The expense ratio of mutual funds represents the costs of managing the fund, including administration fees, fund management, and marketing expenses. Recently, SEBI introduced changes to bring more transparency in how these costs are disclosed, which is expected to make it easier for investors to compare funds. The new norms will improve investor trust and potentially drive cost-effective fund choices.

Equity mutual fund inflows in India dropped by 8.8% to ₹6,026 crore in October 2025, signaling a slowdown in investor sentiment amid market volatility. While the decline reflects cautious investor behavior, the RBI’s announcement of a ₹50,000 crore liquidity facility for mutual funds is expected to provide stability. The filing by ICICI Prudential for two new SIFs also suggests continued interest in structured fund products as a diversification strategy.