Your Mutual Fund Scheme Renamed. What Should You Do? (2024)

Your Mutual Fund Scheme Renamed. What Should You Do? (1)


“What's in a name? That which is a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”

This Shakespearean quote, ‘What's in a name?’ is a reference often used by many to imply that names of things do not affect what they really are.

Yet, when it comes to being critical or judging something, many of us easily get carried away by the brand name.

Whether it’s a pair of jeans or toothpaste, we are fascinated with brand names over their actual effective utility and worth.

The same has been true with your investments too. Especially mutual funds.

Choose the topic of your interest:

Chapter 1. The Rationale Behind Mutual Fund Scheme Rename

Chapter 2. New Regulations For Scheme Categorisations

Chapter 3. New Scheme Categorisation

Chapter 4. Scheme Portfolios Under New Categorisation

Chapter 6. PersonalFN View on New Scheme Categorisation

Chapter 1. The Rationale Behind Mutual Fund Scheme Rename

Your Mutual Fund Scheme Renamed. What Should You Do? (2)


Many fund houses over the years have been following the practice of giving fancy names to their schemes that may not be true to its style. Instead of being innovative, they launch existing style of funds with new fancy names to garner more AUM.

For a lay investor it hardly makes any sense. Moreover, we often come across duplicate schemes in product offerings of many large fund houses.

It gives you a picture of the thought process fund houses subscribe to. Whether its philosophy is to create wealth for investors, or just garner more and more AUM to increase their revenue through management fees.

That is the reason we, at Personal FN, consider the ‘number of duplicate schemes’ as one of the important parameters when allocating a score to a fund house in our fund selection process.

In our process, we have always penalised fund houses for launching duplicate schemes. And we have been doing this for many years.

So, let us have a look at which mutual fund schemes have undergone changes and what has changed for you as an investor.

So just read on...

Chapter 2. New Regulations For Scheme Categorisations

Your Mutual Fund Scheme Renamed. What Should You Do? (3)


The age-old practice of using fancy names for mutual funds is probably ending.

While some names were glorified, and some were purely misleading. In terms of investment style, some schemes practiced completely different from what their name or objective mandate.

Nevertheless, it would not be the case anymore.

We are glad that the SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) took a step to curb this practice and came up with its circular on “Categorization and Rationalization of Mutual Fund Schemes”, in the month of October 2017.

To make investing simpler for investors, the SEBI defined 36 categories for mutual funds.

In the circular, the regulatory body directed all fund houses to relook at their scheme categorization and realign their schemes and underlying portfolios to these new categories.

It also asked them to eliminate the fancy names to better reflect the funds’ components.

“The beginning of wisdom is calling things by their correct name.” John Greene, Into The Wild.

Following this, the mutual fund houses in India are either re-categorizing their mutual fund schemes or have already done it. And the first list is already out.

Before we move on to the changes in scheme names, let us see what the classifications are defined by SEBI and what it means for you as an investor.

Chapter 3. New Scheme Categorisation

Your Mutual Fund Scheme Renamed. What Should You Do? (4)


As mentioned earlier, SEBI has allowed mutual funds to offer a scheme each across 36 subcategories. The recommended subcategories are:

TypeNo of sub-categoriesSub-categories (classes)
Equity10
  • Large cap Fund
  • Large & Midcap Fund
  • Midcap Fund
  • Small cap Fund
  • Multi cap Fund
  • Dividend Yield Fund
  • Value/Contra Fund
  • Focused Fund
  • Sectoral/Thematic Fund
  • ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Scheme)
Debt16
  • Overnight Fund
  • Liquid Fund
  • Ultra-short duration Fund
  • Low duration Fund
  • Money market Fund
  • Short duration Fund
  • Medium duration Fund
  • Medium to Long Duration Fund
  • Long Duration Fund
  • Dynamic Bond Fund
  • Corporate Bond Fund
  • Credit Risk Fund
  • Banking and PSU Fund
  • Gilt Fund
  • Gilt Fund with 10-year constant duration
  • Floater Fund
Hybrid6
  • Conservative hybrid,
  • Balanced hybrid/Aggressive hybrid
  • Dynamic asset allocation or balanced advantage
  • Multi-asset allocation
  • Arbitrage
  • Equity savings.
Solution-oriented Schemes2
Other Schemes2
  • Index funds / ETFs (Exchange Traded Fund),
  • FoFs (Fund of Funds—overseas /domestic)

Source: SEBI circular no. SEBI/HO/IMD/DF3/CIR/P/2017/114 dated 6th October 2017


So what does each of these classifications mean for you as an investor?

