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- WhiteOak Capital launched a Fund of Funds focused on small-cap mutual funds
- Tata MF’s Chandraprakash Padiyar said stock selection is critical as earnings and valuation gaps widen
- SEBI defines medium-duration funds as investing in instruments with a 3–4 year Macaulay duration
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Expansion● mixedMirae Asset MF launches Life Cycle Fund 2056: How the scheme will change its equity-debt mix over 30 yearsNFOs
● mixed7 aggressive hybrid funds delivered 12%+ 5-year SIP returns; Bank of India led with 16.5%Seven aggressive hybrid funds delivered 12% or more in five-year SIP returnsBank of IndiaBanks
IPO● mixedNFO Insight: WOC Diversified Equity Small Cap Active FoF NFO opens for subscription. How is it different from a smallcap fund?WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund launched a Fund of Funds focused on small-cap mutual fundsWhiteOak Capital Mutual FundSmall and midcapsNFOs
Broker call● mixedStock selection key as earnings and valuation gaps widen: Tata MF’s Chandraprakash PadiyarTata MF’s Chandraprakash Padiyar said stock selection is critical as earnings and valuation gaps widenSmall and midcapsMarket valuationsTata Group
● mixedBest medium duration mutual funds to invest in September 2026SEBI defines medium-duration funds as investing in debt and money-market instruments with a 3–4 year Macaulay durationSEBI
Funding and debt● mixedRich turn to borrowing against private equity holdings as payouts slowWealthy individuals are borrowing against private equity holdings as payouts slowPrivate banksStartups and VCNuvama Wealth Management
● mixedETMarkets PMS Talk | The biggest de-rating warning? When market expectations outrun business reality: Swati KhemaniSwati Khemani called de-rating the “other side of alpha” and an underappreciated investment riskCarnelianMarket valuations
● mixedInternational ETFs trading at a premium: What investors should check before buyingIndia-listed international ETFs can trade at premiums to their underlying assetsETFsGlobal marketsMarket valuations
Broker call▼ bearishETMarkets Smart Talk | US bonds offer attractive yields again: Nachiketa Sawrikar on the challenge for Indian equitiesUS bonds are again offering attractive yieldsUS TreasuriesUS FedBond yields
Policy● mixedETMarkets PMS Talk | From mutual funds to PMS: Brijesh Ved on where PRIM fits in India's evolving wealth landscapeSEBI’s proposed PRIM framework could redefine investor expectations of portfolio managersPRIMSEBI
Market move▼ bearishBulls out of steam, it’s slow & steady on D-StreetForeign portfolio investors withdrew significant funds from Indian equitiesFII flowsMutual fund flowsDII flows
● mixedHybrid funds are booming: Why some advisers prefer them while others remain cautiousSome advisers favour hybrid funds for tax efficiency and stabilityTaxesInsurance distribution
● mixedMutual fund returns: Why average return can mislead you about your actual wealthTwo funds both averaged 5%, but one left investors Rs.11,000 richer
Policy● mixedSebi's PRIM route: Portfolio managers can invest ₹25 lakh-plus client money in mutual fundsSEBI launched PRIM, a route for portfolio managers to invest client money in mutual fund unitsPRIMSEBI
Expansion● mixedDubai is an important market for us, says SBI Funds’ MD & CEO Debasish MishraSBI Funds Management is expanding into overseas hubs such as Dubai and deeper Indian marketsSBI Funds ManagementSBIGlobal markets
Market move▼ bearishStreet signs: Slump in domestic flows adds to largecap woes, and moreActive largecap funds saw outflows as Nifty 50 approached oversold territoryMutual fund flowsNifty and SensexFII flows
● mixedManufacturing mutual funds: Top scheme delivered over 23% in 1 year—did this stellar return come with higher risk?Top manufacturing mutual fund schemes delivered over 23% in one yearManufacturingMarket valuations
Policy● mixedYour gold or silver ETF holds physical bullion: Here's what SEBI's new vault rules mean for investorsSEBI approved a common vault-manager framework for bullion backing gold and silver ETFsSEBIETFsGold
Policy● mixedSEBI PMS overhaul could turn advisers into portfolio managersA ₹25-lakh PRIM route gives wealth managers a way to manage mutual-fund portfoliosPRIMSEBIStockbrokers
● mixedA data-driven analysis of mutual funds vs. PMSMutual funds returned 14.5% CAGR over 10 years, versus 14.0% for PMSMutual fund flows
Policy● mixedSold house, land, shares or mutual funds? Know 9 reinvestment options to claim capital gains tax exemptionThe Income-tax Act provides nine exemptions for capital gains from asset salesCapital gains taxIncome taxReal estate
● mixedInvested in a top-performing mutual fund? Why strong returns may not translate into similar gains for youInvestment and withdrawal timing can create a significant gap between mutual fund returns and what investors earnMutual fund flowsMarket valuations
