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24 Aug 2026
Axis Pension Fund AUM crosses Rs 20,000 crore, doubles assets in 15 months
Axis Pension Fund has crossed Rs 20,000 crore in assets under management, doubling its AUM in 15 months amid growing adoption of the National Pension System. The pension fund said wider distribution, rising awareness and stronger customer trust have supported growth across retail, corporate, government and institutional segments.
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24 Aug 2026
Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap among top 5 flexicap mutual funds with highest mid and smallcap exposure in July 2026
Top flexicap funds with high mid and smallcap exposure include Old Bridge, Samco, Navi, Bajaj Finserv and Unifi. In July 2026, their combined allocations ranged from 46.6% to 63.4%, offering investors greater exposure to potentially higher-growth segments.
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24 Aug 2026
Have Rs 50 lakh to invest? Expert explains whether lumpsum or STP is the better strategy
Investors with a large lump sum can consider investing 25–30% in equity upfront and moving the rest through a 24-month STP. A diversified allocation across equity, hybrid funds, debt and gold can help balance growth potential, risk and market volatility for moderate-risk investors.
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24 Aug 2026
Magnum SIF by SBI Mutual Fund garners over Rs 1,100 crore in Equity Ex-Top 100 Long Short Fund NFO
SBI Mutual Fund’s Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long Short Fund mobilised Rs 1,154 crore, the highest NFO collection in the Equity SIF category, highlighting rising investor interest in differentiated strategies.
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24 Aug 2026
Portfolios need better solutions to existing problems, not more products says Radhika Gupta
Radhika Gupta advises investors to view Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) as solutions to specific portfolio needs rather than additional products. She highlights Hybrid Long Short for yield, Ex Top 100 for alpha and Equity Long Short for efficient equity exposure. Edelweiss MF’s upcoming Altiva SIF aims to generate more consistent large-cap alpha.
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24 Aug 2026
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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24 Aug 2026
NFO Insight: Invesco India Pharma and Healthcare Fund opens for subscription. Right time to invest in pharma funds?
Invesco India has unveiled an innovative pharma and healthcare fund tailored for investors seeking opportunities in India's burgeoning healthcare landscape. This fund focuses on leveraging advancements in healthcare while being mindful of current sector valuations and possible US tariff repercussions. While experts advise caution, the sector's robust long-term growth potential invites investors to consider this thematic approach as a complementary investment strategy.
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24 Aug 2026
Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in August 2026
Don't think that corporate bond funds do not have any risk. Sure, the highest rating of AAA offers you higher safety. But make sure your fund manager is not taking any extra risk to make extra returns.
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24 Aug 2026
Modified & Macaulay duration in bonds: Know how they differ and their use in debt mutual funds
If you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 115th part of this series, Riju Mehta explains the difference between these bond durations.
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