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- Top 5 equity mutual funds by 20-year SIP returns October 2026: How 10% annual step-up could nearly double your wealth? Mint · 12 Oct 2026
A mutual fund SIP can help you build wealth over two decades, but what happens when you increase your contribution every year? We compared how a 10% annual step-up could have changed the final corpus across top five… - Want to start fresh SIP or make a lump-sum investment in international mutual funds? Check which FoFs are open Mint · 11 Oct 2026
Looking to diversify your portfolio through international mutual funds? Fresh investment options remain limited, with fund houses imposing different restrictions on SIPs and lump-sum investments. Here’s what investors… - Want global exposure through domestic mutual funds? Here are 10 schemes with the highest overseas allocation Mint · 11 Oct 2026
Indian mutual funds offer investors a way to access overseas stocks without opening an international brokerage account. Edelweiss Technology Fund led domestic equity schemes with a 24.38% international allocation. - Sunil Singhania-led Abakkus MF, JioBlackRock MF file draft documents with Sebi for 6 new funds Economic Times · 11 Oct 2026
Abakkus Mutual Fund and JioBlackRock Mutual Fund have filed draft scheme documents with Sebi for six proposed launches. The offerings include three hybrid funds, two target maturity index funds and a silver ETF. - New fund offers: 8 mutual funds and 2 SIFs to open for subscription this week. Check dates and key details Economic Times · 11 Oct 2026
- International mutual funds lead weekly returns with gains of up to 11%. Check top 5 performers Economic Times · 11 Oct 2026
International mutual funds topped the returns chart for the week ended October 9, with the Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ ETF FoF leading the pack with 10.66% returns. Of 626 funds, 148 delivered positive returns, while 474… - Sebi to issue closing auction guidelines in a week: Tuhin Kanta Pandey Business Standard · 10 Oct 2026
The regulator is also working to simplify digital onboarding for persons resident outside India (PROIs), allowing them to access Indian markets without requiring their physical presence - Sebi to issue norms on closing auction soon: Sebi chief Mint · 10 Oct 2026
Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator will issue fresh norms for derivatives settlement during the closing auction session within a week after reviewing market feedback. - AMFI Rejig: Vedanta and HDFC AMC among 7 largecap stocks that may slip into midcap category in H1 CY27 Economic Times · 10 Oct 2026
Seven stocks, including Godrej Consumer Products, Tata Consumer Products and Indus Towers, could lose largecap status in AMFI’s H1 CY27 categorisation rejig as the market-cap thresholds are expected to rise. - Quant Small Cap Fund exits ICICI Bank and 5 others, reduce stake in Zydus Wellness and 5 more in September Economic Times · 10 Oct 2026
Quant Small Cap Fund exited ICICI Bank and five other stocks in September while trimming its holdings in six stocks, including Zydus Wellness. The fund also added six new stocks to its portfolio and increased its stake… - JioBlackRock MF sees value in equities after correction, favours target maturity funds for debt investors Economic Times · 10 Oct 2026
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund sees a more attractive risk-reward equation in equities after the recent market correction but cautions that a sustained recovery remains uncertain. In debt, it favours target maturity funds… - Should you continue your mutual fund SIPs during a market correction? Here is what investors should know Economic Times · 10 Oct 2026
SIPs can deliver negative returns during market corrections, but investors should assess their financial goals, fund performance and risk appetite before deciding whether to continue, pause or increase contributions. - Explained: How mutual fund SIPs harness the power of compounding to build wealth Economic Times · 10 Oct 2026
Compounding can help mutual fund investors build long-term wealth by generating returns on accumulated gains. Through regular SIP investments, even small contributions can grow significantly over time. An example of a… - Axis Mutual Fund announces launch of its SIF platform Accelerate, plans launches in equity and hybrid segments Economic Times · 9 Oct 2026
Axis Mutual Fund has entered the specialised investment fund category with Accelerate SIF, focusing on risk-adjusted returns and disciplined portfolio management. Nandik Mallik will lead the initiative, with equity and… - Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund added DLF, Bharti Airtel, Indus Towers and 10 other stocks to its portfolio in September. Details here Economic Times · 9 Oct 2026
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund added 13 stocks to its portfolio in September, including DLF, Bharti Airtel, Petronet LNG and Indus Towers, while exiting The Great Eastern Shipping Company. The fund held 33 stocks during… - Best large & mid cap funds to invest in October 2026 Economic Times · 9 Oct 2026
The 35% mandatory investments in mid cap stocks make them risky. However, they are less risky than pure mid cap schemes that invest around 65% in mid cap stocks. Also, the 35% investments in large cap investments offer… - ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: ‘Man and machine’ will shape the next phase of investing, says Sandeep Tandon, Quant Mutual Fund Economic Times · 8 Oct 2026
