Positioned between mutual funds and PMS, the SIF category is being pitched to India’s growing affluent investor base. The Rs 10 lakh minimum is both its filter and its challenge. When SEBI cleared the Specialised Investment Fund framework in 2025, the industry response was cautious. Fund houses welcomed the intent — a regulated, transparent middle … Read more
Launched to pull first-time investors from tier-3 towns into the mutual fund fold, the Rs 250 monthly SIP has quietly grown its base — but the average ticket size tells its own story. When SEBI cleared the way for the Rs 250 monthly systematic investment plan, branded Chhoti SIP, in early 2025, the pitch was … Read more
Markets regulator Sebi Monday announced changes in norms related to payment of commissions and disclosures for the mutual fund industry. Changes have been made to various circulars issued earlier, including the circular issued in October 2018 wherein Asset Management Companies (AMCs) were asked to adopt full trail model of commission in all schemes. Besides, upfronting … Read more
The Security Exchange Board of India (SEBI) have permitted mutual funds and portfolio services (PMS) for trading at commodity market. The board be meeting in the second week of March. SEBI has already made provisions for its entry as a new participant. It is reported that SEBI has tweaked its regulations so that warehouse receipts … Read more