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Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF to sell 10-year US-dollar bond
Saudi Arabia's almost $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), opened books for a 10-year U.S. dollar-denominated bond, expected to price later on Monday, fixed income news service IFR reported.
Madhu Lunawat led The Wealth Company Mutual Fund launches its maiden flexi cap fund
The Wealth Company Mutual Fund, part of Pantomath Group, has launched its maiden Flexi Cap Fund, opening September 24. The fund aims for long-term wealth creation through dynamic allocation across market caps, PE-style diligence, and institutional-quality research. It will be benchmarked against Nifty 500 TRI.
17 mid cap mutual funds have never posted negative annual returns in last 5 years
ETMutualFunds’ analysis found 17 mid cap funds avoided negative returns from 2020–2024. In 2025, 10 slipped into losses while 7 stayed positive. Invesco India Midcap leads with 4.54% gains, while Motilal Oswal Midcap dropped 7.52%. Investors should assess goals before decisions.
Sebi may ease FPI entry with ‘automatic window’ to boost capital inflows
Sebi plans to ease Foreign Portfolio Investors entry into India. The regulator will consider an automatic window for simplified registration. This move aims to boost ease of business amid ongoing equity exits. The automatic window will cover 70% of registered FPIs. Sebi will also review quota for domestic insurance firms in IPO anchor books.
Why your returns from your mutual fund investment are different from the MF’s returns shown in the factsheet, on online platforms
Saurabh Sharma's anxiety over mutual fund NAV dips and mismatched returns highlights a common investor concern. Understanding the difference between standardised fund performance and individual investment returns is crucial. Investors should evaluate fund performance against its peers over longer periods to determine if staying invested is beneficial, rather than focusing on short-term volatility.
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Dynamic bond mutual funds: Investors supposed all-interest-rate investment has failed in current rate cut-cycle
Amid the bond market’s season of woes, dynamic bond funds appear to have badly miscalculated the payoffs from the rate-cutting cycle
SM REITs: Minimum investment, benefits, risks, challenges, other factors to know about Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trusts before investing
SEBI has introduced Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trusts (SM REITs), targeting properties valued between Rs.50 crore and Rs.500 crore. This initiative aims to broaden investor access to real estate by enabling fractional ownership through regulated schemes. These investment instruments allow multiple investors to pool funds and co-own property, lowering the barrier for entry. SM REITs require a minimum investment of Rs 10 lakh.
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.
Urban Company’s Rs 500-crore pre-IPO secondary round: SBI MF, others buy Tiger, Accel shares
The deal comes just days before Urban Company opens its Rs 1,900 crore IPO on September 10, which comprises a fresh issue of Rs 472 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 1,428 crore. It values the company at around Rs 15,000 crore ($1.8 billion), in line with its IPO band, which implies a post-issue market cap of Rs 14,095–14,790 crore.
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.
The Golden Thumb Rule| Don’t drive with the rearview mirror — Kaustubh Belapurkar on why past performance misleads investors
Kaustubh Belapurkar cautions investors against solely relying on past performance when selecting mutual funds, highlighting that chasing top-performing funds often leads to disappointment due to poor performance persistence. He emphasizes the significance of evaluating risk-adjusted rolling returns, SIP returns, the strength of the investment team, and the consistency of the investment process for sustained success.
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.
GST 2.0: How mutual fund experts decode government’s rationalisation move
The 56th GST Council meeting, led by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on September 3, set the stage for a major revamp of India’s indirect tax framework.
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.
Why are mid- and small-cap stocks underperforming despite heavy mutual fund inflows?
Despite substantial inflows into mid- and small-cap funds this year, these segments are underperforming compared to the Nifty 50. Significant share sales by promoters, private equity investors, and increased IPO activity are absorbing much of the investment. This supply, coupled with cautious institutional allocation, is pressuring mid- and small-cap stock performance.
Radhika Gupta warns against impersonators promising stock, crypto tips
Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, has cautioned investors about fake profiles impersonating her on social media and claiming to offer stock or crypto tips. Gupta clarified that she never provides such advice and urged users to rely only on her verified accounts.
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.
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.
Invesco Mutual Fund gets Sebi nod for 60% stake transfer to IIHL
Invesco Mutual Fund has received market regulator Sebi approval to transfer a controlling 60 per cent stake to IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL), according to sources.
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.
Quantum Mutual Fund collaborates with ONDC to widen access to mutual funds
Quantum Asset Management has joined the ONDC network to simplify mutual fund distribution. The move enhances financial inclusion by enabling seamless investor access to products via existing buyer apps, particularly in underpenetrated rural markets.
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