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The primary aim of these funds is to provide returns similar to those of the securities represented by the underlying index, albeit with the understanding that tracking errors could occur.
HDFC Mutual Fund raised its stake in IndusInd Bank to 5.02%, acquiring 0.20% more shares amid the bank's recent market turbulence due to accounting discrepancies.
Mutual fund inflows are expected to remain volatile due to market conditions, says InCred Equities, with medium-term prospects improving as retail participation grows.
In February, the SIP cancellation ratio surged to 122%, indicating a higher number of cancellations than registrations. This significant increase can be noted when comparing the ratios from the previous three months: 79% in November 2024, 83% in December 2024, and 109% in January 2025.
Senior citizens are now eligible for a TDS exemption on interest income of up to Rs 1 lakh annually, marking a substantial increase from the previous cap of Rs 50,000. Additionally, for other individuals, the TDS exemption threshold has been raised from Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000.
The Indian stock markets continue to face pressure as Sensex and Nifty recorded their fifth consecutive monthly decline in February—marking the longest losing streak since 1996. Global economic uncertainties, FII outflows, and subdued Q3 earnings have triggered broad-based selling on Dalal Street. In February, with net equity inflows falling to ₹29,241.78 crore from ₹39,669.6 crore in January—a 26.29% MoM drop, according to AMFI data. Large-cap fund inflows dipped to ₹2,866 crore (from ₹3,063.3 crore), small-cap funds saw ₹3,722.5 crore in inflows (lower than ₹5,721 crore), while midcap funds recorded ₹3,407 crore (down from ₹5,148 crore). Hybrid funds also fell to ₹6,804 crore, compared to ₹8,767.5 crore in January.Join Navneet Munot, MD & CEO, HDFC AMC & Chairman, AMFI, as he decodes market trends, investment strategies, and the outlook for mutual funds in this edition of Market Masters.
During the period from April 2024 to January 2025, IndusInd Bank experienced inflows of Rs 10,200 crore in mutual funds. Unfortunately, in February 2025, there was an outflow of approximately Rs 1,600 crore.
The Choti SIP is applicable across all schemes except those falling under Debt, Sectoral & Thematic, Small, and Midcap Funds.Â
The SIP stoppage ratio increased to 122%, up from 109% in January 2025, indicating that more investors opted to stop their SIP contributions rather than start new ones.Â
In this episode of Market Guru, Shailendra Bhatnagar takes a deep dive into the current market volatility and explores the major factors influencing the Indian stock market. After a strong rally last week, the markets are experiencing a tug-of-war between the bulls and bears. Nifty and Sensex have been fluctuating between green and red territories this week as global factors, such as Donald Trump's new tariffs, are impacting global markets, including the US, where stocks are now 10% off their peaks. Countries like China and Canada are retaliating with fresh tariffs, adding to the pressure. Despite the global sell-off, Indian markets have managed to hold their ground. However, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have continued their selling spree in March, offloading ₹18,810 crore worth of equities by March 12th, following major outflows in January and February. This raises the important question: What’s really affecting the Indian market right now? Is it Trump's trade policies, FIIs’ continued selling, the overvaluation of Indian stocks, disappointing earnings from companies, or something else? As the market shows signs of recovery, should investors confidently begin to invest again? Are equities the best place to park your money, or would alternative assets like Mutual Funds, Gold, Silver, Commodities, or even Currency be better choices in this volatile environment? In this insightful conversation, Shailendra Bhatnagar is joined by Dhiraj Agarwal, MD of Ambit Investment Managers, to discuss these pressing questions and provide expert guidance on navigating the current market uncertainty. Get valuable insights on how to make informed investment decisions and weather the market's ups and downs.
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