Chapter 4. Scheme Portfolios Under New Categorisation

Let’s see how the schemes portfolio will be positioned within each of these classes.

TypeSub-categories (classes)Characteristics
EquityLarge cap FundMinimum 80% investment in equity & equity related instruments of large cap companies. The scheme will invest predominantly in large cap stocks
Large & Midcap FundMinimum 35% investment in equity & equity related instruments of large cap companies and simultaneously maintain minimum 35% allocation to mid cap stocks. The scheme will invest in both large cap and midcap stocks.
Midcap FundMinimum 65% investment in equity & equity related instruments of mid cap companies. The scheme will invest predominantly in mid cap stocks.
Small cap FundMinimum 65% investment in equity & equity related instruments of small cap companies. The scheme will invest predominantly in small cap stocks.
Multi cap FundMinimum 65% investment in equity & equity related instruments. The scheme will invest across large cap, mid cap, small cap stocks.
Dividend Yield FundThe scheme should predominantly invest in dividend yielding stocks and hold a minimum 65% investment in equities.
Value/Contra FundThe scheme should follow a value / contrarian investment strategy and maintain minimum 65% investment in equity & equity related instruments.
Focused FundThe scheme will focus on the number of stocks (maximum 30), and invest a minimum 65% of its assets in equity & equity related instruments.
Sectoral/Thematic FundThe investment in equity & equity related instruments of a particular sector/particular theme should be minimum 80% of total assets.
ELSS
(Equity Linked Savings Scheme)
The scheme will invest minimum 80% of total assets in equity & equity related instruments (in accordance with Equity Linked Saving Scheme, 2005 notified by Ministry of Finance) and will carry a statutory lock in of 3 years and offer tax benefit under section 80C.
DebtOvernight FundThe scheme will invest in overnight securities having maturity of 1 day.
Liquid FundThe scheme will invest in debt and money market securities with maturity of upto 91 days only.
Ultra-short duration FundInvestment will be in Debt & Money Market instruments such that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio is between 3 months to 6 months.
Low duration FundInvestment will be in Debt & Money Market instruments such that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio is between 6 months to 12 months.
Money market FundThe scheme will invest in Money Market instruments having maturity of upto 1 year.
Short duration FundThe schemes investment will be in Debt & Money Market instruments such that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio is between 1 year to 3 years.
Medium duration FundThe schemes investment will be in Debt & Money Market instruments such that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio is between 3 year to 4 years.
Medium to Long Duration FundInvestment will be in Debt & Money Market instruments such that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio is between 4 year to 7 years.
Long Duration FundInvestment will be in Debt & Money Market instruments such that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio is greater than 7 years.
Dynamic Bond FundThe scheme can invest across duration.
Corporate Bond FundThe scheme will invest minimum 80% of its assets in corporate bonds (only in highest rated instruments).
Credit Risk FundThe scheme will invest minimum 65% of its total assets in corporate bonds (below highest rated instruments). I.e. investment will be predominantly in AA and below rated instruments.
Banking and PSU FundMinimum 80% investment will be in debt instruments of banks, Public Sector Undertakings, Public Financial Institutions.
Gilt FundThe scheme will invest a minimum 80% of its assets Gsecs (across maturities).
Gilt Fund with 10-year constant durationMinimum 80% investment will be in Gsecs, such that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio is equal to 10 years.
Floater FundThe scheme will invest minimum 65% of total assets in floating rate instruments.
HybridConservative hybridInvestment in equity & equity related instruments will be between 10% to 25% of total assets and debt instruments will be between 75% to 90% of total assets.
Balanced hybrid/ Aggressive hybrid
  • Balanced hybrid will invest 40% to 60% of total assets in equities and 40% to 60% in debt instruments. No Arbitrage would be permitted in this scheme.
  • Aggressive hybrid will invest 65% to 80% of total assets in equities and 20% to 35% in debt instruments.
Dynamic asset allocation or balanced advantageThe schemes allocation to equity and debt will be managed dynamically.
Multi-asset allocationThe scheme will invest in at least three asset classes with a minimum allocation of atleast 10% each in all three asset classes.
ArbitrageThe scheme will follow arbitrage strategy and invest minimum 65% of its total assets in equity & equity related instruments.
Equity savings.The scheme will invest minimum 65% in equity & equity related instruments and a minimum 10% in debt instruments. The schemes minimum hedged & unhedged is to be stated in the SID, while its asset allocation under defensive considerations may also be stated in the Offer Document.
Solution-oriented SchemesRetirement FundThe scheme will have a lock-in for atleast 5 years or till retirement age (whichever is earlier)
Children’s FundThe scheme will have a lock-in for atleast 5 years or till the child attains age of majority (whichever is earlier)
Other SchemesIndex funds / ETFs (Exchange Traded Fund),Minimum 95% of total assets of the scheme will be invested in securities of a particular index (which is being replicated/ tracked by the scheme).
FoFs (Fund of Funds—overseas /domestic)Minimum 95% of total assets of the scheme will be invested in the underlying fund/s.

