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AMFI September 2026 data shows stronger equity fund inflows alongside heavy debt fund withdrawals.
Mutual fund flow data offers a glimpse into where investors are putting their money and which categories are seeing withdrawals. The latest AMFI September 2026 data shows a mixed picture,…
Equity mutual funds in September 2026: Comparing performance across large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap and flexi-cap categories.
Equity mutual funds fell across all four major categories in September 2026, but some lost more than others. Mid-cap funds recorded the biggest average decline at 6.72%, while small-cap funds…
Mutual fund portfolio showing investments, holdings and asset allocation.
A mutual fund portfolio shows where a mutual fund scheme has invested the money collected from its investors. It can include shares, bonds, government securities, money-market instruments, and other permitted…
SIP Investments Hit Record High: Understanding the Growth in SIP Contributions
SIP investment in India reached ₹32,297 crore in August 2026, and the number of contributing SIP accounts crossed 10 crore to reach 10.02 crore, according to the Association of Mutual…
Mutual Fund Taxation: Equity, Debt Funds and More
Gains and distributions from mutual funds in India can be taxable, but they are not all taxed at the same rate. What you actually pay depends on the type of fund…
ELSS Mutual Fund: Tax Benefits, Lock-in Period and Investment Planning
ELSS, or Equity Linked Savings Scheme, is a type of equity mutual fund that can also offer a tax deduction under the old tax regime. It has a 3-year lock-in,…
SEBI’s New ETF Rules: What Changes for Investors From September 7?
SEBI's new ETF trading rules are now in effect, and if you hold a gold or silver ETF, you may notice some changes right from the market opening. The reference…
SIP vs lump sum: two different ways of investing money in mutual funds.
You have some money ready to invest, but there's a question that can be surprisingly difficult to answer: should you invest it all at once or put a smaller amount…
A simple representation of the growth of India’s mutual fund industry and rising investor participation.
India’s mutual fund industry has more than doubled in size in just five years. AUM has risen from ₹35.32 lakh crore in July 2021 to ₹85.76 lakh crore in July…
Index funds offer a simple way to gain exposure to a broad market index through passive investing.
An index fund is a type of mutual fund that aims to track the performance of a specific market index, such as the Nifty 50 or the Sensex. Instead of…
Best Mutual Funds to Invest in 2026: Top Funds to Consider Across Major Categories
With mutual fund investing continuing to attract Indian households, many investors are now asking which funds are worth considering in 2026. But there is no single mutual fund that is…
Zerodha Fund House launches its Arbitrage Fund with a minimum investment of ₹5,000.
Zerodha Fund House has launched an arbitrage fund, with the minimum investment set at ₹5,000. The new scheme, called Zerodha Arbitrage Fund, opened for subscription on August 12, 2026, and…