Here are the key Indian market, economy and personal-finance developments to know this morning, compiled from leading business news sources.
Key points
- India's SIP flows reached a record Rs 32,490 crore in September 2026, doubling in under three years, according to Franklin Templeton India MF. [1]
- SEBI will make direct mutual fund plans the default option on AMC digital platforms starting November 1, requiring investors choosing regular plans to be informed about higher costs. [2]
- Indian equities recovered as the Sensex rose and Nifty surpassed 22,900 following the US Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged. [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
- Finmin pegs Q2 expansion at 7.35%,flags capital pressure over US yield — Economic Times, 30 Oct, 06:28 IST
- Abolish LTCG, rationalise STCG, STT rates on equities: PHDCCI to Finance Ministry — Economic Times, 29 Oct, 15:17 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.