CONSERVATIVE HYBRID MUTUAL FUNDS
Trump’s ‘Baby Investment Accounts’: What you need to know
A proposal backed by Donald Trump suggests creating $1,000 investment accounts for American newborns between 2025 and 2028. These 'Trump Accounts,' part of a larger tax-cut package, would allow additional contributions and become accessible at 18 for education or a first home, with full access at 30.
Mutual fund SIP inflows at record high, rises marginally to Rs 26,688 crore
Mutual fund SIP inflows hit a record high of Rs 26,688 crore in May 2025, propelling the industry's AUM past Rs 70 lakh crore. Retail participation and consistent SIP inflows drove this growth, with contributing accounts reaching 8.56 crore. While equity inflows moderated, the industry marked its 51st consecutive month of positive equity inflows, showcasing maturing investment behavior.
NFO Alert: ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund launches Nifty Top 15 Equal Weight based passive funds
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has announced the launch of ICICI Prudential Nifty Top 15 Equal Weight ETF and ICICI Prudential Nifty Top 15 Equal Weight Index Fund, offering investors exposure to a curated list of India’s top 15 companies by free-float market capitalization, selected from the Nifty 50 universe.
ITI Mutual Fund launches new brand identity ‘Diviniti Specialized Investment Fund’
ITI Asset Management has launched Diviniti SIF, a new platform targeting the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) space. Positioned between mutual funds and PMS/AIFs, SIFs aim to offer flexible, innovative solutions across equity, hybrid, and debt categories. ITI AMC sees this as a strategic move to address evolving investor needs and reshape portfolio management in a dynamic investment landscape.
AMFI Data: Equity mutual fund inflows decline 22% to Rs 19,000 crore in May
Equity mutual funds witnessed a 22% decrease in inflows, reaching Rs 19,013 crore in May. Large-cap funds experienced a significant 53% drop, while mid-cap and small-cap funds saw declines of 15% and 20%, respectively. Flexi-cap funds remained the most attractive, securing the highest inflows at Rs 3,841 crore, closely followed by small-cap funds.
Tata Asset Management receives IFSCA approval to begin operations in Gujarat's GIFT City
Tata Mutual Fund: The approval marks a significant step in expanding Tata Asset Management's offshore product suite and facilitating global and outbound investment opportunities, in line with its ambition to evolve into a global asset management brand.
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JioBlackRock Mutual Fund launches website, unveils leadership team and early access initiative
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund mentioned that its leadership team brings together asset management experience, digital innovation and customer-centric product design. Together, the team aims to deliver JioBlackRock’s mission to transform investing in India by making it more accessible and affordable for millions of people
NFO Alert: Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund launches healthcare and wellness fund
Baroda BNP Paribas Asset Management has introduced the Baroda BNP Paribas Health and Wellness Fund. This open-ended equity scheme focuses on healthcare and wellness companies. The NFO is open until June 23. The fund aims to capitalize on growth in the healthcare sector. India's healthcare expenditure is expected to increase.
Know Your Fund Manager | Jitendra Sriram, Senior Fund Manager - Equity, Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund
Jitendra Sriram, Senior Fund Manager at Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund, shares his journey from engineering to finance, highlighting the influence of India's economic liberalization on his career. He manages significant assets across various equity and hybrid schemes, employing a BMV framework focusing on business resilience, management competence, and valuation.
Explained: How is Specialised Investment Fund different from mutual funds, PMS, and AIF
SIF aims to provide sophisticated investors with more flexible investment opportunities while ensuring regulatory oversight.
Mirae Asset Mutual Fund launches new brand identity ‘Platinum SIF’
Platinum SIF aims to offer Specialised Investment Funds across equity, hybrid, and fixed income categories. The initiative marks a strategic shift toward differentiated, strategy-led offerings within the mutual fund framework, with a focus on investor clarity, regulatory compliance, and demand for more focused investment approaches.
Cash isn't king! Radhika Gupta explains why sitting idle doesn't work in mutual funds
Edelweiss Mutual Fund maintains low cash levels, believing in stock picking over market timing. Radhika Gupta highlights SIPs as a reliable investment strategy. Smallcap returns have recovered, but earnings growth is crucial. The firm avoids taking cash calls in equity funds, focusing on sector selection. Gupta advises a balanced asset allocation with fixed income, gold, and international funds.
