A total of 16 mutual funds and one SIF are currently open for subscription across categories including ETFs, index funds, sectoral funds, thematic funds, and small-cap funds. Several schemes from Edelweiss, Angel One, DSP, Groww, Kotak, Franklin, Bandhan, Bajaj Finserv, Helios, Samco, PGIM India and Diviniti are accepting subscriptions, with closing dates ranging from November 17 to November 28.New funds

Mutual funds recorded complete exits from 19 stocks in October as fund houses actively reshaped their portfolios. Major players such as HDFC MF, SBI MF, Kotak MF, Axis MF, Nippon India MF, Quant MF, and ICICI Prudential MF trimmed positions across sectors, offloading names including Coal India, NTPC, Bajaj Auto, Marico, and ICICI Lombard. The exits reflect ongoing realignments driven by market conditions, sector strategies, and fund-specific mandates.

Eight equity mutual funds recorded monthly inflows exceeding Rs 2,500 crore, led by Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund with Rs 6,076 crore. HDFC, SBI, Nippon India, ICICI Prudential and Motilal Oswal schemes also posted strong additions, reflecting robust investor participation.

Baroda BNP Paribas Large and Midcap Fund has delivered strong long-term performance, turning a Rs 10,000 SIP into Rs 9.61 lakh over five years. With consistent benchmark outperformance and AUM crossing Rs 1,500 crore, the fund reinforces its position as a balanced wealth-creation option.

JioBlackRock Mutual Fund held Rs 13,013 crore in AUM during October, with its top stock positions led by HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries. Key allocations also included Infosys, SBI, L&T, TCS and Bharti Airtel, while smaller but notable stakes were held in HCL Technologies and ITC.

Midcap mutual funds are attracting more investor interest than small caps, driven by relative stability, earnings visibility, and healthier liquidity. While both categories see positive flows, midcaps have maintained a clear lead, offering a balance between growth and reduced volatility. Experts suggest rebalancing towards midcaps for improved portfolio quality and reduced risk.

Aggressive hybrid mutual fundsare mandated to invest in a mix of equity (or stocks) and debt. As per Sebi norms, these schemes must invest 65-80% in stocks, and 20-35% in debt. This mixed portfolio helps to deal with the market volatility better. When the equity market is in turmoil, the debt part of the portfolio softens the blow. This helps new investors to continue with their investments without worrying too much about volatility.

SAMCO Asset Management introduces India's first momentum-based small-cap fund. The fund will invest in emerging businesses showing strong growth. Its New Fund Offer opens on November 14, 2025, and closes on November 28. This fund aims to capture early-stage growth in India's expanding market. It uses a proprietary strategy to identify companies with superior business and price momentum.

Mirae Asset Mutual Fund has launched the Mirae Asset Infrastructure Fund, an open-ended equity scheme focused on India's infrastructure sector. The NFO opens on November 17 and closes on December 1, aiming to capitalize on a multi-decadal super-cycle driven by government and private capital expenditure.

HDFC Bank topped mutual funds favourite stocks in October, followed by ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, and SBI. Over 550 schemes held these large-cap favourites, showing strong institutional confidence.

Kotak Life Science Fund I has invested Rs 40 crore in Mediversal Healthcare, a regional player focused on affordable and accessible medical care in Eastern India. This funding, alongside contributions from Asha Ventures, will fuel Mediversal's expansion across Bihar and neighboring districts.

The Wealth Company Mutual Fund has launched a new Multi Asset Allocation Fund, opening for subscription on November 19. This hybrid fund actively balances equity, debt, and commodities like gold and silver for long-term wealth creation and inflation hedging. It aims for tax efficiency by maintaining a hybrid structure.

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund, Indias largest flexi cap fund by assets, maintained a steady portfolio in October 2025. It increased stakes in 10 major stocks, trimmed HCL Tech holdings, and made no new entries or exits. The fund remains focused on selective, fundamentals-driven investments with ample liquidity for future opportunities.

Six mutual funds collectively exited around 12 smallcap stocks in October, according to Nuvama Institutional Equities. HDFC, ICICI Prudential, and Quant Mutual Funds led the sell-offs, actively reshaping their portfolios.

