual funds pool money from multiple investors to create a diversified investment portfolio managed by a professional fund manager. This manager makes strategic allocation decisions based on …
New Fund Offers (NFOs) provide an opportunity for mutual fund houses to introduce fresh schemes, allowing investors early access to potential returns. In May 2025, three NFOs are opening across equity, debt, and hybrid categories. Here’s an overview: List of New Fund Offers (NFOs) Opening in May 2025 Fund Name Initial Investment (₹) NFO Start Date …
