TOP 10 MUTUAL FUNDS 2023
FBI’s 10 Most Wanted list has two women; Cindy Rodriguez Singh arrested but who is the other female fugitive with $5 million bounty
The FBI apprehended Cindy Rodriguez Singh in August 2025. She was on the "10 Most Wanted" list for allegedly killing her son. Singh fled to India after the accusation. Another woman, Ruja Ignatova, remains on the list. Ignatova is wanted for a massive OneCoin fraud scheme. She allegedly defrauded investors of over $4 billion.
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.
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.
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
Turtlemint Fintech Solutions files confidential DRHP with SEBI
Turtlemint, an insurtech firm, has submitted IPO papers to Sebi. The company will use the confidential pre-filing route. ICICI Securities and Jefferies India are among the lead bankers. Dhirendra Mahyavanshi and Anand Prabhudesai founded Turtlemint in 2015. The platform simplifies insurance policy purchase. Turtlemint has sold 1.6 crore policies. Several other firms have also opted for confidential filings recently.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quant Mutual Fund tilts portfolio towards largecaps, auto and FMCG; increases silver in multi‑asset fund
Quant Mutual Fund is focusing on large-cap stocks. It is increasing investments in auto and FMCG sectors. The fund house is also raising silver exposure in its multi-asset fund. Sandeep Tandon led Quant Mutual Fund is positive on infrastructure, hotels, pharma, consumption and telecom sectors. SEBI has approved Quant Mutual Fund's Specialized Investment Fund.
MF Commission payouts surge 40% YoY to Rs 21,000 crore in FY25; NJ India, Prudent gain most: Kotak Institutional Equities
In FY2025, India’s mutual fund commission pool rose 40% to Rs 21,000 crore, benefiting independent distributors over banks. NFOs fueled strong earnings, while direct equity share modestly grew. Despite regulatory evolution and competition, India remains a commission-driven market, with potential long-term shifts toward advisory-led, fee-capped, or disclosure-focused models.
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.
13 smallcap mutual funds never posted negative returns in last 5 calendar years
A study reveals that 13 small cap mutual funds consistently delivered positive returns between 2020 and 2024. However, in 2025, most of these funds experienced negative returns. Axis Small Cap Fund and Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund saw declines. Nippon India Small Cap Fund also faced losses.
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
From Aam to Crorepati: Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss Mutual Fund tells how time turns SIPs into wealth
Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, emphasized that SIPs can create long-term wealth if given time, calling it the “aam crorepati ki kahaani.” Highlighting consistency, she explained SIPs as a meal plan analogy, urging investors to stay patient, disciplined, and understand mutual funds beyond equities.
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