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August AMFI Data: Equity mutual fund inflows rise 19% MoM to Rs 29,328 cr; smallcap inflows hit Rs 7,973 cr

In August, equity mutual funds witnessed a notable inflow increase of nineteen percent, reaching Rs 29,328 crore. Smallcap funds topped the inflow chart, followed by midcap and flexi-cap categories. Conversely, debt funds faced a significant outflow of Rs 8,127 crore, and hybrid funds experienced a downturn with inflows of Rs…

The Economic Times

AMFI re-elects Sundeep Sikka as Chairman, Vishal Kapoor as Vice Chairman

AMFI has re-elected Sundeep Sikka as Chairman and Vishal Kapoor as Vice Chairman for another term. Sikka, MD and CEO of Nippon Life India Asset Management, and Kapoor, CEO of Bandhan AMC, were unanimously re-elected by the Board after AMFI’s Annual General Meeting. Both had assumed their respective roles in…

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Smallcap funds stand out with 55% SIP penetration, AUM surges 5x in 5 years: Crisil-AMFI report

Smallcap funds led SIP penetration at 55% in March 2026, while SIP AUM surged over fivefold to Rs 1.83 lakh crore in five years, AMFI-Crisil data showed.

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AMFI announces 5 key initiatives to deepen mutual fund participation and strengthen investor awareness

AMFI has launched five initiatives to deepen mutual fund participation, focusing on investor education, women, smaller cities, first-time investors and underserved communities. Partnerships with NISM, Sa-Dhan and Pinkathon aim to expand awareness, strengthen distributor ethics and encourage informed, responsible investing nationwide.

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How the SIP Compounding Curve Works: Why Saving ₹2000 Monthly Builds Real Wealth

The Chanakya Principle Behind Every Rupee You Don't SpendChanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that a man who cannot control small expenditures will never accumulate large ones. He was not talking about frugality as a virtue. He was talking about the arithmetic of accumulation, the idea that wealth is not built…

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Nippon India Mutual Fund surpasses 4 crore investor folios, marks historic milestone

Nippon Life India Asset Management has become the first mutual fund house in India to cross 4 crore investor folios. Reaching 40.2 million folios as of June 30, 2026, the AMC holds a dominant 39% share of the country's unique investor base, driven by deep retail penetration beyond metros.

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AMFI simplifies mutual fund transmission process to make claim settlement easier for nominees

AMFI has simplified mutual fund transmission procedures for deceased unit holders. New measures consider address and name mismatches for smoother claims. Asset Management Companies will now rely on updated address details supported by documentation. A harmonized framework for name and signature discrepancies is also introduced. These updated guidelines are effective…

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Kissht receives 3-year Amfi registration to distribute mutual funds

Kissht parent OnEMI Technology Solutions said Invincible Minds received an Amfi Registration Number on July 14. The registration is valid from July 13, 2026, to July 12, 2029. It allows the subsidiary to distribute mutual fund products, but not to launch or manage mutual fund schemes.

The Economic Times

Why getting a SWP death claim is not that simple for surviving spouses and why Sebi must ensure strict adherence

It is often witnessed that the aggression of marketing executives in AMCs to onboard an investor is not reciprocated while settling death claims, when the bereaved family expects empathy and handholding, and the funds to relieve them from the stress of having lost a loved one. Sebi should review the…

The Economic Times

India's mutual fund industry just beat FIIs in a historic first. Here's what changed

India's mutual fund industry has overtaken foreign institutional investors in total assets under custody for the first time, marking a historic shift in market ownership. Strong SIP inflows and sustained domestic participation have driven the milestone, even as FII holdings declined amid continued selling and changing global investment trends.

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10 crore mutual fund investors, Rs 150 lakh crore AUM: Inside AMFI's massive 2030 roadmap

AMFI CEO Venkat N. Chalasani expects India's mutual fund industry to reach 10 crore investors and ₹150 lakh crore in AUM by 2030. He credited resilient SIP flows, rising B-30 participation, regulatory reforms and growing financial awareness for the industry's structural transformation.

The Economic Times

Is your SIP giving FIIs an easy exit? AMFI CEO says mutual funds will actually lure them back

Foreign investors have withdrawn over $60 billion from Indian equities, prompting concerns that retail investors are funding their exits. However, AMFI CEO Venkat N. Chalasani argues this demonstrates market maturity, attracting future foreign investment. He highlights how domestic mutual funds, particularly SIPs, have absorbed volatility, providing crucial liquidity and resilience,…

The Economic Times

Vedanta Aluminium set for largecap upgrade in H2 CY26; power, oil & gas arms may turn smallcaps

Vedanta Aluminium is likely to be upgraded to the large-cap category in AMFI’s H2 CY26 semi-annual reshuffle, while Vedanta Power, Oil & Gas, and Iron & Steel may be classified as smallcaps after the demerger, according to Nuvama Institutional Equities. AMFI may also revise market-cap cut-offs, raising the large-cap threshold…

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Flexi cap fund inflows halve to Rs 5,175 crore in May after record April. Is this profit booking or a buying opportunity?

Flexi cap fund inflows dropped 49% in May to Rs 5,175 crore after April’s record surge, reflecting broader moderation across equity categories. Experts attribute this to profit booking and global uncertainties, not a structural shift. Investors are advised to continue SIPs, as long-term fundamentals and category preference remain intact.

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Sectoral and thematic fund inflows plunge 67% to Rs 647 crore. Are investors turning away from thematic bets?

Sectoral and thematic mutual fund inflows saw a significant drop in May, falling by 67%. This decline suggests investors are moving away from concentrated bets towards diversified strategies. Experts believe this trend reflects a natural shift during market uncertainty. While some sectors show strong performance, others lag, making sector selection…

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AMFI bars Stable Money from distributing mutual funds for six months

Fintech firm Stable Finserv, backed by Peak XV Partners and Lightspeed, faces a ban from distributing mutual funds until November 2026. The Association for Mutual Funds in India imposed the restriction, impacting investors' SIPs. While the exact reason remains unclear, industry insiders suggest potential violations in advertising or documentation. This…

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PPFAS Mutual Fund introduces choti SIP in Parag Parikh Flexi Cap, Large Cap and 3 other schemes

PPFAS Mutual Fund introduced the Rs 250 choti SIP facility across five schemes to encourage first-time investors and improve financial inclusion. The initiative allows eligible investors to start monthly SIPs with low-ticket investments under specific conditions prescribed by SEBI and AMFI.

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With increased labour force, 98% of urban women involved in household financial decisions: AMFi-CRISIL

Financial decision-making and labour force participation rate of women are rising in India says an AMFi-CRISIL report. Read further on Dynamite News:

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