Mutual funds significantly increased their cash holdings by Rs 10,000 crore in October, reaching over Rs 2.09 lakh crore. This rise, representing 4.94% of total AUM, saw ICICI Prudential MF leading with the highest cash allocation. Despite this, equity AUM also saw a substantial increase, indicating continued investment activity.

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Mutual funds boosted their cash reserves in October, with significant investments in companies like LG Electronics and ITC. Large-cap funds favored Kotak Mahindra Bank and Reliance Industries, while mid-cap additions included Canara HSBC Life. Small-cap investors showed interest in Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, contrasting with selling in Kaynes Technology.

Mutual fund investors are increasingly choosing multi-asset allocation funds over gold ETFs. This trend shows a preference for diversification across various asset classes. Experts suggest this shift is tactical, with gold performing strongly and equities at high valuations. Multi-asset funds offer convenience and tax efficiency, making them attractive for long-term investment strategies.

When you are following value investing principles, there may be periods when your stocks would underperform in the market. All you need to do at that time is just to stick to your strategy and wait patiently. However, the last few years taught investors that it is not easy to follow. Many investors lost patience and they sold their investments.

Mutual fund managers actively rebalanced portfolios in October as equities rose, with significant activity in the banking sector. Private banks and finance companies saw both substantial buying and selling. Selective interest also emerged in IT stocks like HCL Tech and Tech Mahindra, indicating a focus on undervalued companies with potential for valuation expansion.

Indias NCDEX has received final board approval to launch a digital mutual fund distribution platform, targeting investors in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The platform will compete with BSEs Star MF and NSEs NMF, pending regulatory clearance, as NCDEX expands into equity and derivatives markets.

The Diviniti Equity Long Short Fund is a next-generation equity strategy designed to capture growth across market cycles while aiming to limit downside risks.

Computer Age Management Services Limited (CAMS), Indias largest registrar and transfer agent, has announced plans to catalyze the growth of the mutual funds industry by further bolstering its operating Infrastructure, talent and technological spine, according to a press release.

Equity mutual fund inflows fell by nearly 19% in October to Rs 24,690 crore from Rs 30,421 crore in September, according to AMFI data. Flexi cap funds led with Rs 8,928 crore in inflows, while mid cap, small cap, and multi cap categories saw sharp declines. Sectoral and thematic funds were the only segments to register growth, while ELSS and dividend yield funds recorded outflows, indicating a cautious investor sentiment amid market volatility.

Seven mid-cap stocks, including Indian Overseas Bank, were not held by mutual funds in the September quarter. According to Ventura's analysis, fund managers made prudent decisions on six of these stocks.

Gold ETF inflows dipped 7% to Rs 7,743 crore in October, following a record September surge, yet experts say the momentum signals investors steady preference for gold as a safe-haven and portfolio diversifier amid global volatility, inflation worries, and persistent geopolitical risks.

Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, extending gains after SoftBank Group trimmed losses, while Sony Group helped the broader Topix to close at a fresh high on a robust annual profit forecast.

Monthly mutual fund SIP contributions hit a record Rs 29,529 crore in October, while the SIP stoppage ratio eased to 74.85% from Septembers 76.27%. New SIP registrations rose to 60.25 lakh against 57.73 lakh in September, with 45.10 lakh SIPs discontinued or completed.

Sunil Singhania's Abakkus Mutual Fund has filed a draft with SEBI for its first offering, the Abakkus Liquid Fund. This open-ended scheme aims to generate optimal returns with moderate risk and high liquidity by investing in debt and money market instruments with maturities up to 91 days. The fund house also has a flexi-cap fund pending approval.

Sectoral and thematic mutual fund inflows rose nearly 12% in October. These funds became top contributors to new fund offer collections. Experts note investor interest in sectors like financial services and manufacturing. This trend reflects prevailing sentiment and policy-linked themes.

According to Sebi norms, focused equity mutual fund schemes must invest in a portfolio of maximum 30 stocks. These schemes have no other restrictions when it comes to investing- like flexi cap schemes they can invest in any market capitalisations and sectors. If that investment strategy appeals to you, you can get to know more about focused equity schemes.

Mutual funds invest in IPOs as Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) and anchor investors, securing higher allotment certainty. While no specific restrictions exist beyond SEBI guidelines, fund managers justify IPO investments for diversification and exposure to new models. However, recent criticism targets funds for investing in overpriced IPOs, potentially compromising fiduciary duty and passing on risks to retail investors.

