India finance

March slowdown: Sectoral fund investments plunge, but historical returns tell another story

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March slowdown: Sectoral fund investments plunge, but historical returns tell another story

The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) reported a dramatic decrease in net investments in Sectoral/Thematic Funds for March, displaying a 97% drop. The inflows fell sharply to Rs 170.09 crore from a substantial Rs 5,711.58 crore in February. This significant downturn follows a robust year in 2024, when sectoral and thematic funds collectively … Read more

From job seekers to job creators: Mudra Yojana triggers mass entrepreneurship in India

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From job seekers to job creators: Mudra Yojana triggers mass entrepreneurship in India

Launched in 2015 to democratise access to finance, the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s entrepreneurial transformation, disbursing over ₹32.61 lakh crore in loans to more than 52 crore beneficiaries. The scheme has redefined the country’s credit space by shifting the focus from politically influenced corporate lending to empowering … Read more