Here is a quick wrap of today's Indian market session and the day's key developments, compiled from leading business news sources.
Key points
- India's SIP inflows touched a record ₹32,490 crore in September 2026, doubling in under three years, with mutual fund investor accounts rising 12% year-on-year. [1]
- SEBI will make direct mutual fund plans the default option on AMC digital platforms from November 1, while requiring investors choosing regular plans to be informed about costs. [2]
- Gold ETFs held ₹1.86 lakh crore across 26 schemes as of September 2026 despite a 4.78% monthly dip, with the top 5 schemes accounting for 80.2% of the assets. [3]
Top headlines
- SIP inflows nearly double in under 3 years; investor accounts rise 12% YoY: Franklin Templeton India MF — Economic Times, 29 Oct, 15:56 IST
- MF Query: I’m 33 and want to build wealth and buy a property. How should I allocate my mutual fund SIPs? — Economic Times, 29 Oct, 15:25 IST
- SEBI to make direct mutual fund plans default from November 1; reviews IPO and SME listing rules: Reports — Economic Times, 29 Oct, 13:30 IST
- Abolish LTCG, rationalise STCG, STT rates on equities: PHDCCI to Finance Ministry — Economic Times, 29 Oct, 15:17 IST
- Diwali Special: How to review your mutual fund holdings & improve portfolio efficiency — Economic Times, 29 Oct, 10:11 IST
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This brief was prepared with AI assistance from publicly available news headlines; numbers in [brackets] link to the original articles. It is for information only and is not investment advice or a recommendation. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully. Sahare Wealth, AMFI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor, ARN-151469.