Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday extended the timeline till March 1 for the implementation of an additional incentives structure for mutual fund distributors for onboarding new individual investors from B-30 cities and new women investors from any city.
Despite headline index weakness, underlying market structure shows improvement with successive higher bottoms forming. Rohit Srivastava notes heavy sectoral rotation, with banking, metals, and autos showing strength. He favors second-line private lenders over large banks for better momentum.
Rathis standout performance is particularly notable given its recent debut on the stock exchanges on September 30, 2025. Its initial public offering (IPO), the company raised around Rs 746 crore, setting the stage for its strong early momentum.
Five equity mutual fund schemes delivered strong benchmark outperformance over three years, led by Bandhan Small Cap Fund. High up capture ratios highlight their ability to outperform indices during bullish market phases, according to ACE MF data.