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"We are working with them (MF industry) to see where is the cost...what can Sebi do to facilitate making it possible to bring that viability down to Rs 250 a month, because then it is the equivalent of what Hindustan Lever (HUL) did with shampoo sachets. You just explode the market," PTI reported quoting Buch.

“As we approach the end of another remarkable year, its time to celebrate the positive growth and success of the Mutual Fund Industry. The AUM has been increasing steadily, reflecting the growing trust and confidence of investors. The overall AUM stands at 49,04,992.39 crores in November 2023. We believe this trend will continue through December as well and the numbers will continue to remain positive,” said NS Venkatesh, CEO, Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).

The net inflows into equity funds were at a two-month low of Rs 15,536 crore in November, while debt funds witnessed outflows of Rs 4,707 crore, according to the data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India

Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch stated that the capital markets regulator aims to sachetise mutual fund investments, similar to Hindustan Lever's s

The stock market is scaling new highs every day. Both the S&P BSE Sensex and Nifty hit new highs and it seems they are going to rise even further. Some investors are concerned. Should they worry?

The medium-term outlook for equity markets is not positive due to various domestic and global factors. However, there are opportunities for savvy investors to tidy up their finances and take advantage of market corrections.

Retail investors should stick to the steady returns of mutual funds or listed stocks, instead of the quick gains from high-risk IPOs

Unlike the listed stocks, IPOs present a high information asymmetry between the seller and buyers. For years, IPOs have been pitched to retail investors as being advantageous to them. However, the reality is that IPOs sharply favour the sellers, rather than public participants. The regulators may try to level the playing field, but retail buyers still operate at an inherent disadvantage.

Equity mutual fund investors are extremely happy with the performance of their schemes in the last one year. However, SIP investors in 10 equity funds may not be very happy.

“I am quite happy that the whole system is revolving around the SIP way of investing in the mutual fund market, which is good news from the sustainability of the overall flows, as well as the experience that investors can get will be far superior. Therefore SIP will always remain the best tip that one can get.”