The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has put forward an important proposal for mutual fund investors. At present, people can invest only through their own bank accounts. But this rule may soon change. SEBI is now considering allowing third-party payments for mutual fund investments. This means your company or employer may be able … Read more
ICICI Prudential Asset Management has launched two new investment strategies under its ISIF platform. The company announced the launch on Tuesday, and the New Fund Offer (NFO) for both schemes is now open for investors. The subscription window for these two strategies will remain open till June 2. What Is the Main Goal of These … Read more
Edelweiss Mutual Fund has launched a new investment scheme under its Altiva Specialized Investment Fund platform. The new scheme is called the Altiva Equity X Top 100 Long Short Fund. The New Fund Offer (NFO) is currently open for investors and will remain available for subscription till June 1. During the offer period, each unit … Read more
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has made important changes to the rules related to surrendering annuity policies under the National Pension System (NPS). These new updates mainly provide relief in special situations, especially involving serious health issues. What Has Changed in NPS Annuity Rules? Under the new rules, NPS subscribers will now … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently introduced major changes in mutual fund rules. These updates come after nearly 30 years and aim to improve transparency and simplify regulations. However, many misleading claims are circulating, especially about cost reduction. Here’s a clear and simple breakdown of what has actually changed and what … Read more
DSP Mutual Fund has introduced a new investment product called the DSP Nifty FMCG ETF, an open-ended exchange traded fund (ETF). The fund is designed to closely track and replicate the performance of the Nifty FMCG Index, giving investors exposure to India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in a simple and passive way. The New … Read more
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has launched a new investment option called the Motilal Oswal Contra Fund. This is an open-ended equity mutual fund based on a contrarian investment strategy. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opened on May 8, 2026, and investors can invest in it until May 22, 2026. At a time when the stock … Read more
SEBI has introduced stricter and more transparent rules for mutual funds and index providers. The aim is to improve governance, strengthen accountability, and protect investor interests in India’s growing index-based investment market. New Rule for “Significant Index” Classification SEBI has decided that any index-based mutual fund scheme with an average Assets Under Management (AUM) of … Read more
The Ministry of Finance, Government of India has introduced important changes to foreign direct investment (FDI) rules in the insurance sector. These updates were announced through a gazette notification on May 2, 2026. The new rules, called Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026, are now in effect. Their main goal is to … Read more
If you invest in international markets through Axis Mutual Fund, this update is something you shouldn’t ignore. The fund house has decided to temporarily stop new investments in some of its popular global schemes. This change will come into effect from May 6, 2026. A similar move was earlier seen from Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund, … Read more
Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited has introduced two new index funds, giving investors a simple and low-cost way to invest in some of India’s strongest sectors. The company has launched the Invesco India BSE Sensex Index Fund and the Invesco India Nifty Bank Index Fund. These funds are ideal for investors who want to … Read more