● mixedYour SIP Has Underperformed For Three Years: What Should You Check Before Stopping It?Periodically review your portfolio to check whether returns align with expectationsMarket valuations
▲ bullishETMarkets Smart Talk | 2-3 crore wealth creators could enter PMS: Sandeep Jethwani on PRIM and India’s wealth boomSEBI’s PRIM framework lowers the PMS entry limit to ₹25 lakhPRIMSEBIDinesh Pant
Funding and debt● mixedNew fund offers: 6 mutual funds and 1 SIF will open for subscription this week. Check dates and detailsSix mutual funds and one Specialized Investment Fund open for subscription this weekNFOs
● mixedRs 2,500 salary to Rs 6 Cr, Rs 3 Cr without stocks or MFs, Rs 80 L income to nil: 3 money journeysTaxesMarket valuationsGlobal markets
Market move● mixedSBI Flexicap among 5 flexi-cap mutual funds that delivered single-digit returns in 3 years. Check detailsFive flexi-cap funds delivered single-digit returns over three yearsSBIMarket valuations
Market move▼ bearishEquity mutual funds lose up to 13% in a week; sectoral and thematic funds lead the decline. Check top 10 losersEquity mutual funds fell by up to 13% last weekMutual fund flowsETFsWall Street
● mixedThe quiet inflation fighters: How debt mutual funds protected purchasing powerDebt schemes have largely preserved purchasing power across market cyclesInflationMutual fund flows
● mixedWestwood Holdings CEO Brian Casey on Y'all Street and an ETF tracking the AI power ecosystemBrian Casey is CEO of Dallas-based asset manager Westwood HoldingsAIPower sectorETFs
● mixedWhat is Passive Investing? How’s it different from putting your money through active investments? ExplainedPassive funds track market indices, reducing the need for individual stock selectionETFs
Data● mixedMutual Funds returns
● mixedMoving from SIPs to direct stock trading? Key skills you need firstDirect stock investing offers higher potential returns but requires disciplined research and risk toleranceStock exchangesSmall and midcaps
Market move▲ bullishFIIs and mutual funds raised stakes in 10 stocks during June quarterInstitutional investors raised holdings in several Nifty 500 stocks in the June 2026 quarterFII flowsNifty and SensexMutual fund flows
● mixedThese 5 SIFs have delivered over 10% returns since their inception. Check inception date and performanceFive SIFs have delivered double-digit returns since inceptionMarket valuations
● mixedMultiple mutual funds, same stocks? Here’s how to check for portfolio overlapOverlapping holdings across mutual funds can reduce the diversification investors expect
● mixedMutual fund SIPs did better than lumpsum across 5 equity categories in 2 years. Check detailsSIPs outperformed lump-sum investments across five equity fund categories over two yearsSmall and midcaps
● mixedAveraging in stocks vs mutual funds: What you need to know before investingAveraging down can lower entry costs in quality investmentsMarket valuationsSmall and midcaps
Policy▲ bullishSEBI’s new PMS framework could potentially double industry size over time: APMI Chairman Vikas KhemaniRevised PMS framework lowers the entry threshold to ₹25 lakhPRIMSEBIMarket valuations
● mixedExplained: Which mutual fund ratios should investors check before investing?Risk ratios help investors assess mutual fund schemes beyond past returns
Market move▼ bearishRout in PB Fintech stock deals Rs 11,000 crore blow to mutual fundsPB FintechFintech and paymentsMutual fund flows
● mixedIndia’s new wealth creators: Why diversification is changing investment strategiesNew wealth creators are exploring alternatives, global markets and more diversified portfoliosGlobal marketsMarket valuations
● mixedGold ETF vs Gold FoF: How do they differ and which one costs more?Gold ETFs trade live on stock exchanges; Gold FoFs are bought and redeemed at end-of-day NAVGoldETFsStock exchanges
● mixedDiversified equity mutual funds: Which top 5 schemes have outperformed their category over 3 years?Three-year returns do not show the full picture of diversified equity fund performance
Market move● mixedBSE cautions investors as international ETFs trade at steep premiums to NAVBSE cautioned investors that international ETFs are trading at steep premiums to NAVBSEETFsStock exchanges
● mixedActive vs passive small-cap mutual funds: How wide is one-year return gap? Don't assume index schemes always lagActive and passive small-cap funds use different investment approaches, even when linked to the same benchmarkSmall and midcaps
● mixedThese Gen Z-ers are choosing ETFs over sports bets. How younger investors told us they’re building wealth.Gen Z is entering markets unusually young, with easier access to investing than previous generationsETFsStockbrokersMutual fund flows
IPO● mixedAs savings shift to MFs, fund houses must step up to the challengeAMC IPO activity is gathering pace as investor interest in mutual funds growsMutual fund flowsNFOsStockbrokers
