Mutual Funds Articles

With the festive season approaching, buying gold jewellery is part of festivities of many Indian households. The wedding season that will follow is one of the busiest periods for jewellers in India. Gold is considered to be an auspicious metal according to our ancient cultural traditions, at the same time, it has great economic...

Market was very volatile since the first quarter of this calendar year, but the volatility has intensified over the past one month or so. Central banks hiking interest rates, surging global bond yields, high crude oil prices, weakening INR and FII sell-off have been major headwinds for equity market over the past month or so. Brent crude futur...

Equity market turned volatile as crude oil prices surged to over $100 per barrel amidst geo-political uncertainties. FPIs have been net sellers of equity on a year-to-date basis (see the chart below). The Nifty fell its lowest level in the current financial year (YTD). Global bond prices fell as yields surged. The 10-year G-Sec yield...

UTI Flexi Cap Fund, with more than 34 years of history, has established a strong track record of creating long-term wealth for investors. Flexicap funds can invest dynamically across market cap segments. There are no market cap segment wise limits for flexicap funds. As per AMFI July data, flexicap funds have the highest AUM...

The Quantum MF has launched its new fund offer, the Quantum Flexicap Fund NFO, on the 21st of August 2026. The NFO will remain open for subscription till the 4th of September 2026. The Quantum Flexi Cap Fund aims to capture shifts in the profit pool across the value chain of industries while being flexible across all market...

Nippon India MF has launched a new fund offer, Nippon India Income Plus Arbitrage Omni Fund of Fund. This fund of funds will invest in Nippon India Arbitrage Fund and Nippon India MF debt funds (both active and passive debt funds). The minimum allocation to arbitrage funds will be 35%. The balance allocation will be...

Equity market bounced back after ceasefire between US and Iran. However, the ceasefire did not hold with both sides launching strikes and the Strait of Hormuz, volatility has returned to the market. The broad market benchmark, Nifty 50 TRI is down almost 7% on a YTD basis (source: NSE, as on 17th June 2027). The 10-year G-Sec...

Market sentiment has been weak due to headwinds from continuing FII sell-off and depreciatory pressure on the INR. Though crude oil prices have retreated from the highs, stalemate between US and Iran in the Persian Gulf and prolonged disruption of oil and gas flows due to closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused...

Equity markets have recovered from March 2026 lows after the ceasefire between US and Iran. The market barometer, Nifty 50 has regained the psychological level. While stalemate continues over control of the Strait of Hormuz and high crude oil prices, market is experiencing a range-bound phase. With reports of progress...

Long-term financial planning is essential to achieving your future goals. However, unexpected events like a critical illness or the untimely demise of the sole earning member can affect the financial security of your family. This is where life insurance comes in. Such plans can serve as a financial shield, ensuring...