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One global fund reopens to new SIPs

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:57:32 +0530

Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua is the only international fund open to new investors. See which of the 60 overseas funds still take old SIPs and where ETF premiums stand.

Your index fund may stop borrowing money it never needed

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:19:37 +0530

SEBI wants mutual fund schemes to net same-day buy and sell obligations. It will not change your NAV, but index funds may borrow less and hold less idle cash.

SEBI is fixing the auction. It should fix the right part

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:16:48 +0530

SEBI is reviewing how derivatives settle after the closing auction. Its transparency caught an alleged manipulator in six days. The cancellation window is the gap.

5 equity funds just earned a perfect five-star rating

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:16:09 +0530

Five equity funds have earned a perfect five-star Value Research rating this month. See which funds made the cut and what drove their top scores.

SIPs in global funds are shut again. Here is what is left

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0530

HSBC has shut its three international funds to fresh SIPs. Here are the options left for Indian investors, from domestic funds to LRS, GIFT City and ETFs.

Three global funds reopen to new SIPs

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:26:02 +0530

Fresh overseas SIPs are open again through HSBC, but access keeps changing. Here’s what investors should know before starting a new international fund SIP.

Funds with a global slice

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

International funds are harder to access, but some Indian mutual funds invest abroad. Here are diversified funds with global exposure and what to know before investing.

Parag Parikh's Thakkar promises single-digit cash

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

Rajeev Thakkar explains Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund's cash position, IT bets, HDFC Bank holding and strategy as investors assess its recent performance.

2026 has already sacked last year's winners

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

Silver, gold and banking funds led in 2025, but pharma and small caps now lead. See how mutual fund winners have changed and what investors should do.

5 small-cap funds that grew ₹10K SIPs to ₹35L+ in 10 yrs

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:59:17 +0530

A Rs 10,000 monthly SIP in these five small-cap funds grew to over Rs 35 lakh in 10 years. Check out their SIP returns, ratings, AUM and top holdings.

A global fund reopens even as others keep shutting

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:04:47 +0530

Some global mutual funds have reopened SIPs while others remain frozen. See which funds are open, why limits matter and how global ETFs compare..

Parag Parikh's Thakkar promises single-digit cash

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:43:42 +0530

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund manager and fund house CIO Rajeev Thakkar explains the fund’s current cash position, recent underperformance and investment strategy.

15%+ returns in 10 years: 9 flexi-cap funds that did it

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0530

These nine flexi-cap funds delivered over 15 per cent SIP returns in 10 years. Compare their performance, portfolios, ratings and find out if they're right for you.

PGIM and Edelweiss pause existing SIPs in global funds

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:47:36 +0530

Global mutual fund SIPs are shutting across fund houses. See what it means for your investments, ETF premiums and alternative ways to invest abroad.

4 equity funds get a ratings upgrade in July. Own any?

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:12:03 +0530

See which four equity mutual funds earned a Value Research ratings upgrade in July 2026, what improved their rankings and what investors should watch next.

2026 has already sacked last year's winners

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:15:05 +0530

Mutual fund returns in 2026 swung sharply across categories. See which funds led, which lagged and the one portfolio move investors should actually make.

Domestic mutual funds that own foreign equity

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:22:48 +0530

International mutual funds are shut to new SIPs. See which Indian mutual funds still own global stocks like Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft and other ways to invest abroad.

No global fund will start your SIPs; ETFs cost extra

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:57:11 +0530

All international mutual funds have stopped new SIP registrations. Here's why, what options remain, and the hidden cost of investing through global ETFs.

Manufacturing funds won last year. Long record, a coin toss

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:27:41 +0530

Manufacturing funds shone over the past year, but long-term data tells a different story. Here's what the numbers say before you think of investing.

The cost of 'dynamism'

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

Only four of 23 dynamic bond funds beat the average short-duration fund over three years. Here is why the flexibility promise has not translated into better returns.