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09 Oct 2026
Axis Mutual Fund announces launch of its SIF platform Accelerate, plans launches in equity and hybrid segments
Axis Mutual Fund has entered the specialised investment fund category with Accelerate SIF, focusing on risk-adjusted returns and disciplined portfolio management. Nandik Mallik will lead the initiative, with equity and hybrid product launches planned soon.
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09 Oct 2026
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund added DLF, Bharti Airtel, Indus Towers and 10 other stocks to its portfolio in September. Details here
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund added 13 stocks to its portfolio in September, including DLF, Bharti Airtel, Petronet LNG and Indus Towers, while exiting The Great Eastern Shipping Company. The fund held 33 stocks during the month, compared with 34 in August, and did not reduce its exposure to any stock. Its assets under management stood at Rs 1.45 lakh crore, with 9.77% held in cash, debt, money market instruments and arbitrage positions.
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09 Oct 2026
ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: AI can analyse portfolios, but investor behaviour drives returns, says Ravi Dharamshi
The rise of artificial intelligence is transforming how we analyze data and derive investment insights, yet human judgment plays an irreplaceable role in decision-making processes. Experts caution that merely processing data doesn’t assure favorable investment results. Investors should evaluate which insights resonate with their financial goals and risk levels. Financial advisors must embrace technology while safeguarding skills in communication and accountability, particularly during market fluctuations.
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09 Oct 2026
ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: REITs can diversify portfolios, but total returns matter, says Ramesh Nair
Ramesh Nair, MD and CEO of Mindspace REIT, explains how investors should approach REITs as part of a diversified portfolio. He discusses the importance of looking beyond distribution yields and assessing total returns, occupancy, growth prospects, balance-sheet strength and interest-rate risks. Nair also weighs the impact of AI on office demand and outlines the potential for India’s REIT market to expand.
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09 Oct 2026
Best large & mid cap funds to invest in October 2026
The 35% mandatory investments in mid cap stocks make them risky. However, they are less risky than pure mid cap schemes that invest around 65% in mid cap stocks. Also, the 35% investments in large cap investments offer them some stability. But they are riskier than pure large cap schemes. Then there is the question of the remaining 30% of the corpus.
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08 Oct 2026
ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: ‘Man and machine’ will shape the next phase of investing, says Sandeep Tandon, Quant Mutual Fund
Quant Mutual Fund’s Sandeep Tandon says the next investment edge will come from combining human judgment with AI, machine learning and alternative data. As markets become more dynamic, investors must move beyond static strategies and focus on speed, inference and decision-making.
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08 Oct 2026
ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: SIFs are Shahrukh Khan in portfolio says Radhika Gupta, Edelweiss Mutual Fund
Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD Radhika Gupta says Specialised Investment Funds are gaining traction, offering flexible strategies beyond traditional mutual funds. With SIF assets reaching Rs 38,000 crore, she urges investors to focus on strategy, risks, taxation and portfolio purpose before investing.
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08 Oct 2026
ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: ‘It’s Active and Passive, Not Active or Passive,’ says Anand Vardarajan, Tata Mutual Fund
Tata Asset Management MD Anand Vardarajan says investors should combine active and passive strategies rather than treat them as rivals. He recommends layered portfolios using passive exposure, active alpha-seeking funds, multi-asset diversification and higher-risk strategies amid changing rates and valuations.
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08 Oct 2026
ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: Worried about your SIP returns? Prashant Jain wants investors to focus on the bigger picture
Many investors fret over mutual fund SIP returns, yet a shift in focus to economic fundamentals is essential. Prashant Jain pointed out that while markets may stagnate, economic growth continues. For long-term investors, a flat market could prove beneficial through systematic investments. Previous years of low equity returns shouldn't prompt a dash towards alternatives; rather, maintaining an eye on India’s economic growth bolsters the argument for equity investment.
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