Nithin Kamath highlighted the lack of an advisory ecosystem in India, particularly RIAs and MFDs, as a major hurdle for the mutual fund industry’s growth. He emphasized the importance of MFDs in reaching smaller cities and towns. Despite the growth in SIP investments, the industry needs a stronger advisory network for further expansion.
Sebi permits use of mutual funds for IAs, RAs deposit compliance
Sebi has allowed investment advisers and research analysts to use liquid mutual funds and overnight mutual funds for meeting their mandatory deposit requirements, providing an
August 13, 2025