Market News & Updates

02 Oct 2026

HDFC Mid Cap and TrustMF Mid Cap among 5 midcap funds with highest cash holding

Five midcap mutual funds held between 4.85% and 7.19% cash in August portfolios. Axis Midcap Fund had the highest allocation, followed by HDFC Mid Cap, TrustMF Mid Cap, Franklin India Mid Cap and Canara Robeco Mid Cap.

02 Oct 2026

Quant Small Cap, Invesco India Mid Cap among 5 equity funds that delivered up to 25% SIP returns in 10 years

Five equity mutual funds delivered annualised SIP returns of up to 24.6% over 10 years. The funds span small-cap, mid-cap and ELSS categories, highlighting strong historical performance while underscoring the importance of risk, goals and investment horizon.

02 Oct 2026

HSBC Midcap among 5 midcap funds that delivered up to 24% CAGR in 3 years. Do you currently hold any in your portfolio?

Five midcap mutual funds delivered annualised returns of 20% or more over three years, led by HSBC Midcap Fund at 23.7%. Here are the top performers and laggards.

01 Oct 2026

New fund offers: 9 mutual funds and 2 SIFs are open for subscription now. Check dates and details

Nine mutual funds and two SIFs are currently open for subscription, including four ETFs, two index funds, a contra fund, a small-cap FOF and a life-cycle fund.

01 Oct 2026

Explained: How smart beta funds work and what investors should know before investing

Smart beta funds combine passive investing with rule-based factor strategies targeting value, quality, momentum or low volatility. They offer diversification and potentially lower costs but can underperform traditional indices. Experts suggest using them as a portfolio complement for long-term investors.

01 Oct 2026

13 equity mutual funds fail to outperform benchmarks in 3 years: ACE MF

According to data from ACE MF, 13 equity mutual fund schemes have underperformed their benchmarks over the last three years based on their down capture ratios. Schemes from Samco, Shriram, ITI, Motilal Oswal, and others registered down capture ratios exceeding 110, indicating higher losses during market downturns.

01 Oct 2026

73% equity mutual funds lost money on lumpsum investments over last 2 years. Is your fund among them?

A recent study highlighted that 73% of equity mutual funds failed to generate positive returns on lumpsum investments within a two-year timeframe. Among the 273 funds analyzed, merely 73 showcased profitable performance, indicating substantial losses across the board. Noteworthy among the underperforming categories were flexi cap funds, with Samco and NJ Flexi Cap Funds leading in losses.

01 Oct 2026

Planning to invest in flexicaps via SIPs? Here are top performers and laggards over past 2 years

01 Oct 2026

Mutual fund investors lose up to 10% in September as Nifty falls. What should investors do?

In September, mutual fund investors encountered significant setbacks as many technology-focused funds saw sharp declines. The Nifty 50 index fell by 5.56%, leading to nearly 95% of the evaluated funds posting negative returns, with many suffering losses exceeding 9%. To navigate this turbulence, experts suggest that investors should prioritize diversification and maintain balanced asset allocations, employing a disciplined strategy toward equities during this volatile market phase.