Quant Mutual Fund’s Sandeep Tandon says the next investment edge will come from combining human judgment with AI, machine learning and alternative data. As markets become more dynamic, investors must move beyond static… - ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: SIFs are Shahrukh Khan in portfolio says Radhika Gupta, Edelweiss Mutual Fund Economic Times · 8 Oct 2026
Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD Radhika Gupta says Specialised Investment Funds are gaining traction, offering flexible strategies beyond traditional mutual funds. With SIF assets reaching Rs 38,000 crore, she urges investors… - ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: ‘It’s Active and Passive, Not Active or Passive,’ says Anand Vardarajan, Tata Mutual Fund Economic Times · 8 Oct 2026
Tata Asset Management MD Anand Vardarajan says investors should combine active and passive strategies rather than treat them as rivals. He recommends layered portfolios using passive exposure, active alpha-seeking… - Fund Review: SBI Large & Midcap Fund Business Standard · 8 Oct 2026
- ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: Worried about your SIP returns? Prashant Jain wants investors to focus on the bigger picture Economic Times · 8 Oct 2026
Many investors fret over mutual fund SIP returns, yet a shift in focus to economic fundamentals is essential. Prashant Jain pointed out that while markets may stagnate, economic growth continues. For long-term… - NFO Insight: Aditya Birla Sun Life Financial Services Sectoral Debt Fund opens for subscription. Is it the right time to invest? Economic Times · 8 Oct 2026
Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund has launched a sectoral debt fund focused on financial services, with relatively high interest rate risk and moderate credit risk. Experts say investors should weigh the fund’s sector… - Edelweiss Asset Management launches Edelweiss US Technology Equity Fund in GIFT City, invests in JPMorgan US Technology Fund Economic Times · 8 Oct 2026
Edelweiss Asset Management launched the Edelweiss US Technology Equity Fund through GIFT City, providing dollar-denominated exposure to JPMorgan’s US Technology Fund. The fund targets resident investors, NRIs,… - Best small cap mutual funds to invest in October 2026 Economic Times · 8 Oct 2026
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… - Bank of India Small Cap, Bandhan Small Cap among 5 smallcap mutual funds delivering over 22% annualised returns in 3 years Economic Times · 7 Oct 2026
Five small cap mutual funds delivered annualised returns above 22% over three years through September 2026, led by Bandhan Small Cap Fund. However, investors should assess risk appetite, investment horizon and… - RBI MPC rate hike: Experts decode what the policy decision means for mutual fund investors Economic Times · 7 Oct 2026
The RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, its first hike in nearly four years. Mutual fund managers favour short-duration, high-quality debt, while cautioning investors on duration, inflation, crude… - RBI MPC decision: How should mutual fund investors tweak their portfolio strategy after 25 bps rate hike? Economic Times · 7 Oct 2026
RBI’s 25-basis-point repo rate hike has changed the near-term outlook for mutual fund investors. Experts advise continuing SIPs, staggering lumpsum investments and favouring quality, shorter-duration debt funds. In… - Vikas Khemani’s Carnelian Mutual Fund appoints Rajkumar Dhiman as CEO Economic Times · 7 Oct 2026
Carnelian Mutual Fund has appointed Rajkumar Dhiman as CEO as Vikas Khemani’s asset management firm expands into mutual funds, with the fund house set to launch liquid and smallcap funds. - AMFI Reshuffle: Lenskart Solutions, Siemens Energy among 6 midcap stocks that may get upgraded to largecap Economic Times · 7 Oct 2026
Six midcap stocks, including Bosch, Siemens Energy India and Lenskart Solutions, could be reclassified as largecaps in AMFI’s H1 CY27 rejig, while NSE is expected to enter the largecap segment. - Rs 4 crore portfolio with ULIPs and multiple mutual funds. Should you simplify and consolidate your investments? Economic Times · 7 Oct 2026
Effectively managing a Rs 4 crore investment portfolio requires streamlining and consolidation for optimal financial performance. With multiple mutual funds, ULIPs, and real estate elements, complexity can arise.… - Best mid cap mutual funds to invest in October 2026 Economic Times · 7 Oct 2026
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.… - Franklin India Small Cap Fund turns Rs 10,000 SIP to nearly Rs 2 crore in 20 years, crosses Rs 14,000 crore AUM Economic Times · 6 Oct 2026
Franklin India Small Cap Fund crossed Rs 14,000 crore in AUM, while a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP grew to nearly Rs 1.94 crore over 20 years. The fund has outperformed its benchmark over 15 years, highlighting long-term… - Planning your mutual fund investments in October? Here are 10 top picks to consider Economic Times · 6 Oct 2026
Investors need to consider their financial goals, investment horizon and risk appetite before selecting a fund. - AMFI Reshuffle: Cupid, Sterlite Technologies among 12 smallcap stocks that may get upgraded to midcap Economic Times · 6 Oct 2026
