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Equity MFs inflow dips 5% in April; SIP contributions fall to ₹31,115 cr
Equity-oriented mutual fund schemes garnered a net inflow of Rs 38,440 crore in April, marking a 5 per cent decline from the preceding month, amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, fluctuating crude oil prices, and concerns about global growth. Moreover, monthly contributions through SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) declined to Rs 31,115 crore last month from Rs 32,087 crore in March,according to data released by industry body Amfi on Monday. Overall, the industry recorded a net infusion of Rs 3.22 lakh crore in April after witnessing an outflow of Rs 2.4 lakh crore in March. This was contributed by a huge inflow of Rs 2.5 lakh crore in the debt funds. The inflow has lifted the industry's assets under management by 11 per cent to Rs 81.92 lakh crore at the end of April, up from Rs 73.73 lakh crore at the end of March. This was driven by strong positive flows across segments and market to market gains witnessed during the month, said Venkat Chalasani, Chief Executive at ...

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.

SBI: The worst of margin pressure could be over after Q4’s sharp sequential drop
SBI shares slid 10% in two sessions after Q4 results as weak NII growth and margin pressure overshadowed strong core operating profit and steady asset quality. Investors weigh treasury trade-offs.

Trust MF’s Mihir Vora sees earnings driving markets, stays bullish on industrials and renewables
Mihir Vora, Chief Investment Officer at Trust Mutual Fund, remains overweight on the industrial theme, particularly renewables, capital goods, and manufacturing-linked investments supported by production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes.

SBI’s CS Setty expects margins above 3%, sees up to 15% loan growth backed by ₹5 lakh crore pipeline
SBI Chairman CS Setty said the bank remains comfortable on margins, liquidity and asset quality despite pressure from lower rates, while strong demand across retail and corporate segments is expected to support double-digit loan growth in FY27.
SBI declares Rs 17.35/share dividend for FY26. Check record date, other details
SBI declared a dividend of Rs 17.35 per share for FY26, with a record date of May 16 and payment on June 4. Q4 profit rose 6% YoY to Rs 19,684 crore, supported by lower provisions. FY26 profit increased 12.88% to Rs 80,032 crore, while margins softened and asset quality improved significantly across the portfolio.
Wealthtech platform ZFunds launches India’s first AI assistant for new-age wealth managers
ZFunds has launched ZIVA, an AI-powered assistant aimed at helping mutual fund distributors and wealth managers streamline workflows, improve client engagement, and automate portfolio analysis. The platform, tested in a pilot phase, claims to significantly reduce workload while enhancing efficiency through data-driven insights and multilingual support.