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19 Oct 2026
1 Finance gets in-principle approval for India’s first MF Lite AMC licence
1 Finance has received SEBI’s in-principle approval to establish India’s first MF Lite asset management company, targeting a Q4 FY27 launch. The proposed AMC will offer passive investment products, including index funds and ETFs, subject to final regulatory registration.
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19 Oct 2026
Mutual fund holdings of IT stocks sink to record low in September
Indian mutual funds decreased their investment in Information Technology stocks amid worries about artificial intelligence disruption and reduced client spending. The sector's weight in equity assets dropped significantly, affecting major companies like Infosys and TCS. While some fund managers reduced holdings, others increased their investments in select stocks such as Infosys and TCS. The Nifty IT index experienced substantial losses but saw a rebound recently, improving investor sentiment.
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18 Oct 2026
Know Your Fund Manager | Aman Chowhan – Senior Fund Manager – Research & Investment at Abakkus Investment Managers
Hailing from Raipur and having spent formative years in Mumbai, this finance enthusiast embarked on a journey in equity markets after earning an MBA. Currently directing multiple funds at Abakkus AMC, they emphasize thorough research and strategic equity investments aimed at sustainable growth. The thrill of navigating the ever-evolving equity landscape fuels their dedication, showcasing a deep passion for the world of finance and investment.
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17 Oct 2026
Explained: Want to know how long your investment will take to triple? Use Rule 114
Rule 114 helps investors estimate how long mutual fund investments may take to triple based on expected annual returns. Dividing 114 by the return rate gives the approximate timeframe, supporting long-term financial planning. However, the formula provides only an estimate, as mutual fund returns fluctuate and are never guaranteed.
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17 Oct 2026
REC and Cochin Shipyard among top 5 midcap stocks that saw highest mutual fund selling in September
Mutual funds recorded their highest September net selling in five midcap stocks: Rail Vikas, Lodha Developers, REC, Cochin Shipyard and Hindustan Copper, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services data.
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16 Oct 2026
Can a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP build a Rs 2 crore corpus? Check how long it may take
A Rs 10,000 monthly mutual fund SIP could build a Rs 2 crore corpus in 25 years and six months at 12% annual returns. Increasing contributions annually by 5% or 10% could shorten the timeline to 22 years and nine months or 20 years and one month, respectively.
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16 Oct 2026
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund: Kalyan Jewellers, MCX, Paytm among top 10 stock holdings in September
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund held an AUM of Rs 1.70 lakh crore across 93 funds as of September 30, 2026. According to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services, One 97 Communications, Eternal, Kalyan Jewellers, MCX, and Sterlite Technologies featured among the fund house's top 10 equity portfolio holdings.
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16 Oct 2026
Sunil Singhania-backed Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund increases stake in RIL, HDFC Bank, Groww, and 32 others in September
Sunil Singhania-founded Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund increased holdings in Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Groww and 32 other stocks in September. The fund also added Zydus Lifesciences, exited Cyient DLM and trimmed stakes in two stocks.
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16 Oct 2026
Vedanta Power and Cupid among top 5 smallcap stocks that saw highest mutual fund buying in September
Five smallcap stocks saw the highest net buying by mutual funds in September, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Cupid led the list, with a 337.7% month-on-month rise in value change, followed by Bharat Coking, Vedanta Power, Godawari Power and Natco Pharma.
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