Twelve smallcap stocks, including RBL Bank, Ather Energy and Gland Pharma, could move into AMFI’s midcap category in H1 CY27. Nuvama expects higher classification thresholds, while SBI Funds Management and others may… - Current gold prices provide a better entry point as central bank demand supports the outlook, says Tata Mutual Fund Economic Times · 6 Oct 2026
Gold prices have corrected sharply from their January peak, but Tata Mutual Fund believes the long-term outlook remains supported by central bank buying, fiscal risks and geopolitical uncertainty. The fund house also… - Multicap funds beat flexicaps on returns, but investors still favour flexicaps. Should you switch? Economic Times · 6 Oct 2026
Multi-cap mutual funds have outperformed flexi-cap funds across short- and long-term horizons, but investors continue to favour flexi-cap schemes. Experts attribute the performance gap to multi-caps’ mandatory exposure… - Best large cap mutual funds to invest in October 2026 Economic Times · 6 Oct 2026
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… - JioBlackRock Mutual Fund files draft document with Sebi for a gold ETF Economic Times · 5 Oct 2026
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund has filed a draft document with Sebi for JioBlackRock Gold ETF, an open-ended scheme tracking domestic gold prices. The ETF will invest 95-100% in gold and related instruments, with a minimum… - Looking for regular income from mutual funds? Check these hybrid funds with up to 10% gains in 3-years Economic Times · 5 Oct 2026
Top five conservative hybrid funds delivered SWP returns of up to 9.5% over three years as of September 30, 2026. - This investor faces a Rs 16 lakh LTCG tax liability after selling property. Should she claim a tax exemption or invest the proceeds in mutual funds? Economic Times · 5 Oct 2026
A 57-year-old investor faces Rs 16 lakh LTCG tax after selling land near Jewar airport. Experts suggest verifying the liability before deciding between property reinvestment or diversified equity investments. - 12 equity mutual funds turned Rs 10,000 SIP into Rs 10 crore since inception. Are they in your portfolio? Economic Times · 5 Oct 2026
A Rs 10,000 monthly SIP in 12 equity mutual funds grew to more than Rs 10 crore since their respective inceptions, an ETMutualFunds analysis found. Nippon India Growth Mid Cap Fund topped the list with Rs 27.13 crore,… - AMFI reshuffle: NSE may get largecap status, SBI Fund Management may become midcap in H1 CY27 Economic Times · 5 Oct 2026
Nuvama expects NSE to enter the largecap category and SBI Funds Management to become a midcap in AMFI’s H1 CY27 reshuffle. Bosch, Siemens Energy India and others may be upgraded, while several largecaps could move… - MF Tracker: Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund tops 1-year return chart with 118% gains. Can the strong performance continue? Economic Times · 5 Oct 2026
The Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund has achieved impressive returns exceeding 118% over the last year, driven largely by Taiwan's booming technology and semiconductor industries. This fund targets long-term capital… - Top 10 mutual funds to invest in October 2026 Economic Times · 5 Oct 2026
An online search would mostly take you to some websites with ready-made lists. Most often, the schemes may be shortlisted on the basis of their short-term performance. Sometimes, the schemes from a single category may… - 3 passive mutual fund NFOs to open on Monday. Check key details Economic Times · 4 Oct 2026
Three passive mutual fund NFOs from JioBlackRock, Kotak and HDFC will open for subscription on October 5 and close on October 19. Here are their investment categories, minimum application amounts and other key details. - Planning a lumpsum investment in smallcap mutual funds? Check top 3 leaders and laggards Economic Times · 4 Oct 2026
Smallcap mutual funds delivered mixed returns over the past two years. Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund emerged as the top performer, while Tata Small Cap Fund was the biggest laggard. - Bank of India Credit Risk among top 5 mutual funds that beat fixed deposits in 3 years with over 10% gains Economic Times · 3 Oct 2026
Debt funds whose returns are more than a conventional fixed deposit instrument. - Quant Mutual Fund says investors should stay agile in portfolio allocation amid market shifts Economic Times · 3 Oct 2026
The fund house noted that the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East had entered its eighth month and resulted in severe disruptions to global commodity supplies, with Brent crude rising above00 a barrel.Loading headlines- These 9 equity mutual funds lose over 8% in September. Are any of these part of your portfolio? Economic Times · 3 Oct 2026
Mutual fund investors lost upto 10% in September with the benchmark index - Nifty 50 down 5.56% in the same period.- Multi-asset allocation mutual funds: Nippon India, HDFC feature among SIP top performers and laggards Economic Times · 3 Oct 2026
Systematic investment plans (SIPs) across major equity fund categories have delivered returns over the past two years even as most benchmark indices struggled during the period. Here are the top three performers and… - These 9 equity mutual funds lose over 8% in September. Are any of these part of your portfolio? Economic Times · 3 Oct 2026