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Best large & mid cap funds to invest in September 2025
According to mutual fund advisors, these schemes will evolve over a long period. There will be schemes that will be inclined towards large cap stocks and some schemes will be leaning toward mid cap stocks. This will make it easier for investors to choose the schemes based on their risk tolerance.
Dividend stock investing: How ICICI Prudential MF's Mittul Kalawadia balances growth with yields
ICICI Prudential AMC's dividend yield strategy, led by Mittul Kalawadia, balances yield sustainability with growth potential across market caps. The fund dynamically adjusts sector exposure based on business cycles and valuations, focusing on long-term wealth creation. This approach has delivered strong returns, making it a core component for investors seeking diversified equity allocation.
Large, mid, small & microcap stocks: Which equity category has given best returns in last 10 years?
Welcome to TrendMap, your quick guide to the performance of different investment segments. No single segment always leads. In this edition, we present a 10-year equity performance tracker, ranking annual returns across market-cap segments. Stability and strong fundamentals supported large caps, whereas micro caps underperformed amid heightened investor caution in 2025. By Sameer Bhardwaj.
Tesla's $1,000,000,000,000 pay package for CEO Elon Musk may be a ransom is disguise
Tesla's board is pushing for a massive compensation package for Elon Musk, aiming to increase the company's market cap to $8.5 trillion. This move comes as Tesla shifts its focus from EVs to autonomous driving and AI. Concerns arise regarding Musk's other ventures, potential conflicts of interest, and the lack of a clear succession plan, highlighting governance issues.
How to stay ahead of everyone else by (not-so-simply) using your head
From sun hats at Wimbledon to MAGA caps at rallies, headwear is making a statement this season. Alia Bhatt's bandana-lehenga combo highlights the bandana's unexpected couture moment. Beyond sun protection, these accessories signal status and identity. The sun hat embodies effortless wealth, while the MAGA cap represents populist aggression.
ITC, Varun Beverages, other FMCG stocks slide up to 4% on profit-taking, snap 5-day rally after GST 2.0 boost
FMCG stocks including ITC and Varun Beverages fell up to 4% on Friday as investors booked profits, snapping a five-day rally driven by GST 2.0 reforms. The Nifty FMCG index slid 2%, with analysts saying the sell-off may be short-lived amid consumption growth hopes.
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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.
Will GST revamp drive lasting gains or just short-term spurts in markets?
Indian stock indices closed slightly higher on Thursday. Early gains, driven by GST changes, faded as investors booked profits. Consumer goods and auto shares initially rose but later declined. The Nifty and Sensex saw marginal increases. Mahindra & Mahindra was a top gainer. Investors are awaiting stronger demand signals. Foreign investors were net sellers, while domestic investors bought shares.
Sensex jumps over 250 pts, Nifty tops 24,800 as GST optimism drives rally to third day
Indian stock markets continued their upward trend. Sensex and Nifty rose for the third consecutive day. This surge was fueled by optimism surrounding proposed tax changes under GST 2.0. Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank were key drivers of this growth. The BSE Sensex opened higher. The NSE Nifty also saw gains, sustaining the positive momentum throughout the week.
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.
Bitcoin trades flat at $110K. Analysts say recovery signs are supported by record-high hash rate strength
Bitcoin is stable around $110,734, showing recovery signs. Ethereum outperforms Bitcoin with ETF inflows. Experts suggest a potential push towards $5,000. Altcoins like XRP and Dogecoin show resilience. Institutional interest in Bitcoin is returning. American Bitcoin surged on its Nasdaq debut. Ukraine's parliament is considering legalizing cryptocurrency. Market observers are closely watching key resistance and support levels.
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.
Small and mid-cap firms lag behind large caps in Q1 earnings show
An ETIG analysis reveals that small and mid-cap firms underperformed large caps in the June quarter, with profit growth hitting multi-quarter lows. Large caps saw improved profit and sales growth, maintaining stable profit margins, while smaller firms experienced declines.
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.
Vikas Khemani sees broad-based rally to fuel markets; bets on financials, pharma
Vikas Khemani expects a broad-based market rally, with financials, pharma, and manufacturing leading the charge. He sees large-caps offering stability while mid- and small-caps could outperform once sentiment improves, noting that short-covering and renewed buying may follow if tariff issues ease in the coming months.
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.
NFO Alert: Bandhan Mutual Fund launches Bandhan BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund
Bandhan Mutual Fund has launched India’s first sector leaders index fund, tracking top companies across 21 sectors of the BSE 500. The NFO opens September 3 and aims to deliver broad-based exposure to industry leaders.
Equity mutual fund rally: 16 funds offer over 250% absolute returns in 5 years. Do you hold any in your portfolio?
Sixteen equity mutual funds delivered over 250% absolute returns in the last five years, led by small-cap and mid-cap funds. Quant Small Cap Fund topped with 349.11%, followed by Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund at 325.93%. Other high performers included multi-cap, contra, and ELSS funds, highlighting strong long-term equity gains.
Bitcoin at $110K: Analysts point to liquidity-driven upside momentum
Bitcoin experienced a surge, trading near $110,203, while Ethereum saw losses at $4,383. Analysts suggest Bitcoin is poised for a rally with strong market structure and spot demand. A whale's significant ETH acquisition signals market rotation. Metaplanet increased its Bitcoin holdings to 20,000 BTC. Despite caution, institutional interest in Bitcoin remains robust, potentially challenging previous highs as demand stabilizes.
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.
Indian equities back in the green on improved GDP show
Indian equities rebounded strongly on Monday, fueled by encouraging GDP data after a three-day losing streak. The NSE Nifty closed up 0.8% and the BSE Sensex rose 0.7%. However, concerns remain about potential US tariffs, a weaker rupee, and modest earnings growth, which could limit further market gains. Foreign investors continued selling, while domestic investors provided support.
Nifty Next 50: Can this be your next move in largecap investing
What next? We often ask ourselves this question as we move ahead in life - after passing an important academic exam, after getting promoted at work, or after achieving a health milestone.
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.
History says September sinks stocks — yet the equal-weight S&P 500 just logged its longest winning streak in years. Is this the moment the market flips the script?
The U.S. stock market is riding into September with momentum that’s hard to ignore. The equal-weight S&P 500 — often seen as a more accurate gauge of market breadth than the standard index dominated by mega-cap tech stocks — has just posted its longest winning streak since 2021. That’s a clear signal: investors aren’t just hiding in Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft anymore. Money is spreading into industrials, financials, energy, and healthcare.
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.
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