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30 Oct 2026
ET Wealth Expo | India is still in SIP accumulation phase; SWPs may gain relevance in 25 years: Vikas Khemani
India’s SIP growth story has a long runway, with household equity exposure still in single digits and a large number of investors in the wealth-accumulation phase, says Carnelian Asset Management’s Vikas Khemani. Speaking at the ET Wealth Expo, he said SWPs may take another 25 years to gain widespread relevance as the population ages and more investors transition towards retirement.
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30 Oct 2026
ET Wealth Expo: In uncertain markets, investors can control only consistency and quality of their inputs, says Swarup Mohanty, Mirae Asset MF
Swarup Mohanty of Mirae Asset urged investors to focus on the consistency and quality of their investment decisions rather than market movements. At the ET Wealth Expo, he stressed that financial goals should drive asset allocation, cautioned against chasing past returns and highlighted the importance of buying good businesses at reasonable valuations.
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30 Oct 2026
ET Wealth Expo: US stocks epitomise anti-asset allocation; international debt better option: S Naren, ICICI Prudential MF
ICICI Prudential MF's S Naren cautions investors against chasing asset classes after sharp rallies, calling it “anti-asset allocation”. At the ET Wealth Expo, he highlighted the importance of investing in underperforming asset classes, including international debt, and using valuation indicators to guide decisions. He also discussed gold, real estate and the need for patience during market corrections.
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30 Oct 2026
New Fund Offers: 10 mutual funds and 1 SIF are currently open for subscription. Check key dates and details below
Around 10 mutual funds and one specialised investment fund (SIF) are currently open for subscription, offering investors options across silver, debt, thematic, multi-asset and equity categories. Here is a look at their minimum investment amounts and subscription closing dates.
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30 Oct 2026
MF Tracker: TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund tops returns since last Diwali with 20% gains. Is the momentum sustainable?
Since last Diwali, TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund has delivered an impressive return of 19.82%, exceeding expectations against its benchmark. The fund manager credits strategic investments concentrated in industrials, healthcare, and consumer sectors for this success. Although small-cap investments are known for their growth prospects, they necessitate careful management and patience. Experts recommend a moderate allocation tailored to individual risk appetites and suggest systematic investment plans for gradual market exposure.
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30 Oct 2026
Best short duration debt mutual funds to invest in October 2026
Short duration mutual funds invest in both short term bonds and very short term instruments. They invest in treasury bills, commercial papers, certificates of deposits and so on to take care of their liquidity needs. They also invest in corporate bonds, government securities, etc.
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29 Oct 2026
Maharashtra, New Delhi among top 10 states contributing the most to average AUM in September
Maharashtra remained the largest contributor to mutual fund assets under management (AAUM) in September 2026, with Rs 33.10 lakh crore, followed by Delhi at Rs 7.78 lakh crore. Karnataka, Gujarat and West Bengal were among the other leading contributors.
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29 Oct 2026
SIP inflows nearly double in under 3 years; investor accounts rise 12% YoY: Franklin Templeton India MF
India’s SIP flows reached a record ₹32,490 crore in September 2026, doubling in under three years. Investor participation expanded, smallcap and flexicap funds attracted strong inflows, and B30 cities gained mutual fund AUM share, reflecting broader market participation.
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29 Oct 2026
MF Query: I’m 33 and want to build wealth and buy a property. How should I allocate my mutual fund SIPs?
A 33-year-old investor aiming to build a Rs 6 crore corpus over 22 years may need to raise his annual SIP step-up from 10% to 16–17%, according to an expert. The portfolio could also benefit from replacing the underperforming small-cap fund with a large-cap scheme, adding limited gold exposure and adopting a separate SIP strategy for the Rs 25 lakh property goal.
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