SIP contributions hit a record high, passive AUM crosses Rs 15 trillion and retail investors stay put through the worst equity correction in years. Antique Stock Broking says the industry’s structural growth story is intact. India’s mutual fund industry has done held together while everything around it has not. Equity markets are down over 13% … Read more
Mutual fund flows held firm in February despite a shorter month and choppy markets — retail India is still showing up India’s systematic investment plan contributions came in at Rs 29,800 crore in February 2026, roughly flat from the month before — and that near-stability is arguably more impressive than it looks. February is a … Read more
With flows down 23% and volatility high, it shows investors reassessing risk as the easy money phase ends India’s small-cap mutual fund category is at the crossroads. Flows dropped 23% in January 2026 to Rs 2,942 crore from Rs 3,824 crore in December, which marks a shift in investor sentiments towards these funds. The question … Read more
Mutual fund flows stayed resilient in January even as equity markets wobbled, but the real story is the record rush into gold and silver ETFs that signals a subtle shift in how India save In January, equity markets corrected sharply amid a global risk-off wave. Foreign investors pulled money out. Headlines turned gloomy. And yet, … Read more
Mutual funds let small investors access big opportunities. Here’s how they turn your monthly savings into a diversified portfolio Ask some one what a mutual fund is, and you’ll probably hear something about “returns” or “investments.” But here’s the simple truth that makes mutual funds smart for regular investors. A mutual fund is a pool … Read more
Flexi-cap funds topped equity segments with net inflows of approximately ₹10,020 crorei. Are investors considering them the primary engine for long-term wealth creation? The equity mutual fund story in India in December was of frenzied activity as it is always. But it seems one category shown out quite well with the highest inflows: flexi cap … Read more
The difference between regular and direct plans can cost you big over 20 years “Same fund, different plans. What’s the real difference?” Amit stared at his computer screen, genuinely puzzled and confused. He was comparing the same across two different available plans. One plan showed 12% annual return over five years. The other showed 13.2% … Read more
Industry celebrates milestone as retail investors embrace equity through systematic plans Monthly SIP inflows crossed Rs 10,000 crore for the first time ever. July 2021 recorded inflows of Rs 10,351 crore through systematic plans. The industry has been building toward this milestone for years. Just five years ago, monthly SIP inflows were around Rs 4,000 … Read more
How small monthly investments are creating a nation of first-time equity investors Priya started her first SIP with just Rs 1,000 a month. Five years later, she’s thinking very differently about money and investing. The 28-year-old graphic designer from Bangalore never thought she’d become an investor in her life. “My father only trusted fixed deposits,” … Read more
If you are wondering what a bond ETF is and how it works, then you have come to the right place. The idea is not rocket science. Once you know the finer nuances of how a bond ETF works, then you could make an informed decision on whether to invest in these funds. What is … Read more