ARBITRAGE FUNDS
Smart investment: How can you get Rs 1 lakh monthly passive income
To generate a steady monthly income of Rs 1 lakh (Rs 12 lakh annually), the required investment corpus depends on the rate of return you expect your corpus would generate. Saving a lot of money per month has its own challenges due to a rise in inflation.
For long-term investors: Trump or tariffs are problems with shelf life; focus on business. 10 large-caps with upside potential of up to 24%
Volatility is back on the front page, and you may hear more about it next week. Fresh tariff headlines from the US, a bout of valuation anxiety at home, and the usual chorus of “this time is different” have turned the screens red and the mood bearish. If you’ve been investing in the stock market for more than a few monsoons, though, you’ve watched this movie before. But investing is not like movies which get over in three hours max. Investing is about the underlying value of good businesses which do not get distorted by statements or headline hoggers.
DSP Mutual Fund announces change in name of 7 funds. Check details
DSP Mutual Fund has announced the renaming of seven schemes, including international and debt-oriented funds. The fund house also revised the benchmark of DSP Income Plus Arbitrage FoF, replacing CRISIL Dynamic Bond A-III Index with NIFTY Composite Debt Index.
Explained: Why understanding riskometer of mutual fund is important
Sebi's riskometer guides mutual fund investors. It shows a fund's risk level. Risk levels range from low to very high. Investors can align investments with their risk tolerance. The riskometer aids portfolio diversification. It helps set realistic expectations. Fund houses update the riskometer monthly. Changes are communicated to investors. Risk and return are interconnected.
IT stocks can reverse losses in short-term, Krishnan VR of Marcellus explains why
Krishnan V R suggests a potential short-term rebound in the IT sector if US macro data improves, driven by possible Fed rate cuts due to weak jobs data and benign inflation. He favors premium consumption themes, allocating a significant portion to equities, with a smaller allocation to gold, silver, and debt.
Mutual fund industry witness record inflows in July, see growth of 264% MoM: ICRA Analytics
India’s mutual fund industry saw record inflows in July 2025, rising 264% MoM to Rs 1.79 lakh crore. Equity funds grew 81%, debt inflows strengthened, SIPs hit Rs 28,464 crore, and AUM touched Rs 75.36 lakh crore.
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Best arbitrage mutual funds to invest in August 2025
Arbitrage funds are taxed like equity mutual funds. This means they qualify for long term capital gains tax of 12.5% if investments are held for more than a year. If investments are for less than a year, short term capital gains tax of 20% will be applicable.
PPFAS Mutual Fund announces appointment of Tejas Soman as CIO - Debt
PPFAS Mutual Fund has appointed Tejas Soman as its Chief Investment Officer - Debt, aiming to bolster its fixed income capabilities. Soman brings over 12 years of experience from SBI Funds Management and other financial institutions. His expertise will be crucial in developing thoughtful debt strategies and enhancing the fund house's offerings in the fixed income segment.
This Bangalore-based professional can save Rs 70k income tax just by switching to new tax regime
Bengaluru's Avinash Tandon, currently under the old tax regime due to a home loan and tax-saving investments, could significantly reduce his tax burden by switching to the new regime. Despite forgoing deductions, the higher standard deduction and wider tax slabs offer savings. Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells how Tandon can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments.
How can my father invest Rs 35 lakh from his retirement corpus to get regular income with minimal risk?
My father has received Rs 50 lakh as retirement corpus. Of this, Rs 15 lakh has already been invested in a Post Office savings scheme, yielding Rs 30,000 quarterly. How can we invest the remaining Rs 35 lakh safely for steady returns?
History of wealth creators: Everything should be in context, whether it is PE or PEG; on a standalone basis they mean nothing
Conventional wisdom suggests that a PEG below 1 is a bargain, a PEG equal to 1 is fair, and anything above is too rich. Textbooks, broker reports, and online forums all echo the same refrain: Avoid stocks with PEGs of 1.5 or 2, because they are overpriced. But history tells a different story. The best of the wealth creators have spent long stretches trading on PEGs comfortably above 1, often above 2, and yet delivered extraordinary returns. To understand why, one has to look beyond the formula to the essence of what investors are truly paying for: The quality and durability of growth.
Corporate bonds in 2–3 year segment offer ‘best bang for buck’: Shriram Ramanathan
Investors might consider shifting to shorter-maturity corporate bonds. Shriram Ramanathan from HSBC Mutual Fund suggests focusing on two- to three-year bonds. These bonds offer attractive yields with lower risk. Rate cuts depend on growth and US Federal Reserve actions. Short-duration funds and medium-duration funds are good options. Income-plus-arbitrage funds offer tax efficiency.
16 equity mutual funds offer over 30% return since last independence day. Do you own any?
Since last Independence Day, 16 equity mutual funds have delivered over 30% returns, led by Mirae Asset Hang Seng TECH ETF FoF (82.37%) and NYSE FANG+ETF FoF (67.35%). Most top performers were international funds, outpacing domestic peers across equity and thematic categories.
