Value Research Online

Sensex fell 11.5%. Investors put in Rs 40,450 crore anyway

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:50:57 +0530

Markets dropped hard in March 2026. Investors didn't flinch; Rs 40,450 crore flowed into equity funds. Here's what the numbers reveal about how retail India now behaves in a crash.

The Nifty's P/E slipped below 20. What does that mean?

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:58:07 +0530

The Nifty's P/E is at March 2020 levels. But retail ownership is at a record high and SIP flows are still strong. The opportunity is real, just different. Here's how.

Franklin Templeton steps into SIF with a long-short fund

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:44:51 +0530

Franklin Templeton's Sapphire Equity Long-Short SIF can profit from both rising and falling stocks. NFO opens April 10 to 24, 2026. Minimum investment is Rs 10 lakh.

What steered the Indian market this month?

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

From the IDFC Bank fraud to the West Asia conflict, here's what made to the newsFrom the IDFC Bank fraud to the West Asia conflict, here's what made to the news

Lakshya AMC gets SEBI nod, marks return of ETF pioneers

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:17:27 +0530

Lakshya AMC, led by Benchmark AMC founders, receives SEBI approval to launch mutual funds. Can this ETF pioneer team reshape passive investing in India?

The gift card that could get more Indians investing

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:35:14 +0530

SEBI wants to let people gift mutual fund investments like gift cards, capped at Rs 10,000. Here is how the proposal works, who can use it and what safeguards apply.

SEBI wants to make nominations less of a headache

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:56:33 +0530

SEBI wants nomination to be the default for demat accounts and mutual fund folios, with fewer mandatory fields, a four-nominee cap, and removal of the incapacitation clause.

Equity funds attract flows while gold ETFs cool off

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:02:53 +0530

AMFI data shows equity mutual funds attracting steady inflows in February while gold ETF demand cooled and silver ETFs saw outflows after the January surge!

Axis Mutual Fund names R Sivakumar as the new CIO

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:07:03 +0530

Axis AMC appoints R Sivakumar as its new CIO, succeeding Ashish Gupta. A long-time leader at the fund house, he will now guide the AMC’s investment strategy.

Stories that moved the market this month

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

From Blackstone to a rise in STT, here's what made the headlines this monthFrom Blackstone to a rise in STT, here's what made the headlines this month

Gold ETFs nearly match equity inflows in January

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:44:48 +0530

January mutual fund data by AMFI shows investors rotating sharply towards gold and silver ETFs as equities corrected, while SIP inflows stayed steady in the period.

Demat fund investors may soon withdraw money more easily

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:35:03 +0530

SEBI has proposed allowing standing instructions for SWP and STP in demat-held mutual fund units, reducing friction and bringing them on par with SOA investors.

The tide turns: India-US trade deal breaks the gloom

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:54:48 +0530

A surprise India-US trade deal cuts tariffs sharply, boosts export competitiveness and shifts FII sentiment. What it means for markets, sectors and investors now

The month's biggest market stories

Sun, 01 Feb 2026

A quick look at the developments that shaped the Indian marketA quick look at the developments that shaped the Indian marketA quick look at the developments that

AMFI calls for indexation, LTCG relief in Budget 2026

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:07:57 +0530

Ahead of Budget 2026, AMFI has urged to fix debt fund taxation, raise LTCG limits and remove tax frictions, saying current rules discourage long-term investing.

State Street to invest Rs 580 cr for 23% stake in Groww AMC

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:17:08 +0530

State Street Global Advisors will invest about Rs 580 crore to acquire up to 23% in Groww AMC, strengthening its India presence while Groww retains control.

Gold ETF inflows surge 3x as equity flows slip in December

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:46:06 +0530

Gold ETF inflows surged threefold in December 2025 as equity fund inflows softened. SIPs hit a record while investors tilted towards gold and multi-asset funds.

No change in small-savings scheme rates for Jan-Mar 2026

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:25:06 +0530

SCSS, PPF and other small-savings schemes to maintain last quarter's rates

Market makers & headline grabbers

Thu, 01 Jan 2026

From the rupee's slump to repo rate cuts, here's what made the headlines

NPS equity funds can now invest in gold, silver ETFs & IPOs

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:54:54 +0530

New NPS rules allow equity funds to invest in gold, silver ETFs, REITs, AIFs and IPOs, improving diversification while tightening quality filters for debt portfolios.