Source: SEBI circular no.SEBI/HO/IMD/DF3/CIR/P/2017/114dated 6th October 2017; PersonalFN Research


And here’s how the market capitalisation categories are defined by SEBI to ensure uniformity in respect of the investment universe for equity mutual fund schemes:

  • Large caps:First 100 companies on full market capitalisation basis

  • Mid caps:All companies from 101stto 250thon full market capitalisation basis

  • Small caps: 251stcompany onwards on full market capitalisation basis

For this, mutual funds are supposed to adopt the list of stocks prepared by AMFI that classifies them as large caps, mid caps, or small caps.

As per the new categorisation norms, only one scheme per category is permitted, except:

  • Index Funds/ ETFs replicating/ tracking different indices;

  • Fund of Funds having different underlying schemes; and

  • Sectoral/ thematic funds investing in different sectors/ themes

It means offering two different schemes within the same category won't be permitted.

Moreover, a fund house can offer more than one scheme in the sectoral and thematic category, but more than a scheme within each sector/theme subcategory will not be allowed. For example, one can offer banking sector fund, FMCG fund, pharma fund, and so on.

However, offering two different schemes within the banking or pharma category won't be permitted. Same is the case with index funds, ETFs and Fund of Funds too, provided they meet prescribed conditions.

Unfortunately, the new rules are applicable only to open-ended schemes.

In other words, the fund houses can get away with their scheme duplication practice under the close-ended category.

That is the reason we are already seeing the increase in number of close-ended NFOs, most with the similar theme or style.

Therefore, going forward you need to be even more careful not to fall into the NFO trap. They being close-ended, your chances of exit are very limited, if they fail to perform.

Infographic: 5 Reasons To Avoid New Fund Offers

Also read: Why You Should Be Careful About Investing In NFOs

Chapter 5. Mutual Fund Scheme Name & Category Changes Announced

Your Mutual Fund Scheme Renamed. What Should You Do? (5)


Now let us have a look at first set of changes announced by some fund houses…

(As of now, only these 35 fund houses have disclosed the list of changes and re-categorization of their schemes.)

1. Aditya Birla SunLife Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
ABSL Advantage FundMulticapABSL Equity Advantage FundLarge & Midcap
ABSL Small & Midcap FundSmall & MidcapABSL Small Cap FundSmall cap
ABSL Top 100 FundLarge capABSL Focused Equity FundFocused
ABSL Enhanced Arbitrage FundArbitrageABSL Arbitrage FundArbitrage
ABSL Balanced '95 FundBalancedABSL Equity Hybrid '95 FundAggressive Hybrid
ABSL MIP - Wealth 25 FundMonthly Income PlanABSL Regular Savings FundConservative Hybrid
ABSL New Millennium FundThematicABSL Digital India FundThematic
ABSL Cash PlusLiquidABSL Liquid FundLiquid
ABSL Floating Rate Fund - STPLiquidABSL Money Manager FundMoney Market
ABSL Cash ManagerUltra Short TermABSL Low Duration FundLow Duration
ABSL Income PlusIncomeABSL Income FundMedium to Long Term
ABSL Floating Rate Fund - LTPUltra Short TermABSL Floating Rate FundFloater
ABSL Short Term FundShort TermABSL Corporate Bond FundCorporate Bond
ABSL Treasury Optimizer PlanShort TermABSL Banking & PSU Debt FundBanking & PSU Debt
ABSL Corporate Bond FundCreditABSL Credit Risk FundCredit Risk
ABSL Gilt Plus - PF PlanGiltABSL Government Securities FundGilt
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
ABSL Special Situations FundABSL Equity FundABSL Equity FundMulticap
  • ABSL MIP - Savings 5 Fund
  • ABSL Monthly Income
  • ABSL MIP
ABSL MIP - Wealth 25 FundABSL Regular Savings FundConservative Hybrid
ABSL India Reforms FundABSL Infrastructure FundABSL Infrastructure FundSectoral
ABSL India Opportunities FundABSL New Millennium FundABSL Digital India FundThematic
ABSL Banking & PSU Debt FundABSL Savings FundABSL Savings FundUltra Short Duration
ABSL 10 year Constant Maturity Gilt FundABSL Gilt Plus - PF PlanABSL Government Securities FundGilt

