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08 Oct 2026
NFO Insight: Aditya Birla Sun Life Financial Services Sectoral Debt Fund opens for subscription. Is it the right time to invest?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund has launched a sectoral debt fund focused on financial services, with relatively high interest rate risk and moderate credit risk. Experts say investors should weigh the fund’s sector concentration and limited track record against potential benefits from attractive yields, while considering diversified debt options for core allocations.
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08 Oct 2026
Edelweiss Asset Management launches Edelweiss US Technology Equity Fund in GIFT City, invests in JPMorgan US Technology Fund
Edelweiss Asset Management launched the Edelweiss US Technology Equity Fund through GIFT City, providing dollar-denominated exposure to JPMorgan’s US Technology Fund. The fund targets resident investors, NRIs, institutions and family offices, with a $5,000 minimum investment. The launch offers an alternative overseas investment route amid India’s mutual fund limits.
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08 Oct 2026
Best small cap mutual funds to invest in October 2026
According to the Sebi mandate, small cap schemes must invest in companies that are ranked below 250 in terms of market capitalisation. These schemes also will have to invest at least 65% in small cap stocks. Small companies go through many ups and downs - more than the established companies in the large and mid cap segments. That is why investing in small cap stocks is considered extremely risky; the small cap segment can also be extremely volatile, especially in the short term. That is why small cap schemes are recommended only to aggressive investors with a very high risk appetite and very long investment horizon.
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07 Oct 2026
Bank of India Small Cap, Bandhan Small Cap among 5 smallcap mutual funds delivering over 22% annualised returns in 3 years
Five small cap mutual funds delivered annualised returns above 22% over three years through September 2026, led by Bandhan Small Cap Fund. However, investors should assess risk appetite, investment horizon and financial goals rather than choosing funds solely on past performance.
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07 Oct 2026
RBI MPC rate hike: Experts decode what the policy decision means for mutual fund investors
The RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, its first hike in nearly four years. Mutual fund managers favour short-duration, high-quality debt, while cautioning investors on duration, inflation, crude prices, global rates and tightening liquidity.
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07 Oct 2026
RBI MPC decision: How should mutual fund investors tweak their portfolio strategy after 25 bps rate hike?
RBI’s 25-basis-point repo rate hike has changed the near-term outlook for mutual fund investors. Experts advise continuing SIPs, staggering lumpsum investments and favouring quality, shorter-duration debt funds. In equities, large caps remain preferred for core allocations, while investors should be selective with small-cap and thematic exposure amid policy uncertainty.
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07 Oct 2026
Vikas Khemani’s Carnelian Mutual Fund appoints Rajkumar Dhiman as CEO
Carnelian Mutual Fund has appointed Rajkumar Dhiman as CEO as Vikas Khemani’s asset management firm expands into mutual funds, with the fund house set to launch liquid and smallcap funds.
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07 Oct 2026
AMFI Reshuffle: Lenskart Solutions, Siemens Energy among 6 midcap stocks that may get upgraded to largecap
Six midcap stocks, including Bosch, Siemens Energy India and Lenskart Solutions, could be reclassified as largecaps in AMFI’s H1 CY27 rejig, while NSE is expected to enter the largecap segment.
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07 Oct 2026
Rs 4 crore portfolio with ULIPs and multiple mutual funds. Should you simplify and consolidate your investments?
Effectively managing a Rs 4 crore investment portfolio requires streamlining and consolidation for optimal financial performance. With multiple mutual funds, ULIPs, and real estate elements, complexity can arise. Financial advisor Shivam Pathak recommends assessing ULIPs and potentially separating insurance from investments. He also advocates for consolidating mutual funds to minimize redundancy and improve clarity, ultimately aiming to align the portfolio more closely with long-term financial aspirations.
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