Key Mutual Fund Strategies for Indian Investors in 2025

SIPs saw a growth of 98.7 million accounts in India up to October 2024; the disciplined investing culture is certainly encouraging

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Diversification into large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap funds tends to balance out the degree of risk involved and improves returns

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Low-volatility funds help reap stable returns and are good for investors with an uncertain market situation

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Index funds such as HDFC Nifty 50 are effective for the passive investors to reap steady growth

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Periodic portfolio rebalancing ensures alignment with financial goals and adaptation to market shifts

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