2. Axis Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Axis Equity FundLarge Cap FundAxis Bluechip FundLarge Cap Fund
Axis Treasury Advantage FundUltra Short Term Debt FundAxis Treasury Advantage FundLow Duration Fund
Axis Regular Savings FundIncome FundAxis Strategic Bond FundMedium Duration Fund
Axis Corporate Debt Opportunities FundCorporate Bond FundAxis Corporate Debt FundCorporate Bond Fund
Axis Fixed Income Opportunities FundIncome FundAxis Credit Risk FundCredit Risk Fund
Axis Income Saver FundHybrid FundAxis Regular Saver FundConservative Hybrid Fund
Axis Triple Advantage FundHybrid FundAxis Triple Advantage FundMulti Asset Fund
Axis Children’s Gift FundBalanced FundAxis Children’s Gift FundChildren’s Fund
Axis Constant Maturity 10 Year FundGilt FundAxis Gilt FundGilt Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

3. Baroda Pioneer Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Baroda Pioneer Growth FundMulti Cap FundBaroda Pioneer Multi Cap FundMulti Cap Fund
Baroda Pioneer Credit Opportunities FundIncome FundBaroda Pioneer Credit Risk FundCredit Risk Fund
Baroda Pioneer Monthly Income Plan (MIP) FundMonthly Income PlanBaroda Pioneer Conservative Hybrid FundConservative Hybrid Fund
Baroda Pioneer Treasury Advantage FundUltra-Short Term Debt FundBaroda Pioneer Treasury Advantage FundLow duration Fund
Baroda Pioneer Income FundIncome FundBaroda Pioneer Income FundMedium to Long Duration Fund
Baroda Pioneer Balance FundBalanced FundBaroda Pioneer Hybrid Equity FundAggressive Hybrid Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

4. BNP Paribas Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
BNP Paribas Dividend Yield FundDividend Yield FundBNP Paribas Multi Cap FundMulti Cap Fund
BNP Paribas Equity FundLarge Cap FundBNP Paribas Large Cap FundLarge Cap Fund
BNP Paribas Enhanced Arbitrage FundArbitrage FundBNP Paribas Arbitrage FundArbitrage Fund
BNP Paribas Balanced FundBalanced FundBNP Paribas Substantial Equity Hybrid FundAggressive Hybrid Fund
BNP Paribas Monthly Income PlanMonthly Income PlanBNP Paribas Conservative Hybrid FundConservative Hybrid Fund
BNP Paribas Money Plus FundFloating Rate FundBNP Paribas Low Duration FundLow Duration Fund
BNP Paribas Medium Term Income FundMedium Term Income FundBNP Paribas Medium Term FundMedium Duration Fund
BNP Paribas Short Term Income FundShort Term Income FundBNP Paribas Short Term FundShort Duration Fund
BNP Paribas Overnight FundLiquid FundBNP Paribas Liquid FundLiquid Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

5. BOI AXA Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
BOI AXA Corporate Credit Spectrum FundCredit Opportunities fundBOI AXA Credit Risk FundCredit Risk Fund
BOI AXA Equity Debt Rebalancer FundEquity SavingsBOI AXA Equity Debt Rebalancer FundDynamic asset allocation fund
BOI AXA Equity FundDiversified fundBOI AXA Large & Mid Cap Equity FundLarge & mid cap fund
BOI AXA Mid Cap Equity & Debt FundBalanced FundBOI AXA Mid & Small Cap Equity & Debt FundAggressive hybrid fund
BOI AXA Regular Return FundMonthly Income PlanBOI AXA Conservative Hybrid FundConservative hybrid fund
BOI AXA Treasury Advantage FundUltra Short Term Debt FundBOI AXA Ultra Short Duration FundUltra short duration fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

