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Commission fees for MFs lowered

According to experts, the investors are likely to save around Rs 1,300 to Rs 1,500 crore.

19 Sep 2018 12:14 AM

Ajay Tyagi, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). (Photo: PTI).

SEBI chief calls for caution in mutual funds' debt investments

Of the total 12.3 trillion rupees assets under management at debt funds, 11.5 trillion rupees is from non-retail investors.

23 Aug 2018 12:27 PM

The latest inflow has been mainly driven by contributions from liquid funds and equity schemes.

Mutual fund inflow rises 43 pc to Rs 1.4 lakh cr in Q1: Amfi

According to the data, investors poured in a net of Rs 1,33,903 cr in MF schemes in first quarter of ongoing fiscal.

12 Jul 2018 3:00 PM

Inflows to equity mutual funds and equity-linked savings scheme (ELSS) slumped to Rs 8,660 crore in June from Rs 11,350 crore in May 2018.

MF fund flows into equity slow down as investor focus shifts

FDs, small savings schemes more attractive now as interest rate rises.

09 Jul 2018 10:40 AM

MFs are investment vehicles made up of a pool of funds collected from a large number of investors.

MF asset base dips Rs 66,000 crore in May to Rs 22.6 lakh crore

Overall, investors withdrew a net Rs 50,000 crore in MF schemes last month as compared to a net infusion of Rs 1.4 lakh crore in April.

08 Jun 2018 2:52 PM

If you wish to combine wealth creation with tax savings under Section 80C, buy an ELSS mutual fund.

Is Saving Twice Your Income By 35 Possible?

The idea that you should have saved 2x your income at 35, by 35, was recently posted on Twitter.

24 May 2018 2:10 AM

As of March 2018, the total AuM of the mutual fund industry stood at Rs 21.36 lakh crore with equity schemes accounting for 35 per cent and debt schemes constituting 37 per cent.

Smaller towns see higher growth in MF investors

This according to fund managers suggests that a higher proportion of investors from smaller cities prefer equity to other asset classes.

07 May 2018 12:38 AM

About the reasons for the rise in SIP registrations, the CAMS deputy CEO attributed it to the increasing investor awareness and confidence in mutual funds.

More people opt for SIPs to invest

A Systematic Investment Plan allows customers to invest in mutual funds, creating wealth over a long period of time.

30 Apr 2018 2:47 AM

Only three public sector banks -- SBI, Indian Bank and Bank of Baroda -- figure in the Bharat-22 index. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Govt plans 2nd tranche of Bharat-22 ETF

Govt had raised Rs 14,500 crore through the first tranche of Bharat-22 Exchange Traded Fund.

02 Apr 2018 3:03 PM

Mutual fund industry added about 15.72 lakh new folios in February out of which 13.65 lakh were in the equity category.

Small towns added Rs 4.36 lakh crore to MF assets in Feb: report

About 1.8 lakh new folios were added to the balanced category in the month.

14 Mar 2018 6:05 PM

Folios are numbers designated to individual investor accounts, though one investor can have multiple accounts. (Photo: PTI)

BSE extends window to submit Aadhaar for new MF investors

Effective date for mandatory submission of PAN and Aadhaar number at time of opening new folio or account, will now be April 1, 2018.

15 Feb 2018 3:36 PM

The latest inflow has been mainly driven by contributions from liquid or money market funds, and equity, equity-linked saving schemes.

MFs log Rs 1 lakh cr inflow in Jan; push AUM to Rs 22.41 lakh crore

According to Amfi data, investors have poured in a net Rs 1.06 lakh crore in mutual fund schemes last month.

07 Feb 2018 2:18 PM

One of the best money decisions you can take is to start an equity mutual fund SIP. The minimum contribution you need to make is Rs 500 a month.

Invest and insure with Rs 12 and Rs 500

Many people consider financial planning to be the preserve of the rich or upper middle class. here we explore options for the poor.

10 Jan 2018 6:30 AM

A bulk of these investors are fresh investors, who may not have a clear understanding of terms used in mutual fund investing.

7 mutual fund terms you ought to know

Total AUM held by retail investors grew from Rs 7.56 lakh cr in Nov 2016 to Rs 11.10 lakh cr in November 2017.

03 Jan 2018 10:38 AM

In 2017 till date, overseas investors have invested just Rs 49,835 crore.

Small investors fuel MFs’ rise to equity dominance

According to AMFI, the assets under management of the MF industry stood at Rs 22.79 lakh crore in November 2017.

25 Dec 2017 12:07 AM

NSE has taken a step towards 'digital India' by announcing an e-mandate facility on its mutual fund platform.

NSE launches paperless e-mandate facility on its MF platform

The objective is to offer simple and hassle free alternative to the members.

21 Dec 2017 6:08 PM

Total inflow into such funds to over Rs 1.16 lakh crore in the first eight months of the ongoing financial year.

Retail investors push equity MF inflow to Rs 20,000 crore in Nov

Industry received about Rs 5,893 crore last month through SIPs compared to Rs 5,621 crore in October.

12 Dec 2017 5:05 PM

SIP continued to be the most favoured option among retail investors for investing in mutual funds in October. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

SIP rules investors' minds, garners over Rs 5,600 crore in Oct

In comparison, an amount of Rs 23,584 crore was collected through the investment plan in April-October 2016-17.

29 Nov 2017 3:10 PM

Equity and equity linked schemes attracted Rs 16,000 crore and income funds received Rs 40,845 crore.

Mutual Funds log Rs 51,000 crore inflow in October

Total infusion in MF schemes reached to over Rs 2.5 lakh crore in first 7 months of current fiscal.

20 Nov 2017 4:48 PM

Anyone can start buying mutual funds with sums as small as Rs 500. More conveniently, you can do this from home, without having to step into a branch or submit a single sheet of paper for your KYC.

Invest in equity via Mutual Funds

At the time when interest rates are falling, investment in equity appears the only way to beat inflation.

15 Nov 2017 2:38 AM

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