Zerodha has done the work about which planning is being done, even small investors benefiting

Last update:04 February, 2025, 17:31 IST

Zerodha Mutual Fund has made the minimum investment and SIP amount ₹ 100 for its Gold ETF Fund of Fund, which will benefit small investors. Motilal Oswal has changed the benchmark of his ultra short-term fund.

Mutual fund There is a big news for investors. Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund and Zerodha Mutual Fund have made some significant changes in their schemes. Motilal Oswal has decided to replace the benchmark of his ultra short-term fund, while Zerodha has reduced the minimum investment and SIP amount for its gold ETF Fund of Fund (FOF) (FOF). . These changes have brought new opportunities for investors. In addition, major fund houses like SBI, Baroda BNP Paribas, and Edelweiss have launched new fund offers (NFO), which give good opportunities to invest in IT, energy and consumer sectors.

Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has decided to replace the benchmark of its Motilal Oswal Ultra Short-Term Fund. Earlier this fund was running according to Crisil Ultra Short Duration Fund B-I Index, but now it will be based on Crisil Ultra Short Duration Date A-I index. This change will be effective from 31 January 2025. The benchmark is a way of measuring a performance, which helps compare the performance of the fund. This change will provide more accurate and relevant data to investors.

On the other hand, Zerodha Mutual Fund has reduced the minimum investment and SIP for its Zerodha Gold ETF Fund of Fund (FOF). Now investors can invest in this fund in only ₹ 100 (earlier ₹ 500). This change will be applicable from 3 February 2025. This step is a major relief for small investors, who want to start investing with a low amount.

New Fund Offer (NFO)
1. If you want to invest in IT sector…
SBI Mutual Fund has launched SBI Nifty IT Index Fund. It is an open-ended scheme that aims to repeat the performance of the Nifty IT index. This fund offers a great opportunity to invest in the Indian IT sector, including software development, hardware, IT infrastructure and related activities. The Nifty IT index consists of 10 major IT companies listed on NSE. This fund will be open till 17 February 2025.

2. If you trust the energy sector…
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund has launched Baroda BNP Paribas Energy Opportunity Fund. This fund is designed to avail development opportunities in India’s energy sector. This fund will invest in equity instruments of companies associated with traditional and new energy sources. This NFO will be open till 4 February 2025.

3. Consumption of consumer goods will increase, in such a situation…
The Edelweiss Consption Fund of Edelweiss Mutual Fund is also a great opportunity for investors. This fund aims to increase capital for long periods in the consumer sector. This fund will invest in FMCG, Consumer Goods, Education, Healthcare and other consumers. This fund will be open till 14 February 2025.

SEBI preparing for 250 rupees a month SIP
Last week itself, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a counseling paper on the ‘Sacuanization of Mutual Fund’. Its purpose is to give low -income people and small investors a chance to participate in mutual funds. Under this proposal, investors will be given the facility of investment in mutual funds through a systematic investment plan (SIP) of only Rs 250 per month. SEBI says that this ‘sachitization’ will inspire investors for small investment regularly and empower the economically weaker sections.