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Is a long-term fund an equity or debt fund?

Sebi's recent mutual fund category renaming has created potential investor confusion. Long Duration Funds are now Long Term Funds, which are debt-based. This change may mislead investors seeking equity for long-term goals. Fund houses must now align scheme names with modified category designations. The regulator aims to standardize names and reduce scheme duplication across the industry.

31 Aug 2026 6:30 am