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Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) continued to remain the biggest support for the mutual fund industry in December, even as overall assets under management (AUM) saw a marginal decline, according to market expert and Zee Business Managing Editor Anil Singhvi.

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Mutual Funds: 15-year vs 3-year SIP — Which offers a higher probability of returns? Anil Singhvi explains

15x15x15 SIP Formula:&nbsp;Some people get confused about how to structure their SIP plan. To help them, there are several SIP formulas available in the market, and the 15x15x15 formula is one of them. What is this formula, and how does it work? Let’s find out in this write-up –

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Power of Rs 19,00,000 One-time Investment in Mutual Fund: In how much time can your lump sum investment generate Rs 3,23,00,122 corpus?

SIP–SWP trick: A monthly SIP of Rs 21,100 can grow into a Rs 1 crore corpus in 15 years at 12 per cent returns. This corpus can then provide Rs 1 lakh per month for 26 years through SWP, with a final balance of about Rs 2.8 lakh.

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AMFI Data:&nbsp;Gross fund mobilisation was Rs 14.66 lakh crore, while repurchases and redemptions were higher at Rs 15.33 lakh crore, leading to the overall net outflow. The industry had 1,908 schemes and 26.12 crore investor folios as of December 31, 2025.

AMFI Data: SIP inflows hit record Rs 31,002 crore in December 2025

Top 5 Largecap&nbsp;&amp; Midcap Mutual Funds With Best SIP Returns in 10 Years:&nbsp;As of January 8, these are the top 5&nbsp;largecap&nbsp;&amp; midcap mutual funds with the highest SIP returns over the previous 10 years. According to calculations, a Rs 23,000 monthly investment in the top fund has grown to Rs 72,90,000 in just 10 years.

Top 5 Largecap & Midcap Mutual Funds With Best SIP Returns in 10 Years: Rs 23,000 monthly SIP in No. 1 fund has led to Rs 72.90 lakh wealth

Top 5 Smallcap Mutual Funds with Highest SIP Returns: A five-year SIP of Rs 15,000 in leading smallcap mutual funds shows clear variation in outcomes. Bandhan Small Cap Fund delivered the highest corpus at Rs 16.04 lakh, followed by Invesco India Smallcap Fund at Rs 14.98 lakh. Nippon India Small Cap Fund and Quant Small Cap Fund generated similar outcomes around Rs 14.4 lakh, while Tata Small Cap Fund trailed with Rs 12.92 lakh. The comparison reinforces the importance of fund selection, patience and long-term discipline in smallcap investing.

Top 5 Smallcap Mutual Funds with Best SIP Returns in 5 Years: Rs 15,000 monthly SIP in No. 1 fund has led to Rs 16.04 lakh wealth

Top 5&nbsp;Flexicap&nbsp;Mutual Funds With Best SIP Returns in 5 Years:&nbsp;As of January 4, these are the top 5&nbsp;flexicap&nbsp;mutual funds with the highest SIP returns over the previous 5 years. According to calculations, a Rs 27,000 monthly investment in the top fund has grown to Rs 27,21,000 in just 5 years.

Top 5 Flexicap Mutual Funds With Best SIP Returns in 5 Years: Rs 27,000 monthly SIP in No. 1 fund has led to Rs 27.21 lakh wealth

Zee Business Managing Editor Anil Singhvi has outlined preferred mutual fund categories and named 20 funds across equity, hybrid and debt segments that investors can consider for 2026, based on risk profile and investment horizon.

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Top 5&nbsp;Largecap&nbsp;&amp; Midcap Mutual Funds With Best SIP Returns in 7 Years:&nbsp;As of December 29, these are the top 5&nbsp;largecap&nbsp;&amp; midcap mutual funds with the highest SIP returns over the previous 7 years. According to calculations, a Rs 35,000 monthly investment in the top fund has grown to Rs 63,29,000 in just 7 years.

Top 5 Largecap & Midcap Mutual Funds With Best SIP Returns in 7 Years: Rs 35,000 monthly SIP in No. 1 fund has led to Rs 63.29 lakh wealth

The rise in SIP inflows came as investors increasingly relied on the staggered investment route amid market volatility, which helped to offset a decline in lump‑sum investments.

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The year 2025 is a strong reminder of a classic lesson: market leadership changes often. The asset types that have been dominating for a long time can suddenly underperform, while the disregarded segments may unexpectedly bounce back with a huge market share.&nbsp;The investors who were diversified in the equity, commodities, and overseas assets were the ones with the best positioning to smoothly navigate through these changes.

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India's mutual fund industry's assets under management (AUM) may surpass Rs 300 trillion by 2035, fuelled by digital adoption, rising participation from Gen Z, women, and households in smaller towns, as well as the shift toward long‑term investing through SIPs, a report showed on Tuesday.

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Early investment can bring about substantial changes to your retirement funds, even if the monthly contribution is small. To facilitate understanding, here's a detailed explanation with simple calculations showing the difference and the effect of power of compounding.

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Mahajan explained that small-cap and mid-cap stocks have seen sharp corrections, but despite more reasonable valuations, they remain risky asset classes. Investors with long-term goals of 10 years or more may consider exposure to small and mid-cap-oriented funds, while those with 7 to 10-year goals should prefer focused or multi-cap funds.

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Top 5&nbsp;Flexicap&nbsp;Mutual Funds With Best SIP Returns in 5 Years:&nbsp;As of December 16, these are the top 5&nbsp;flexicap&nbsp;mutual funds with the highest SIP returns over the previous 5 years. According to calculations, a Rs 10,000 monthly investment in the top fund has grown to Rs 10,07,000 in just 5 years.

Top 5 Flexicap Mutual Funds With Best SIP Returns in 5 Years: Rs 10,000 monthly SIP in No. 1 fund has led to Rs 10 lakh wealth

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Mutual fund inflows remained resilient in March, supported by strong equity participation and record systematic investment plan (SIP) contributions, even as the overall assets under management (AUM) declined due to market correction and seasonal outflows from debt-oriented schemes, market experts said.

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SIP vs PPF Comparison: To understand which option can generate a higher corpus, let us compare SIP and PPF, assuming an investment of Rs 8,325 per month, or Rs 99,900 per year, over a 15-year period.

SIP vs PPF with Rs 99,900/year investment: Which can create higher corpus in 15 years?

In a volatile market where global uncertainties continue to weigh on sentiment, investors face a key question — how and where to invest now. Anil Singhvi outlined a structured approach for mutual fund investors, advising against timing the market and instead focusing on disciplined investment strategies. He also highlighted preferred fund categories and select opportunities in new fund offers (NFOs), giving a clear roadmap for investors navigating the current environment.

Mutual Fund Investment: How should you invest now? Anil Singhvi’s strategy and top MF picks explained

AMFI Data March 2026: Mutual funds recorded a net outflow of Rs 2,39,910 crore in March 2026, mainly due to heavy redemptions in debt-oriented schemes, according to AMFI data.

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Power of Rs 2.5 Lakh One-time Investment: If you're planning for your post-retirement life, you need to make a proper plan, such as what your goals are, how much time is left until retirement, and how much you need to invest. In this write-up, we will calculate how many years you may need to create a retirement corpus of Rs 50 lakh, Rs 1 crore &amp; Rs 1.5 crore with a Rs 2,50,000 lump sum investment in a mutual fund. 

Power of Rs 2.5 Lakh One-time Investment: How much time Rs 2,50,000 lump sum investment in mutual fund can take to create Rs 50 lakh, Rs 1 crore & Rs 1.5 crore retirement corpus?