SEBI's New MF-PMS Rule: What SIF Distributors Need to Know

access_time 2026-08-28T10:14:21.161Z face Prof. Sheetal Kunder
SEBI's MF-PMS Proposal 2026: What It Means for SIF and Mutual Fund Distributors SEBI has proposed a new Mutual Fund-only PMS category, MF-PMS, that would let a professional manage a client's money using only mutual funds, ETFs and SIF, nothing else. This blog explains what's actually being proposed...

Mutual Fund Industry in India: Full History

access_time 2026-08-28T09:52:12.038Z face Prof. Sheetal Kunder
History of Mutual Funds in India: From UTI to ₹85 Lakh Crore India's mutual fund industry began in 1963 with a single fund, the Unit Trust of India, and has since grown into a ₹85.76 lakh crore market serving 28.09 crore investor folios. That growth passed through a public-sector monopoly, the arri...

How to Pass NISM V-A on Your First Attempt

access_time 2026-08-28T09:42:16.837Z face Prof. Sheetal Kunder
NISM V-A Exam Preparation: How to Pass on Your First Attempt NISM Series V-A, the Mutual Fund Distributors exam required for an AMFI ARN, is structurally the easiest paper in the NISM series: 100 questions, two hours, 50% to pass, and no negative marking. The real challenge isn't the format, it's t...

NISM 15 Success Story: How an IT Professional Cleared NISM Series XV

access_time 2026-08-27T15:58:15.417Z face Prof. Sheetal Kunder
From IT to NISM 15 Success - A Practical Research Analyst Exam Journey Quick Read NISM 15 can initially feel difficult for IT, engineering, and non-finance students because of unfamiliar financial terms, calculations, and market concepts. However, Mr Siva Sankar's experience shows that complete wor...

NISM Series V-D Exam Study Guide: Pan-India Prep Plan for 2026

access_time 2026-08-24T16:41:59.013Z face Prof Sheetal Kunder
The Ultimate Pan-India Study Guide to Cracking the NISM Series V-D Exam and Winning on Your First Attempt India's mutual fund and wealth advisory space is changing fast. SEBI and NISM keep updating certification rules, and the NISM Series V-D: Mutual Fund - Specialized Investment Fund Distributors ...