HDFC Equity Fund: Steady player on a safe turf

Much has been said over the years about HDFC Equity Fund, which turns 12 in December, through our past annual mutual fund rankings and numerous mutual fund stories. At the risk of being repetitive,......

Stock markets decline amid unabated foreign fund outflows, weak global trends

Benchmark Sensex dropped by nearly 451 points on Monday amid unabated foreign fund outflows, weak trends in the global markets and selling in blue-chip stocks. Photograph: Shailesh......

Equity funds are the flavour of the season

Most equity funds posted double-digit returns in the quarter ended June 2003, lending weight to the old adage in the investment industry that equities outperform all other asset classes in the long......

Mutual funds in 2025: Innovation and quality investing take centre stage

A look at the filings made with market regulator Sebi in recent months shows the kind of funds you can expect in the first quarter of 2025. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The volume of......