Mutual funds related FAQs

What is the history of indian mutual funds and role of SEBI in mutual funds in India ?

Unit Trust of India was India's first mutual funds established in 1963. In the early 1990s, government allowed public sector banks and institutions the establishment of mutual funds. In 1992, Securities and Exchange Board of India was established.  There are two motive of SEBI  : to protect the interests of investors in securities, and to promote and regulate the securities markets.
SEBI is responsible for regulating mutual funds. SEBI published regulations concerning mutual funds in 1993. In 1993, SEBI issued regulations for mutual funds. After that, private sector organizations were allowed to sponsor mutual funds and allow them to access the capital market. In 1996, the regulations were revised completely and amended from time-to-time. SEBI issues guidelines from time to time for mutual funds to protect investors' rights.
All mutual funds promoted by public and private entities, as well as those promoted abroad, are subject to the same set Regulations. All mutual funds are subject to SEBI inspections and monitoring. No difference in the regulatory requirements. The mutual funds sponsoring the schemes are subject to the risks


Can an investor nominate an individual as nominee in the units of mutual funds ?


What happens to the money if mutual fund scheme is wound up ?


How investors can file their complaint ?


How a mutual fund can register with SEBI ?


How Net Asset Value determined after apply ?


How many types of mutual funds scheme ?


What does Tax saving scheme means ?


What does Exchange trade fund work ?


What does Capital protection oriented scheme work ?


What does Expense ratio work ?


What does CAS ( consolidated Account Statement ) means ?


Do I need to pay entry charge to the person who sells mutual fund scheme ?


From where an investor get the information about the actual commission paid to distributors and about TER ?


What does ASBA ( Application Supported by Blocked Amounts ) means ?


What does Direct Plan work ?


Can an investor make payment through cash in mutual funds ?


How much fee payable by a MF / AMC ?


What are the restrictions on the fees that can pay for the scheme ?


In the limit of expense is service tax included ?


What is the timing for SEBI's observations on SID ?