Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund has announced a temporary suspension on fresh subscriptions in four of its overseas investment schemes, effective April 30, 2026. The restriction applies to new investments such as lump-sum purchases, switch-ins, and fresh registrations for SIPs or…
Bandhan Mutual Fund has filed a draft document with the market regulator for launching a new sector-focused debt scheme named the Bandhan Financial Services Sectoral Debt Fund. The proposed fund will be an open-ended debt scheme that primarily invests in…
Quant Mutual Fund Launches Sector Rotation Long-Short Fund; NFO Open Till May 11 Quant Mutual Fund has introduced a new investment offering under its Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) category—the Sector Rotation Long-Short Fund. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opened on…
Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund Leads with Highest Cash Allocation in Category The Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund has emerged as the top performer in terms of cash holdings among banking sector mutual funds, maintaining a cash allocation…
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has filed draft documents with SEBI to launch a new Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) — the iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund. This move marks the fund house’s continued expansion into alternative investment strategies. The proposed…
A fresh set of New Fund Offers (NFOs) is opening for subscription between April 27 and May 8, 2026, giving investors an opportunity to participate in newly launched mutual fund schemes across different strategies and risk profiles. NFOs allow investors…
JioBlackRock is set to introduce its Prism Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) as a regular plan, signalling a strategic shift toward broader distribution. The move highlights the company’s intent to go beyond its earlier digital-first, direct-to-investor approach and tap into mutual…
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has filed draft documents with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch a new New Fund Offer (NFO)—the BSE Midcap 150 Momentum 30 Index Fund. The filing marks another step in the fund…
Canara Robeco Mutual Fund has announced a key update regarding the Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) payout under one of its schemes, with April 24 set as the record date. As per the latest notice, investors who are eligible…
Jio BlackRock Asset Management, the joint venture between Jio Financial Services and global investment giant BlackRock, is revising its distribution approach to accelerate growth in India’s mutual fund market. After initially focusing on a direct-to-consumer model and bypassing traditional intermediaries,…
Kotak Mahindra AMC has introduced a new fund offer (NFO) named the Kotak Multi Asset Active FoF, which is open for subscription and will remain available until April 22, 2026. This fund is an open-ended fund of funds (FoF) that…
In FY26, direct mutual fund plans witnessed stronger growth in investor folios compared to regular plans, highlighting a shift in investor preference toward cost-effective investment options. Direct plans added nearly 21 million new investor folios, while regular plans recorded around…
Equity mutual funds continue to be a preferred choice for investors aiming to build long-term wealth. Their performance, however, often fluctuates across market cycles, making it important to evaluate consistency over time. One of the most effective ways to assess…
The ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund has increased its equity allocation to 61.9% as of March 31, 2026, marking its highest level in nearly five years. This strategic move comes after a recent market correction, indicating that the fund management…
Gold ETFs with low tracking error are considered more efficient as they closely follow the actual price of gold, minimizing deviation and ensuring better return accuracy. As of April 2026, several gold ETFs in India stand out for their low…
India’s largest asset manager, SBI Mutual Fund, has filed draft documents with SEBI to launch a new debt-oriented index fund — the SBI Nifty G-Sec 2031 Index Fund. This upcoming New Fund Offer (NFO) will be a target maturity index…
Gold ETFs continue to gain popularity among investors looking for a safe-haven asset amid market volatility. In April 2026, several gold ETFs have delivered strong performance based on their 5-year CAGR, reflecting consistent long-term returns. Top Gold ETFs (Based on…
Investing consistently in mutual funds can create substantial wealth over time, even with modest amounts. The Kotak Midcap Fund offers a striking example of this principle. A disciplined investor who contributed ₹10,000 every month through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP)…
Axis Mutual Fund has taken a step toward launching a new thematic index fund by filing a draft offer document with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for the Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund. The fund proposal…
In February 2026, domestic mutual funds adopted a cautious approach, reducing their stakes in eight major stocks as market volatility and sharp price corrections weighed on investor sentiment. Fund managers rebalanced portfolios during the month, trimming positions in companies where…