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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.

24 Aug 2026

From -2% to 24% in a year: What makes momentum fund returns vary so sharply

Momentum funds have produced inconsistent returns during quieter market phases, particularly index-based funds that have encountered significant hurdles. The contrasting results are driven by diverse strategies at play. Investors are encouraged to look past the momentum label and focus on the underlying investment principles. A long-term outlook and strategic allocation are essential for successful momentum investing.

23 Aug 2026

​Can a Rs 30,000 mutual fund SIP help you build Rs 5 crore? Check the timeline

​Building a Rs 5 crore retirement or financial corpus via a monthly SIP of Rs 30,000 requires disciplined planning. Based on an expected 12% CAGR, a fixed SIP takes around 24 years, while opting for a 5% or 10% annual step-up SIP reduces the timeline significantly.​

23 Aug 2026

Mutual fund NFOs: 6 new funds to open for subscription this week; ICICI Prudential MF to launch 3 life cycle funds​

Around six new mutual fund schemes will open for subscription between August 24 and August 28. The upcoming launches include three target-date life cycle funds from ICICI Prudential MF, along with passive FoF offerings from HDFC MF and ICICI Prudential MF, and an equity fund from The Wealth Company.​

23 Aug 2026

A 70:30 strategy could help investors balance gold and silver exposure: Tata Mutual Fund

Tata Mutual Fund recommends a 70:30 strategic allocation between gold and silver for investors looking to balance stability with growth. The fund house remains bullish on both precious metals over the medium to long term, preferring a higher weight to gold for its defensive nature and lower volatility.

23 Aug 2026

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund among top 7 flexicap mutual funds to invest in August 2026

ETMutualFunds shortlisted seven flexicap funds based on mean rolling returns, five-year consistency, downside risk, outperformance and asset size. Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund topped the list with a 21% five-year rolling return, followed by HDFC Flexi Cap Fund at 18.5%. Flexicap funds are generally suited to investors with a five-to-seven-year horizon.​

23 Aug 2026

Equity mutual funds swing up to 8% last week. Check top 5 gainers and losers

22 Aug 2026

JioBlackRock Mutual Fund announces feature changes across 6 funds, including flexi cap, large cap

JioBlackRock Mutual Fund will revise six schemes from August 26 to align with SEBI norms. Changes include broader gold and silver ETF exposure, revised asset allocations, updated maturity definitions, and renaming of two debt funds to reflect their duration strategies.

22 Aug 2026

HDFC and Axis Mutual Fund resume subscriptions in gold ETFs and gold ETF FoFs

HDFC and Axis Mutual Fund have resumed unrestricted subscriptions in gold ETFs and funds, following similar moves by Tata and Aditya Birla Sun Life. Restrictions imposed amid strong inflows and physical gold supply constraints are being lifted as market conditions normalize, allowing investors greater access to gold-linked mutual fund schemes.