SEBI Data Shows Rise in Negative Mutual Fund Returns; Overseas Investment Caps Affect New SIPs
Recent data from SEBI shows a rise in mutual fund schemes delivering negative returns, increasing from 243 in 2024-25 to 731 in 2025-26, reflecting a subdued market environment. Concurrently, expectations for consistent double-digit returns may need adjustment. Additionally, Indian mutual funds have halted fresh investments in international schemes due to regulatory caps on overseas exposure set by SEBI and RBI to protect foreign exchange reserves, limiting new SIP registrations despite ongoing investor interest in global diversification.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 52/100.
Outlets measured: thefinancialexpress, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 18 Aug, 08:56 am. Other outlets followed.