Renowned Fund Managers in the Indian Mutual Fund Industry

 The Indian Mutual Fund industry has approximately 45 Asset Management Companies (AMCs) as of November 2025, regulated by SEBI and tracked by AMFI. Listing every single fund manager across all AMCs would be exhaustive (thousands of professionals), so I've focused on renowned or top-performing fund managers based on track records, AUM managed, awards (e.g., Morningstar, CNBC), and industry recognition. For each, I've included:

• Experience: Years in industry and key highlights.
• Education: Key qualifications.
• MF Schemes Operating: Major schemes they manage or co-manage (focusing on flagship/high-AUM ones).

I've grouped them by their primary AMC for clarity. Selection criteria: Managers with consistent outperformance (e.g., >category average over 3-5 years), high AUM (>₹10,000 Cr where applicable), and media mentions. Data sourced from AMFI, Value Research, Morningstar, and AMC websites (as of Nov 2025). Note: "Operating" means currently managing; schemes can change. This covers ~20 renowned managers across 15 major AMCs (top by AUM); for niche AMCs (e.g., ITI, Zerodha), renowned managers are fewer, so I've prioritized impact.

Decoding NIFTY’s Hourly Rhythm for Derivatives Traders

Since its official launch on April 22, 1996, the Nifty 50 index has evolved into India’s most tracked benchmark, representing the performance of 50 large-cap companies across 13 sectors. With a base value of 1000 set on November 3, 1995, Nifty has delivered a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of ~12.93% as of April 2025—a testament to India’s economic expansion and market maturity.

Parallel to this growth, India’s derivatives market has undergone a dramatic transformation. While commodity futures date back to 1875 via the Bombay Cotton Trade Association, modern exchange-traded equity derivatives began in June 2000, when SEBI permitted trading in Nifty and Sensex index futures. Today, derivatives trading accounts for over 99% of NSE’s turnover, with options becoming the preferred instrument for retail and institutional traders alike.

 At the heart of intraday decision-making lies the candlestick chart—a Japanese invention from the 18th century that visually captures market sentiment through price action. Patterns like Hammer, Engulfing, and Doji offer traders a psychological map of buyer-seller dynamics, especially when paired with volume and open interest shifts.

But beyond price and time, some traders turn to planetary horas—a Vedic astrology concept where each hour is ruled by a planet (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn). These planetary hours, starting at sunrise, are believed to influence market mood and momentum. For example, Venus Hora on Fridays is traditionally bullish, while Saturn Hora may signal consolidation or caution.

History of Mutual Funds in India

The mutual fund industry in India has a rich history, evolving significantly over the decades. Here is an overview of its development:

 Early Beginnings

1963: The journey of mutual funds in India began with the establishment of the Unit Trust of India (UTI) by an Act of Parliament. UTI was the first and only mutual fund company in the country, and it operated under the control of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). 

1964: UTI launched its first scheme, Unit Scheme 1964 (US-64), which became highly popular among investors.

Entry of Public Sector Funds

1987: The public sector banks and financial institutions entered the mutual fund space. Key players included:

- State Bank of India Mutual Fund

- Canara Bank Mutual Fund

- Punjab National Bank Mutual Fund

These institutions brought new schemes and increased the reach of mutual funds across the country.