MUTUAL FUND INVESTMENT
Know Your Fund Manager | Sorbh Gupta, Head- Equity, Bajaj Finserv AMC
I was born in Binnaguri, near Darjeeling in West Bengal, where my father worked as a tea estate manager. I spent my childhood in Darjeeling and completed my primary education at a convent boarding school there.
Explained: What is Mutual Fund - Voluntary Retirement Account scheme by AMFI and how is it similar to US 401(k)
India is preparing for a significant increase in its elderly population. Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) introduces Mutual Fund-Voluntary Retirement Account (MF-VRA). This scheme is inspired by the U.S. 401(k) plan. It offers voluntary participation and employer-sponsored options. Mutual funds will manage it with tax incentives and flexibility.
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.
6 equity mutual funds offer over 30% CAGR on lumpsum investments in 5 years
Six equity mutual funds—five small caps and one mid cap—delivered over 30% CAGR on five-year lumpsum investments, with Quant Small Cap Fund leading at 34.98%. Most other funds posted double-digit returns, highlighting strong long-term growth, while performance varies based on fund type, AMC, and market conditions.
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UTI Mutual Fund appoints Vetri Subramaniam as new MD and CEO
UTI Mutual Fund has named its CIO, Vetri Subramaniam, as the new MD and CEO, effective February 1, 2026, succeeding Imtaiyazur Rahman. Subramaniam's promotion occurs during a period of rapid growth and increasing competition in the mutual fund industry. He will face challenges in managing talent and maintaining margins amidst new players.
Best small cap mutual funds to invest in September 2025
According to the Sebi mandate, small cap schemes must invest in companies that are ranked below 250 in terms of market capitalisation. These schemes also will have to invest at least 65% in small cap stocks. Small companies go through many ups and downs - more than the established companies in the large and mid cap segments.
Bandhan AMC receives SEBI approval to launch Specialised Investment Funds, unveils Arudha SIF platform
Bandhan Mutual Fund has received SEBI approval to launch Specialised Investment Funds (SIF) under the Arudha SIF platform. The initiative enables innovative equity, debt, and hybrid strategies for sophisticated investors, expanding options beyond mutual funds. Bandhan AMC aims to meet evolving investor needs with differentiated risk-return offerings and broaden wealth creation avenues.
Every mutual fund SIP gave double-digit XIRR in 10 years. Did you stay that long?
Every mutual fund SIP has delivered double-digit XIRR in the last 10 years, an analysis by ETMutualFunds showed. Nearly 157 equity funds have completed 10 years of existence in the industry, of which 11 have over 20% XIRR in the said period.
Best mid cap mutual funds to invest in September 2025
As per Sebi norms, the mid cap mutual funds are mandated to invest in companies that are between 101 and 250 in the market capitalisation. These companies can be leaders of tomorrow. That’s what makes them great bets. If these companies live up to the promise, the market will reward the investors handsomely.
Top equity mutual funds that delivered highest returns so far in 2025
Equity mutual funds gave returns up to 26% this year. Around 482 equity mutual funds marked their presence. Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund topped with 25.59% return. Aditya Birla SL Intl. Equity Fund delivered 25.44%. HDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund gave 18.90%. Shriram Multi Sector Rotation Fund lost the most, around 24.96%. Samco Flexi Cap Fund lost 17.
AMFI proposes Mutual Fund-Voluntary Retirement Account scheme, similar to US 401(k) plan
The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has proposed the Mutual Fund- Voluntary Retirement Account (MF-VRA) scheme, which aims to provide a voluntary, employer-linked retirement product managed by mutual funds, similar to the US 401(k) plan.
It's raining commissions for mutual fund distributors. See who earned the highest
Mutual fund distributors in India experienced a lucrative FY2025, with commissions surging 40% to ₹21,000 crore. NJ Indiainvest and Prudent Corporate Advisory led the pack, securing ₹2,610 crore and ₹1,060 crore in commissions, respectively. This growth was fueled by a surge in new fund offerings (NFOs), which raised a record ₹89,800 crore.
NFO Alert: JioBlackRock Mutual Fund to launch JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund is set to introduce the JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund. The NFO will be available from September 23 to October 7. This open-ended scheme invests across various market cap stocks. It will be benchmarked against the Nifty 500 Index. The fund utilizes Systematic Active Equity, BlackRock’s AI-powered investment approach. Minimum investment is Rupees 500.
Best large cap mutual funds to invest in September 2025
According to the Sebi mandate, the large cap mutual funds are mandated to invest in top 100 companies by market capitalisation. Large companies fare better in a volatile market as these companies may be market leaders and resilient to downturns. That is why if you are looking for a relatively safer mutual fund category, you should consider investing in large cap funds.
Top 10 mutual funds to invest in September 2025
We have chosen two schemes from five different equity mutual fund categories - aggressive hybrid, large cap, mid cap, small cap and flexi cap schemes – which we believe should be enough for regular mutual fund investors. There are caveats: read till the end to ensure you are picking up the best scheme for you.
NFO Update: Union Mutual Fund launches Union Diversified Equity All Cap Active FoF
Union Mutual Fund launched Union Diversified Equity All Cap Active FoF, an open-ended fund investing across large, mid, and small-cap equity schemes. Using an Anchor–Explorer strategy, it aims for long-term capital appreciation, simplifies allocation and market timing, offers SIP and lumpsum options, and benchmarks against the BSE 500 Index.
What's triggering underperformance of most mid-cap mutual funds and what should you do now?
Only 18% of actively managed mid-cap funds now outperform their benchmarks, down from 65% as of 2019. Is it time to go passive?
MF Tracker: Bandhan Large & Mid Cap Fund turns Rs 10,000 SIP into over Rs 1.15 crore in 20 years
The Bandhan Large & Mid Cap Fund, with a growth-oriented investment style across large, mid, and small caps, has delivered strong returns and favorable risk metrics over three years. Experts highlight large & mid cap funds’ blend of stability and growth, making them ideal for volatile markets. Investors should consider their risk profile and goals before investing.
Best mutual fund SIP portfolios to invest in September 2025
ETMutualFunds launched its recommended mutual fund portfolios to invest through SIPs in October 2016. Since then, we have been closely monitoring the schemes in these portfolios and coming up with updates on them regularly
Explained: What is investment style box in mutual funds and what it means for investors
The investment style box is a 3x3 grid developed by Morningstar that classifies mutual funds by market capitalisation and investment style. It helps investors assess strategy, diversification, and risk by showing whether a fund leans towards value, blend, or growth across large, mid, and small caps.
Top dynamic bond funds to invest in August 2025
Dynamic bond funds offer flexibility to navigate interest rate cycles, making them a smart bet for investors unsure about the RBI’s next move. With rate cuts expected in late 2025, schemes like Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund and ICICI Prudential All Seasons Bond Fund look promising.
Best short duration mutual funds to invest in August 2025
According to the Sebi mandate, short duration funds can invest in debt instruments which have maturity between one and three years. That means these schemes are meant for short-term investments of up to three years or more. They are somewhat in the middle when it comes to interest rate risk.
How to Allocate: Should your portfolio include both flexi and multi cap funds?
Flexi Cap and Multi Cap funds both invest across large, mid, and small-cap stocks, but differ in mandates and risk profiles. While Flexi Cap funds allow managers full flexibility, Multi Cap funds enforce balance. Blending both can enhance diversification and suit varying investor goals.
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