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For first time, Indians invest more in gold ETFs than equity MFs

February 11, 2026 5:32 am

Gold prices have already doubled in the last one year on safe-haven demand amid a weakening US dollar, robust buying from central banks globally, and a turbulent geoeconomic and geopolitical environment.

Retail investors have increasingly poured money in mutual funds schemes in the last few years.

'Domestic MFs halve ownership gap with FIIs in NSE-listed firms to 5.5% in by December 2025'

February 09, 2026 9:13 pm

DIIs along with retail investors and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) have now been playing a strong countervailing role with their combined share reaching an all-time high of 28% as on December 31, 2025, he said.

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Investors shift to SIPs as lump-sum investments lose preference amid market volatility

January 12, 2026 6:55 pm

As more retail investors route their savings through SIPs, their contribution to equity-oriented mutual fund inflows has increased significantly.

While experts say that providing exit to PE and venture capital investors shows the strength, maturity and evolution of the Indian equity markets, they raise concerns over the high volume of promoter stake dilution.

As primary market booms, exits by promoters and investors are accelerating. This may be good for markets — not for companies

January 04, 2026 8:13 am

Some experts say an increase in offers-for-sale — where promoters or early investors sell existing shares — is a sign of a maturing market. Others raise issues such as dilution of promoter stake and less fresh capital for expansion.

Equity mutual fund inflows rise 21% to Rs 29,911 crore in November; marginal slip in SIP inflows: AMFI data

December 11, 2025 2:44 pm

Equity mutual fund inflows jumped 21% in November to ₹29,911 crore even as SIP contributions dipped slightly. AMFI data shows strong interest in small-cap, mid-cap and flexi-cap funds, while debt funds saw sharp outflows.

As rural economy sparkles, mutual funds push to capitalise

November 23, 2025 7:56 am

According to data from the Statistics Ministry, growth in gross value added of the agricultural sector has averaged 5 per cent over the four quarters ended in June 2025. Over the same period, the manufacturing sector has grown at a slower average pace of 4.6 per cent.