Mutual Fund
SEBI eases mutual fund transfers, eliminates need for demat accountsSecurities and Exchange Board of India has eased mutual fund unit transfers. Investors can now gift units or add joint holders without a demat account. This facility is available for most schemes, excluding ETFs and certain solution-oriented funds. Transfers are processed via registrars and transfer agents. Both parties need valid KYC and folios.
Sebi proposes major changes to mutual fund fee structures for increased transparency and efficiencyIndia's capital markets regulator has proposed significant changes to mutual fund fee structures, aiming for greater transparency and cost efficiency for investors. These proposals include reducing expense ratios for equity mutual funds and excluding statutory levies from total expense ratio limits. The move seeks to ensure investors benefit more from the industry's economies of scale.
Sebi proposes major revamp of mutual fund fee rules to reduce costs for investorsSebi has proposed a major overhaul of India’s mutual fund fee structure to simplify charges, boost transparency, and reduce investor costs. The regulator plans to remove additional expenses, tighten brokerage limits, and exclude statutory levies from the overall expense ratio cap.
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund resumes subscription in ICICI Prudential Silver ETF Fund of FundICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has resumed subscriptions for its Silver ETF Fund of Fund starting October 28, 2025. This follows a temporary suspension due to significant price increases in Indian silver markets above global benchmarks. Other fund houses have also reopened subscriptions for their silver ETFs.
9 equity mutual funds outperformed their benchmarks in 5 yearsNine equity mutual fund schemes outperformed their benchmarks with an up capture ratio above 120 over five years. Top performers included Bandhan, Invesco, and HDFC Small Cap Funds, reflecting strong returns during bullish markets and consistent benchmark-beating performance.
NFO Alert: Groww Mutual Fund launches Nifty Midcap 150 Index-based 2 passive fundsGroww Mutual Fund has launched two passive schemes — Groww Nifty Midcap 150 Index Fund and Groww Nifty Midcap 150 ETF — both tracking the Nifty Midcap 150 Index (TRI). Managed by Shashi Kumar, Nikhil Satam, and Aakash Chauhan, the funds aim to replicate the index’s performance. The NFOs close on November 11, 2025.
Equity mutual funds lose up to 15% in 2025. Are any of these part of your portfolio?In 2025 so far, 233 equity mutual funds have delivered positive returns, with 14 posting double-digit gains. ICICI Pru Large & Mid Cap Fund led with 13.77%, followed by ICICI Pru Focused Equity Fund at 13.29%. SBI Focused Fund, HDFC ELSS Tax Saver, and Parag Parikh Flexi Cap also featured among the top-performing equity schemes…
These 5 smallcap funds lost up to 17% in 3 years. Check detailsFive smallcap mutual funds have delivered negative returns over the past three years, with losses ranging from 14% to 17%, highlighting the segment’s volatility amid changing market conditions.
Top 5 equity mutual funds offer up to 30% CAGR on lumpsum investments in 3 yearsOver the past three years, value and gold-oriented mutual funds have delivered strong returns, with Motilal Oswal BSE Enhanced Value Index Fund topping the list at a 34.55% CAGR.
NFO Insight: Is Axis Income Plus Arbitrage Passive FOF a smarter alternative to debt funds?Axis Mutual Fund has launched the Axis Income Plus Arbitrage Passive FOF, an open-ended scheme aiming for tax-efficient returns by blending passive debt and arbitrage strategies. This new fund offer targets investors seeking stability and predictability, with a focus on post-tax gains over a medium-term horizon.
Stocks
India's power regulator orders probe into trading platform over alleged insider tradingIndia's market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued an order late on Oct
Advent International's arm exits India's Aditya Birla Capital, exchange data showsAdvent International's affiliate Jomei Investments has divested its entire 2% equity stake in Aditya Birla Capital for approximately $186.47 million. The sale of 53.2 million shares occurred at a slight discount to the previous day's closing price. This follows a previous sale of a 1.4% stake by Advent International in June.
Jindal Steel Q2 Results: Net profit drops 26% to Rs 635 croreThe company had clocked a net profit of Rs 860.47 crore in the July-September period of the preceding 2024-25 financial year, the Naveen Jindal Group entity said in an exchange filing.However, the company's total income rose to Rs 11,707.82 crore from Rs 11,248.14 crore in the second quarter a year ago
MCX says investigation into trading glitch is currently onA technical glitch forced MCX to delay market opening and shift operations to its Disaster Recovery site. The exchange launched an investigation to identify the cause and promised corrective action. MCX shares fell 2% amid investor concern over recurring system issues
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 45% to Rs 566 croreNon-bank lender Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services on Tuesday reported a 45 per cent increase in its September quarter consolidated net profit at Rs 566 crore.
Adani Total Gas Q2 Results: Net profit falls 9% to Rs 162 crore on higher gas costAdani Total Gas Ltd, the city gas joint venture between Adani Group and TotalEnergies of France, on Tuesday reported a 9 per cent fall in its September quarter net profit on a rise in input gas prices.
Emirates NBD launches Rs 11,636 crore open offer for 26% in RBL BankEmirates NBD, Dubai’s largest bank, launched an open offer to acquire 26% of RBL Bank at ₹280 per share, following its ₹26,853 crore strategic investment. The combined ₹38,000 crore deal marks India’s biggest FDI in financial services and a historic foreign acquisition of a private lender.
Microsoft reveals 27% stake in OpenAI, shares jump 4%; ChatGPT maker now valued at $500 billionMicrosoft and OpenAI on Tuesday said they had reached a deal to allow the ChatGPT maker to restructure itself into a public benefit corporation, valuing OpenAI at $500 billion and clearing the way for it to become a publicly traded company.
US stocks rise as market eyes Fed's rate decisionWall Street stocks rose early Tuesday, moving higher into record territory as markets look ahead to a Federal Reserve decision and talks between US and Chinese leaders.
Apple races past $4 trillion market value as latest models revitalize iPhone salesApple has crossed a significant milestone, reaching over four trillion dollars in market value. This achievement comes as demand for its new iPhone models surges. The company's shares have seen a strong rebound this year. Despite concerns about its progress in artificial intelligence, Apple's latest iPhones are performing well.