● mixedYour parents had FDs and pensions. You have SIPs and NPS. Who has the safer retirement?InsuranceLife insuranceETFs
Policy● mixedRIAs, distributors assess Sebi's new MF-only PMS route under PRIM modelRIAs see performance visibility and client stickiness as advantages of the MF-only PMS routePRIMSEBI
Market move▼ bearishWhy investors need to be cautious after run-up in small-cap fundsSmall-cap valuations have become expensive in some pockets after a run-upSmall and midcapsMarket valuationsMutual fund flows
Data● mixedGold imports plunge in India, but gold ETFs surge: What the demand shift means for investorsIndia’s gold imports fell sharply while investment demand through gold ETFs remained resilientGoldETFsTrade data
Market move● mixedInvestors see room to trim AI stocks after sharp rallyTrust Mutual Fund’s Mihir Vora and WhiteOak Capital’s Prashant Khemka remain positive on AI’s long-term impactAIMarket valuationsGlobal markets
● mixedET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: Structured debt and the search for higher yieldsHigh-net-worth investors are turning to structured debt for higher returns and risk strategiesBond yields
Funding and debt● mixedAditya Birla Sun Life MF reports conflicting updates on three international schemesOne report says fresh subscriptions were suspended from September 24, 2026Global markets
Data● mixedEquity now makes up nearly two-thirds of women investors’ mutual fund assetsMutual fund flows
Broker call● mixedMarkets may consolidate for a year; current large-cap valuations reasonable: Bandhan AMC's Karthik KumarBandhan AMC’s Karthik Kumar said markets may consolidate for a year and large-cap valuations are reasonableMarket valuationsBanksInsurance
Policy● mixedUPI MDR explained: Will mutual fund SIPs and lumpsum investments be affected?New 0.02% MDR applies to select one-time UPI paymentsUPIFintech and payments
● mixedThree equity mutual funds deliver over 25% annualised returns in three yearsITI Small Cap Fund, Bandhan Small Cap Fund and UTI fund each gained over 25% annualisedSmall and midcapsMutual fund flows
Market move● mixedMulti-asset funds drew more money than small- or mid-cap funds in a year. Which schemes led returns?Mutual fund flowsSmall and midcaps
Policy● mixedMutual fund tax rules: How SIPs, switches and losses affect capital gainsEach SIP instalment is treated separately for capital gains tax purposesCapital gains taxTaxesIncome tax
Market move● mixedSilver ETFs up 98% in a year, yet 56% of investor money is at a loss; here’s whySilverETFsMutual fund flows
Market move● mixedBitcoin ETFs have erased a $5.8 billion holeBitcoin ETFs shifted from $5.8 billion in year-to-date net outflows in July to $800 million in net inflowsBitcoinETFsCrypto
● mixedTop 9 equity mutual funds deliver over 30% return on SIP investments in 1 year. Do you own any?Nine equity mutual funds returned over 30% on SIP investments in one year; eight were small-cap fundsSmall and midcaps
Policy● mixedSEBI’s PRIM framework expands professionally managed investment optionsPRIM allows access to professionally managed portfolios of mutual funds, ETFs and SIFsSEBIETFsPRIM
● mixedCanara Robeco AMC enters Asia and India Book of Records for largest mutual fund investor awareness campaignNivesh Bus Yatra earned entries in the Asia Book of Records and India Book of RecordsCanara Robeco Asset ManagementMutual fund flows
Policy● mixedWho safeguards the gold and silver behind your ETF? SEBI approves tighter vault rulesSEBIETFsGold
Market move● mixedIndian markets may consolidate for 6 months amid macro risks: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit SambreVinit Sambre expects Indian equities to remain cautious amid macro pressuresNifty and SensexSmall and midcapsMarket valuations
Policy● mixedSebi’s big PMS overhaul explained: What changes for investors and portfolio managers?SEBIStockbrokers
Market move● mixedUS Market: Bond fund managers turn cautious as yields, AI debt raise risksBond fund managers overseeing nearly $700 billion are turning cautious as Treasury yields near 5%US TreasuriesBond yieldsGlobal bonds
● mixedBest short duration mutual funds to invest in September 2026Short-duration funds invest in debt instruments with maturities of one to three yearsSEBIG-secs
Policy● mixedDeath certificate in India: How to register a death, documents required, 1 Oct rule changesA death certificate is essential for settling insurance, mutual funds, investments, property and tax mattersInsuranceTaxesLife insurance
Policy● mixedSebi approves new rules to widen investment avenuesSEBI board approved new regulations for portfolio managers to enable innovative investment avenuesSEBI
Policy● mixedThe stock token debate, and the gap nobody can close aloneThe debate centres on which tokenization model is legitimate, prompted by Robinhood’s AMC tokenCrypto regulationCryptoSEC