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Inside the David vs Goliath battle in India’s mutual fund industry
India’s mutual fund industry is no longer just a playground for legacy giants. With SIP inflows hitting ₹32,000 crore a month, a functioning chaos has emerged with many new entrants and products. Here’s why this is a high-stakes game of survival.
S India's small-cap, mid-cap mutual fund inflows hit record highs in April - Reuters
S India's small-cap, mid-cap mutual fund inflows hit record highs in AprilReuters
How should stock and mutual fund investors rebalance their portfolios amid market volatility? Here's a guide - Mint
How should stock and mutual fund investors rebalance their portfolios amid market volatility? Here's a guideMint
Who is Muthukrishnan Dhandapani and how did he become Rahul Gandhi's investment advisor?
Muthukrishnan Dhandapani, a Chennai-based mutual fund distributor and ex-BJP supporter, went viral on X after revealing that he has been advising Rahul Gandhi on his mutual fund investments since 2013. Despite his political leanings, Dhandapani says Gandhi has always separated politics from professionalism and remained a respectful, long-term client.
April AMFI Data: Net Inflows Increase By 25%; Active Equity Mutual Fund Inflows Dip By 5%
SIP contribution for April stood at Rs 31,115 crore, compared to Rs 32,087 crore in March.
Why Rahul Gandhi's investment advisor refused to become India's largest mutual fund distributor
Chennai-based mutual fund distributor Muthukrishnan Dhandapani, who manages Rahul Gandhi’s investments, says he stopped taking new clients a decade ago—a choice that may have cost him a tenfold rise in income. He insists on keeping work strictly professional, never seeking favours, and values contentment over scaling his business.
Explained: What PM Modi’s comments on deferring gold purchases for 1 year mean for yellow metal investors?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to avoid buying gold for the next year, a notable appeal in a country where the metal is deeply tied to savings and tradition. The move is seen as an attempt to ease pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves, as rising gold imports increase demand for U.S. dollars amid growing global uncertainty.
After PM Modi’s WFH appeal, Nitin Gadkari has this message for Indians to save fuel amid Iran war
Amid escalating Middle East tensions, Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to conserve fuel by reducing petrol and diesel consumption, promoting work-from-home, public transport, and carpooling. He also advised against non-essential foreign travel and gold purchases for at least a year to bolster foreign exchange reserves and the domestic economy.
RBI, European Central Bank sign revised agreement on information exchange, central banking ties
The Reserve Bank of India and the European Central Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement aims to boost cooperation in central banking. The MoU updates a previous pact from 2015. It will facilitate information exchange and policy dialogue. Both banks will collaborate on mutual interests. This strengthens their engagement on banking practices and financial sector growth.
Gold, silver seen range-bound for second week amid US-Iran talks: Analysts
Gold and silver may remain range-bound for a second consecutive week as investors assess developments in US-Iran peace negotiations and global macroeconomic data, analysts said. Traders will track inflation data from China, Germany, and the United States, along with GDP numbers from the Eurozone and the UK, later this week, they added. "Gold prices momentum looks consolidative, while silver movement looks positive in the coming week as traders will focus again on the progress on peace talks between the US and Iran to end the war and markets are likely to react accordingly," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd, said. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures gained Rs 1,178, or nearly 1 per cent over the past week, to settle at Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams. Silver climbed Rs 10,985, 4.4 per cent, to close at Rs 2.61 lakh per kg. "Gold traded with a positive undertone last week, posting gains of nearly 1 per cent on MCX ..
Gold, Silver Seen Range-Bound For Second Week Amid US-Iran Talks: Analysts
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures gained Rs 1,178, or nearly 1 per cent over the past week, to settle at Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams. Silver climbed Rs 10,985, 4.4 per cent, to close at Rs 2.61 lakh per kg.
Titan Company unfazed about gold supply in short term as exchange programmes aid sourcing
Titan Company remains unconcerned about immediate gold supply disruptions stemming from the West Asia conflict. The jeweller's successful gold exchange program and robust contingency sourcing plans are effectively mitigating risks. This strategy ensures continued operations for Titan, Tanishq, and CaratLane.