6. Canara Robeco Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Canara Robeco Equity DiversifiedPredominant Large Cap FundCanara Robeco Equity Diversified FundMulti Cap Fund
Canara Robeco Large Cap+ FundLarge Cap FundCanara Robeco Bluechip Equity FundLarge Cap Fund
Canara Robeco Emerging EquitiesMid Cap FundCanara Robeco Emerging Equities FundLarge & Mid Cap Fund
Canara Robeco Equity Tax SaverEquity Linked Tax Saving
Scheme
Canara Robeco Equity Tax Saver FundAn open ended equity linked saving scheme with a statutory lock in of 3 years and tax benefit
Canara Robeco BalanceBalanced SchemeCanara Robeco Equity Debt Allocation FundAggressive Hybrid Fund
Canara Robeco F.O.R.C.E Fund (Financial Opportunities
Retail Consumption & Entertainment)
ThematicCanara Robeco Consumer Trends FundConsumption and Financial Theme
Canara Robeco InfrastructureThematicCanara Robeco Infrastructure FundInfrastructure Theme
Canara Robeco Monthly Income PlanMonthly Income PlanCanara Robeco Income Saver FundConservative Hybrid Fund
Canara Robeco LiquidCash Management SchemeCanara Robeco Liquid FundLiquid scheme
Canara Robeco GILT PGS (Provident Fund, Gratuity & Superannuation Fund)Gilt FundCanara Robeco Gilt FundGilt Fund
Canara Robeco IncomeLong Term Income FundCanara Robeco Income FundMedium to Long Duration Fund
Canara Robeco Medium Term Opportunities FundMedium Term Income FundCanara Robeco Corporate Bond FundCorporate Bond Fund
Canara Robeco Savings Plus FundShort Term Income FundCanara Robeco Savings FundLow duration Fund
Canara Robeco Treasury Advantage FundMoney Market SchemeCanara Robeco Ultra Short Term FundUltra-short duration Fund
Canara Robeco Yield Advantage FundDebt oriented hybrid schemeCanara Robeco Short Duration FundShort duration Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
Canara Robeco Short Term FundCanara Robeco Yield Advantage FundCanara Robeco Short Duration FundShort duration Fund
Canara Robeco InDiGo FundCanara Robeco Monthly Income PlanCanara Robeco Income Saver FundConservative Hybrid Fund

7. DHFL Pramerica Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
DHFL Pramerica Medium Term Income FundMedium Term Income FundDHFL Pramerica Medium Term FundMedium duration Fund
DHFL Pramerica Inflation Indexed Bond FundBond FundDHFL Pramerica Strategic Debt FundMedium to Long Duration Fund
DHFL Pramerica Credit Opportunities FundShort Term Income FundDHFL Pramerica Credit Risk FundCredit Risk Fund
DHFL Pramerica Premier Bond FundLong Term Income FundDHFL Pramerica Premier Bond FundCorporate Bond Fund
DHFL Pramerica Short Term Floating Rate FundShort Term Floating Rate FundDHFL Pramerica Floating Rate FundFloater Fund
DHFL Pramerica Income Advantage FundDebt oriented hybrid schemeDHFL Pramerica Hybrid Debt FundConservative hybrid
DHFL Pramerica Balanced Advantage FundBalanced FundDHFL Pramerica Hybrid Equity FundAggressive hybrid
DHFL Pramerica Equity Income FundArbitrageDHFL Pramerica Equity Savings FundArbitrage
DHFL Pramerica Global Agribusiness Offshore FundOverseas Fund of FundsDHFL Pramerica Global Agribusiness Offshore FundFund of fund scheme investing in
Deutsche Invest I Global Agribusiness
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

8. DSP BlackRock Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
DSP BlackRock Opportunities FundOpportunitiesDSP BlackRock Equity Opportunities FundLarge & Mid-cap
DSP BlackRock MIP FundMonthly Income PlanDSP BlackRock Regular Savings FundConservative Hybrid Fund
DSP BlackRock Balanced FundBalanced FundDSP BlackRock Equity & Bond FundAggressive Hybrid Fund
DSPBR Focus 25 FundFocused Large cap FundDSPBR Focus FundFocused Fund
DSPBR Micro Cap FundMicro cap FundDSPBR Small Cap FundSmall cap Fund
DSPBR Small and Mid Cap FundSmall and Mid Cap FundDSPBR Mid Cap FundMid Cap Fund
DSPBR Income Opportunities FundIncome FundDSPBR Credit Risk FundCredit Risk Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