Maximize Your Returns: The best equity savings funds for conservative investors
Investors seeking alternatives to traditional equity schemes due to high valuations can consider equity savings funds or conservatively managed hybrid funds. Equity savings funds offer a mix of equity, arbitrage, and bonds, primarily investing in large-cap stocks, and are taxed as equity products.
Jubilant’ Bhartia's Rs 5,650 cr NCDs for coke bottler stake oversubscribed 1.9 X as AMCs double down
HDFC AMC and other leading asset managers heavily invested in Jubilant Bhartia Group's NCDs, which aimed to raise ₹5,650 crore for acquiring a stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings. The bond offerings were oversubscribed, indicating strong investor confidence. The issues, priced at 8.66% and 8.79% respectively, attracted major players like Nippon India and Franklin Templeton.
Which mutual funds are scoring high on value, quality and momentum factors: Insights from Share.Market’s MF scorecard
PPFAS Mutual Fund: Based on Share.Market’s CRISP Mutual Funds Scorecard, funds with high exposure to Value and Momentum styles outperformed across most categories over the past five years. Consistent performers include Nippon India, HDFC, ICICI Prudential, Franklin Templeton, and PPFAS Mutual Funds, with a strong focus on Quality, Value, and balanced investment styles driving sustained success.
Best large cap mutual funds to invest in June 2025
According to the Sebi mandate, the large cap mutual funds are mandated to invest in top 100 companies by market capitalisation. Large companies fare better in a volatile market as these companies may be market leaders and resilient to downturns. That is why if you are looking for a relatively safer mutual fund category, you should consider investing in large cap funds.
NFO Insight: Nippon Income Plus Arbitrage Active FoF opens. Is it time to add this emerging category to your portfolio?
Nippon India Mutual Fund introduces the Income Plus Arbitrage Active Fund of Fund, closing on June 11, aiming for stable returns through debt and arbitrage investments. Experts suggest these funds, with a mix of debt and arbitrage, offer tax-efficient returns for conservative investors with a 2-3 year horizon.
Top 10 mutual funds to invest in June 2025
Some people never proceed beyond collecting names of top funds because a lingering doubt about the veracity of the names always holds them back. No wonder, many investors keep visiting mutual fund forums for validation for years - even after they start investing. That is why ETMutualFunds decided to put out a list of top 10 mutual fund schemes.
NFO Update: Nippon India Mutual Fund launches Income Plus Arbitrage Active Fund of Fund
Nippon India Mutual Fund has launched Nippon India Income Plus Arbitrage Active Fund of Fund, an open-ended Hybrid Fund of Fund scheme investing in debt and arbitrage funds.
Best mutual fund SIP portfolios to invest in June 2025
ETMutualFunds' best mutual fund SIP portfolios are meant for three different individual risk profiles: conservative, moderate and aggressive. We have also considered three SIP baskets – between Rs 2,000-5,000, between Rs 5,000-10,000 and above Rs 10,000 – while creating these portfolios. Take a look at our recommended portfolios.
Balanced advantage vs. Multi Asset Allocation Mutual Funds: Which should investors choose?
Balanced Advantage Funds and Multi Asset Allocation Funds offer different risk-return profiles. Balanced Advantage Funds dynamically shift between equity and debt. Multi Asset Funds invest in equity, debt, and commodities like gold. BAFs aim for equity-like returns with less volatility. Multi Asset Funds provide diversification across assets. Investors should choose based on their risk tolerance and investment goals.
Navigating volatility: Why staggered SIPs make sense for small & mid cap MFs right now
Motilal Oswal advice lump sum investments in stable large, hybrid, and flexi cap funds, while recommending staggered investing in volatile mid and small caps. Fixed income looks favorable amid RBI’s supportive stance. Active funds show strong long-term compounding despite short-term dips.
Nifty still below peak, but why are these mutual funds at record-high NAVs?
Despite Nifty and Sensex falling nearly 5% from their 52-week highs, several hybrid mutual funds have touched record NAVs. Experts credit this to diversification and lower volatility in balanced advantage, equity savings, and aggressive hybrid funds. Dynamic asset allocation and selective stock-picking have also played a role in cushioning downside and capturing sector-specific rallies amid ongoing market volatility.
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