Alternative funds plead for a review as RBI’s rules threaten to squeeze capital

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week issued a circular introducing an overall cap, barring entities regulated by it from investing more than 15% in alternative investment funds (AIFs). In case of a ₹100 crore fund, banks, cooperative banks, financial …

Why multi-asset allocation funds do not always guarantee smooth sailing during market correction?

Asset allocation funds came into the limelight when the equity market turned sour towards the end of last year. Amid a prolonged market slump lasting over six months, the primary task for these funds was to cushion the downside. Now, as the market rebounds …

11 equity mutual funds lose over 10% in 2025. Do you own any in your portfolio?

Around 11 equity mutual funds have lost in double-digits in the current calendar year so far. Out of 279 funds in the said period, 199 have delivered negative returns in the said period. Here are the schemes that lost in double-digits (Source: ACE MF)

Can mutual funds help you achieve your dreams? The power of disciplined investing

Everyone has dreams. Whether it’s owning a home, sending your children to the best schools, traveling the world, or retiring in comfort. But turning these dreams into reality requires more than just wishful thinking; it needs a smart, consistent approach …

Top benefits of SIP in mutual funds

Investing wisely is the cornerstone of building a secure financial future. Among the many investment avenues available, the Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) in mutual funds stands out as a simple yet powerful tool for both new and seasoned investors. SIPs …

NPS pension funds Vs Large-cap mutual funds: Which gave better returns in 5 years?

The NPS (National Pension System) has been the most popular financial plan for retirement among both the government sector employees and private sector workers. The NPS scheme was first brought in 2004 for government employees, and later in 2009, it was …

Investors backtracked from Canadian mutual funds to the tune of $1.5B last month

There was a sharp swing in to net sales for equities ($372 million) which saw net redemptions of $2.4 billion in March while specialty net sales were more than halved to $438 million from $974 million. Mutual fund assets totalled $2.218 trillion at the end …

Are you looking for low cost high return mutual funds in 6 months? Here are top 5

Funds which generate better returns and have low expense ratio vis-à-vis category. High returns and low costs are two key parameters which an investor should look for while investing in a mutual fund. Here are top five funds in the last six months (Source: …

Top 5 large cap mutual funds to invest in May 2025

International mutual funds rally up to 12% in one month. Time to go global?

Being the only category to offer double-digit returns in the past month, international mutual funds have outperformed domestic equity mutual funds. International funds have offered an average return of around 11.68%, whereas domestic mutual fund categories …