These 3 categories records highest ever monthly inflows within their respective sub-categories: AMFI
In July 2025, mutual fund AUM rose 1.3% to Rs 75.36 lakh crore, led by record equity inflows of Rs 42,702 crore and strong debt fund gains. SIP inflows hit Rs 28,464 crore, with folios reaching 24.57 crore. Hybrid and passive funds also saw steady growth despite market volatility.
Equity MF inflows soar 81% to record high of Rs 42,702 crore in July
Equity mutual funds experienced a significant surge in inflows, reaching a record high of Rs 42,702 crore in July, driven by sectoral/thematic and flexi-cap funds. Debt mutual funds also saw a resurgence of investor interest with net inflows of Rs 1.06 lakh crore.
India's mutual fund industry sees record inflows in July: Equity and debt schemes thrive
Indian mutual funds experienced a successful July. Equity and debt schemes saw significant investments. Equity funds reached a record high. SIP collections also hit a new peak. Debt funds witnessed a surge in flows. The industry's AUM increased. Sectoral and thematic funds attracted substantial investments. Liquid and money market funds also saw considerable inflows.
Hybrid mutual funds see surge in AUM; arbitrage and multi asset allocation lead growth: Ventura
Arbitrage and multi-asset allocation funds are gaining traction among Indian investors, showcasing substantial AUM growth of 22.2% and 15.4% respectively in the June 2025 quarter. Investors are increasingly favoring low-risk, diversified hybrid schemes. Private banks and IT sectors dominate equity holdings, while government securities lead in debt, despite a slight dip. Refineries saw significant growth, reflecting renewed market interest.
RBI MPC: What strategy should debt mutual fund investors follow?
The RBI kept the repo rate steady at 5.5%, prompting experts to suggest short-duration or hybrid funds for investors. While growth remains stable and inflation forecasts are lowered, rate cuts may be limited ahead. Experts recommend a barbell strategy to balance risk across short- and long-term debt instruments.
Save tax in new tax regime: Here are 6 smart ways
Use the right levers—EPF, NPS, arbitrage, gifting— to remain compliant and tax-efficient.
Why investors are turning to arbitrage funds amid high stock valuations?
Arbitrage funds are gaining traction among investors seeking equity exposure but wary of high valuations, with assets under management rising significantly. These funds capitalize on price differences between cash and futures markets, offering a market-neutral position and tax advantages. Attracting HNIs, family offices, and retail investors, arbitrage funds have delivered competitive returns with relatively low risk.
Corporate bonds meet arbitrage: a smarter, tax-efficient play for fixed income investors
In a rapidly evolving fixed income landscape, investors are increasingly seeking strategies that deliver not just stability but also tax efficiency.
Short-term valuation headwinds? Yes. Long-term growth potential intact? Yes. Which ‘Yes’ is more relevant?
What is “financialization of savings”? Well, it is the trend of shifting savings from traditional, physical assets like real estate or gold to financial assets like stocks, mutual funds, or bonds. It is a trend that is only catching on in India, compared to developed economies where it is the norm. How do we say it is a growing trend? Because there is clear historical evidence of this. And there is no doubt that, on an absolute basis, the total number of investors trading in the Indian markets will be higher two years from now. Also, given the corrections and volatility we have seen of late, this participation may well take the safer MF route.
ETMarkets Smart Talk| From hype to value: Indian IPOs offer better valuation comfort in 2025, says Sreeram Ramdas
India's IPO market is shifting towards value-driven issues in 2025, marked by investor caution and reasonable valuations, according to Sreeram Ramdas of Green Portfolio. While FII selling and US trade deal uncertainty contribute to market volatility, commodity-focused companies are outperforming service-oriented ones.
Looking for a low-risk way to grow idle funds? Arbitrage funds might be your smartest move
Tired of meager returns from traditional fixed deposits? Arbitrage funds present a smarter alternative, capitalizing on price differences between cash and futures markets. These funds offer a low-risk avenue for short-term investments, potentially yielding better post-tax returns than savings accounts, especially for those in higher tax brackets.
SBI FDs offer up to 6% returns in short term. Should investors explore debt mutual funds instead?
With SBI reducing FD rates, experts suggest exploring debt mutual funds for better post-tax returns, especially for those in higher tax brackets. Liquid and ultra-short duration funds are recommended for short-term goals, while arbitrage funds suit longer horizons due to their tax efficiency. Despite recent outflows from liquid and overnight funds, select debt categories remain attractive for parking idle cash.
Sebi proposes changes in categorization and rationalization of mutual fund schemes
Markets regulator Sebi on Friday proposed to review the categorisation of mutual fund schemes in a bid to improve clarity and address the issue of overlap in portfolios of schemes.
Best arbitrage mutual funds to invest in July 2025
Arbitrage funds are taxed like equity mutual funds. This means they qualify for long term capital gains tax of 12.5% if investments are held for more than a year. If investments are for less than a year, short term capital gains tax of 20% will be applicable.
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