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Best mutual fund SIP portfolios to invest in April 2025
ETMutualFunds launched its recommended mutual fund portfolios to invest through SIPs in October 2016. Since then, we have been closely monitoring the schemes in these portfolios and coming up with updates on them regularly.
FY26's hottest investment theme? SAMCO Mutual Fund CEO Viraj Gandhi says consumption is a must-watch
In FY25, 58 equity mutual funds delivered double-digit returns, while 242 out of 268 posted gains. However, 26 funds recorded negative returns, eroding investors’ wealth on lump sum investments. This highlights the importance of fund selection in market fluctuations.
Got hooked to stock market in the bull run? With markets in red, can you stay invested, stand the real test?
The stock market downturn has impacted many new, young investors who started out during market peaks. But with the market experiencing a prolonged slump, first-time investors are learning to navigate volatility, with some turning to mutual fund SIPs or taking advice from financial advisors to achieve long-term financial goals. Read on to know how some young investors are riding over the present market conditions.
58 equity mutual funds offer double-digit return on lump sum investments in FY25
Around 58 equity mutual funds delivered double-digit returns on lump sum investments in FY25, with Motilal Oswal Large Cap Fund leading at 24.03%. Meanwhile, 26 funds posted negative returns, with Samco Flexi Cap Fund losing 17.24%. The study covers performance from April 1, 2024, to March 28, 2025.
Federal funding cuts ripple through the heart of Trump country
Trey Yates' butter business faces ruin due to federal funding cuts affecting the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program. The government's budget reduction impacts small agricultural businesses and food banks in West Virginia, a state heavily reliant on federal funds. Despite his efforts to sustain his business, the future remains uncertain amidst financial strains.
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This mutual fund scheme takes the crown in FY25 with multibagger returns
The financial year 2025 has been exceptional for mutual fund investors, with Mirae Asset Hang Seng TECH ETF FoF emerging as the top performer, delivering a 102.63% return. A monthly SIP of Rs 10,000 grew to Rs 1.84 lakh, while a lumpsum of Rs 1 lakh turned into Rs 2.02 lakh. The scheme's AUM surged by 42% from April 2024 to February 2025.
ETtech deals digest: Startups raise $1.9 billion in March, up over two-fold on-year
The funds were raised by startups across early and late stages through 212 deals, compared to 82 in the year-ago period.
Sebi extends timelines for submission of offsite inspection data for mutual funds, portfolio managers
To facilitate ease of doing business, Sebi on Friday extended the timelines for portfolio managers and mutual funds for submission of offsite inspection data to the markets regulator.
Trump tariff scare: 36 mutual funds held 40 crore shares of Tata Motors in February. Which MF do you own?
Mutual funds held around 40 crore shares of Tata Motors in February 2025, with a market value of Rs 24,638 crore. Despite a 6% drop in the stock price following U.S. President Trump's tariff announcement, the stock rose nearly 9.66% in March. SBI Mutual Fund held the largest number of shares, around 10.23 crore, valued at Rs 6,349 crore.
121 equity mutual funds gave double-digit returns in FY25. Do you own any?
The top three schemes in the list were from Mirae Asset Mutual Fund. The Mirae Asset Hang Seng TECH ETF FoF, Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ETF FoF, and Mirae Asset S&P 500 Top 50 ETF FoF delivered returns of 88.82%, 37.16%, and 31.75%, respectively, during the specified period.
Best medium to long duration mutual funds to invest in March 2025
According to Sebi norms, medium to long term funds have a mandate to invest in debt and money market instruments in such a way that the Macaulay's duration of the portfolio is four to seven years. Since these schemes invest in long-term debt instruments, they are considered risky.
Ivy League is losing its fig leaf: How Trump’s crackdown on federal funding threatens academic freedom
The Trump administration's revocation of $400 million in federal research funding to Columbia University has triggered a lawsuit by academic groups. They accuse the government of using financial leverage to suppress free speech and campus autonomy. This move highlights broader tensions over university independence and political interference in American higher education.
15 ELSS mutual funds multiplied investors’ wealth by over 1.25 times in 3 years
In the last three years, around 15 ELSS or tax-saving mutual funds have significantly increased investors' wealth. Funds like SBI Long Term Equity Fund and Motilal Oswal ELSS Tax Saver Fund showed substantial growth. ELSS funds offer tax savings under Section 80C of the IT Act, while being high-risk investments with a three-year lock-in period.
MF Tracker: Amid chorus to trim exposure in smallcap mutual funds, this scheme stands out
Nippon India Small Cap Fund remains popular among investors even as the Nifty Smallcap 250 index declined by 18% since September. The fund has a strong long-term performance record, outperforming its benchmark and category average in various time frames. However, its large size and broad diversification may affect its ability to consistently generate significant returns.
Delhi vs Bengaluru: India's national capital beats IT capital in startup funding by a higher margin
Delhi topped the list for startup funding in India, securing 40% of the total funding. Bengaluru was in second place. India's tech startups raised $2.5 billion in Q1 2025, a 13.64% rise from the previous quarter. Key funding rounds included Erisha E Mobility and Flipkart.
Best medium duration mutual funds to invest in March 2025
As per Sebi mandate, medium duration funds must invest in debt and money market instruments with Macaulay duration of three to four years. As you can see, these schemes are suitable for investors looking to invest for three to four years or more. However, you should check the portfolio duration of the scheme to ensure that the scheme is in line with your investment horizon.
Women mutual fund distributors represents 21.5% of total registered MFDs in India: AMFI - Crisil Report
Women’s participation in mutual funds has surged, with AUM doubling in five years to Rs 11.25 lakh crore. Long-term investing, SIP adoption, and equity allocation have increased, while debt fund interest declined. More women are opting for direct plans, and younger investors in smaller cities are driving mutual fund growth.
Last-minute tax-saving idea for FY25: Can ELSS mutual funds still be a good fit into your portfolio?
The investment options under Section 80C include ELSS funds, NPS, ULIP, PPF, EPF, FD, SSY, and NSC. While ELSS schemes have a lock-in period of three years, the other options under Section 80C typically have a longer lock-in period.
Best gilt mutual funds to invest in March 2025
Gilt funds are debt mutual funds that invest in government-securities or G-secs. As per Sebi norms, these schemes must invest 80% of their corpus in government securities. As you see, these schemes invest in government papers or they lend to the government. Therefore, they don’t have any credit risk or they face zero defaults. However, they are extremely sensitive to interest rate changes.
Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund announces merger of target maturity fund with corporate bond fund
Aditya Birla Sun Life CRISIL IBX 60:40 SDL + AAA PSU - Apr 2025 Index Fund is an open-ended Target Maturity Index Fund that tracks the CRISIL IBX 60:40 SDL + AAA PSU Index – April 2025. It carries moderate interest rate risk and relatively low credit risk.
PPFAS Mutual Fund changes TER for Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund
PPFAS Mutual Fund has reduced the base total expense ratio (TER) for the regular plan of Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund from 1.20% to 1.15%, effective April 1, 2025. The change, aimed at offering cost savings, was communicated to unitholders via a notice-cum-addendum, which clarified that the base TER excludes certain additional expenses and GST on management fees.
26 ELSS mutual funds never delivered negative returns in last 3 calendar years, lost shine in 2025 so far
A closer look at the data revealed that these funds have lost their appeal in the current calendar year. There are approximately 39 schemes in this category, and all have posted negative returns so far, ranging from -0.43% to -17.02%.
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