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07 Oct 2026
Best mid cap mutual funds to invest in October 2026
As per Sebi norms, the mid cap mutual funds are mandated to invest in companies that are between 101 and 250 in the market capitalisation. These companies can be leaders of tomorrow. That’s what makes them great bets. If these companies live up to the promise, the market will reward the investors handsomely.
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07 Oct 2026
SIPs in the red: Should you stop, stay invested or invest more?
Systematic Investment Plans are designed to mitigate market volatility, but prolonged weak equity markets affect their effectiveness. Investors should not stop their SIPs even if returns are negative, as it allows for purchasing more units. Assessing the performance of mutual funds is essential during periods of weak returns. SIPs can also be used for various mutual fund categories beyond equities.
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06 Oct 2026
Franklin India Small Cap Fund turns Rs 10,000 SIP to nearly Rs 2 crore in 20 years, crosses Rs 14,000 crore AUM
Franklin India Small Cap Fund crossed Rs 14,000 crore in AUM, while a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP grew to nearly Rs 1.94 crore over 20 years. The fund has outperformed its benchmark over 15 years, highlighting long-term compounding and disciplined investing.
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06 Oct 2026
Planning your mutual fund investments in October? Here are 10 top picks to consider
Investors need to consider their financial goals, investment horizon and risk appetite before selecting a fund.
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06 Oct 2026
AMFI Reshuffle: Cupid, Sterlite Technologies among 12 smallcap stocks that may get upgraded to midcap
Twelve smallcap stocks, including RBL Bank, Ather Energy and Gland Pharma, could move into AMFI’s midcap category in H1 CY27. Nuvama expects higher classification thresholds, while SBI Funds Management and others may emerge as new midcap entrants following the semi-annual reclassification.
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06 Oct 2026
Current gold prices provide a better entry point as central bank demand supports the outlook, says Tata Mutual Fund
Gold prices have corrected sharply from their January peak, but Tata Mutual Fund believes the long-term outlook remains supported by central bank buying, fiscal risks and geopolitical uncertainty. The fund house also remains constructive on silver amid persistent supply deficits.
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06 Oct 2026
Multicap funds beat flexicaps on returns, but investors still favour flexicaps. Should you switch?
Multi-cap mutual funds have outperformed flexi-cap funds across short- and long-term horizons, but investors continue to favour flexi-cap schemes. Experts attribute the performance gap to multi-caps’ mandatory exposure to mid- and small-cap stocks, while flexi-caps offer greater flexibility and a relatively smoother risk profile. Should investors switch categories, or stick with their existing allocation?
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06 Oct 2026
Best large cap mutual funds to invest in October 2026
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.
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05 Oct 2026
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund files draft document with Sebi for a gold ETF
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund has filed a draft document with Sebi for JioBlackRock Gold ETF, an open-ended scheme tracking domestic gold prices. The ETF will invest 95-100% in gold and related instruments, with a minimum investment of Rs 500.
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