Equity mutual fund inflows dipped 19% in October to 24,690 crore as investors adopted a cautious stance amid market uncertainty. While SIPs saw a marginal rise, debt funds attracted 1.60 lakh crore, primarily driven by liquid and overnight schemes. Hybrid categories also witnessed increased inflows, signaling a focus on diversification and risk management.

Despite Octobers market rally, mutual fund inflows across large, mid, and small-cap categories fell sharplyup to 58%as investors booked profits and shifted to safer or diversified funds amid valuation worries and market volatility.

PGIM India Mutual Fund has launched a new investment scheme, the PGIM India Multi Asset Allocation Fund. This fund aims for long-term capital growth by investing across equity, debt, gold, silver, REITs, and InvITs. The fund offers investors a diversified approach to navigate market cycles and capture opportunities.

HDFC Mutual Fund launched the HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund, an open-ended scheme tracking Indias top three companies by market cap in over 20 sectors, offering diversified leadership exposure.

PPFAS Mutual Fund is launching a new large-cap fund. The fund house will only introduce new products under specific conditions. The chairman highlighted that simplification, differentiation, and personal investment excitement drive this launch. More details will be shared at the unitholders' meeting on November 22, 2025. This fund aims for long-term wealth creation.

Mutual fund SIPs saw a small rise in October. However, equity mutual fund inflows dropped significantly. This happened even as the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex indices gained ground. Investors are showing mixed trends in their investment patterns. The market continues to evolve with these shifts.

Equity mutual fund inflows dropped in October by 19%. This happened even as Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex gained. Flexicap funds attracted the most money. Mid-cap and small-cap funds saw lower inflows. Dividend yield and ELSS funds experienced outflows. Debt funds reported substantial inflows, reversing previous withdrawals. Liquid funds led the debt category inflows.

HDFC Defence Fund adjusted its holdings in October. The fund increased its investment in Bharat Forge, Eicher Motors, and Astra Microwave Products. It also reduced its stake in BEML, Dee Development Engineers, Avalon Technologies, and JNK India. A complete exit was made from Techno Electric & Engineering Company. The fund's assets under management grew to Rs 7,556 crore.

Flexi cap mutual funds offer the fund managers the freedom to invest across market capitalisations and sectors/themes. It means the fund managers can invest anywhere based on his outlook on the market. Flexi cap schemes are typically recommended to moderate investors to create wealth over a long period of time. Ideally, one should invest in these schemes with an investment horizon of five to seven years.

Nearly 14 small-cap stocks with sizeable market capitalisations were absent from mutual fund portfolios in the September quarter, according to Ventura. The report analyses whether these omissions reflected prudent fund management, missed opportunities, or corporate actions that influenced stock movements rather than fundamental performance.

DSP Mutual Fund has launched the DSP MSCI India ETF, an open-ended fund replicating the MSCI India Index (TRI). It offers diversified exposure to large and mid-cap Indian companies, providing a tax-efficient and globally benchmarked route to invest in Indias growth story.

PPFAS Mutual Fund has filed a draft with Sebi to launch Parag Parikh Large Cap Fund, an open-ended equity scheme focusing on large-cap stocks for long-term capital appreciation. The fund will benchmark against Nifty 100-TRI and carry no exit load.

Six mutual fund managers now manage assets above 1 lakh crore as of September 2025, led by Axis MFs Shreyash Devalkar at 1.31 lakh crore. HDFCs Roshi Jain and PPFASs Rajeev Thakkar follow, with strong AUM growth trends.

Mutual funds invested over Rs 8,752 crore in recent IPOs during the September 2025 quarter, primarily in small-cap companies. Equity schemes saw significant inflows, while debt schemes experienced outflows. Monthly SIP contributions reached an all-time high of Rs 29,361 crore.

ITI Mutual Fund today announced the launch of its Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) platform with the debut of its first offering the Diviniti Equity Long Short Fund, a next-generation equity strategy designed to capture growth across market cycles while aiming to limit downside risks.

Nearly 29 equity mutual funds have delivered over 20% XIRR on five-year SIPs, with Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund leading at 25.67%. A monthly Rs 10,000 SIP in this fund would have grown to Rs 11.16 lakh. Several midcap and small cap funds also showcased strong performance, highlighting potential for significant wealth creation through consistent investing.