9. Edelweiss Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Edelweiss ELSS FundAn open-ended Equity Linked Savings SchemeEdelweiss Long Term Equity Fund(Tax Savings)Equity linked saving scheme with a statutory lock in of 3 years and tax benefit
Edelweiss Bond FundAn open-ended Income SchemeEdelweiss Dynamic Bond FundDynamic debt scheme investing across duration
Edelweiss Dynamic Equity Advantage FundAn open-ended Equity schemeEdelweiss Balanced Advantage FundDynamic asset allocation fund
Edelweiss Large Cap Advantage FundLarge Cap FundEdelweiss Large Cap FundLarge Cap Funds
Edelweiss Prudent Advantage FundDynamic Equity FundEdelweiss Multi - Asset Allocation FundMulti-asset allocation Funds
Edelweiss Equity Opp FundDiversified Equity FundEdelweiss Large & Mid Cap FundLarge & Mid Cap Funds
Edelweiss Mid and Small Cap FundMidcap FundEdelweiss Mid Cap FundMidcap Funds
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

10. Essel Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Essel Equity FundDiversifiedEssel Large Cap Equity FundLarge Cap Fund
Essel Midcap FundMidcap FundEssel Large & Midcap FundLarge & Mid Cap Fund
Essel Flexible Income FundLong Term Income FundEssel Flexible Income FundDynamic Bond Fund
Essel Regular Savings FundDebt oriented Hybrid FundEssel Regular Savings FundConservative Hybrid Fund
Essel 3 In 1 FundDebt oriented Hybrid FundEssel 3 In 1 FundMulti-asset Allocation Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

11. Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Franklin India Balanced FundBalanced FundFranklin India Equity Hybrid FundAggressive Hybrid Fund
Franklin India Cash Management AccountLiquid FundFranklin India Floating Rate FundFloater Fund
Franklin India Corporate Bond Opportunities FundCorporate Bond FundFranklin India Credit Risk FundCredit Risk Fund
Franklin India Flexi Cap FundFlexi cap FundFranklin India Equity Advantage FundLarge & Midcap
Franklin India G-Sec-LTPGilt FundFranklin India Government Securities FundGilt Fund
Franklin India High Growth Cos FundMulticap FundFranklin India Focused Equity FundFocused Fund
Franklin India Income Builder AccountCorporate Bond FundFranklin India Corporate Debt FundCorporate Bond Fund
Franklin India Income Opportunities FundShort to Medium Income FundFranklin India Income Opportunities FundMedium Duration Fund
Franklin India Monthly Income PlanMonthly Income PlanFranklin India Debt Hybrid FundConservative Hybrid Fund
Franklin India Opportunities FundOpportunitiesFranklin India Opportunities FundThematic
Franklin India Prima Plus FundPredominant Large capFranklin India Equity FundMulti cap Fund
Franklin India Savings Plus FundFloating RateFranklin India Savings FundMoney Market Fund
Franklin India Treasury Management AccountLiquid FundFranklin India Liquid FundLiquid Fund
Franklin India Ultra Short Bond FundUltra Short Term Debt FundFranklin India Ultra Short Bond FundUltra Short Duration Fund
Templeton India Growth FundValueTempleton India Value FundValue
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

12. HDFC Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
HDFC Equity FundFlexi CapHDFC Equity FundMulti Cap
HDFC Top 200 FundLarge-Cap FundHDFC Top 100 FundLarge-Cap Fund
HDFC Capital Builder FundValue StyleHDFC Capital Builder Value FundValue Fund
HDFC Large Cap FundLarge-Cap FundHDFC Growth Opportunities FundLarge & Mid Cap Fund
HDFC Core & Satellite FundDiversifiedHDFC Focused 30 FundFocused Fund
HDFC Index Fund-NIFTY PlanIndex FundHDFC Index Fund-NIFTY 50 PlanIndex Fund
HDFC NIFTY ETFETFHDFC NIFTY 50 ETFETF
HDFC Equity Savings FundEquity SchemeHDFC Equity Savings FundEquity Savings Fund
HDFC Children’s Gift FundBalanced FundHDFC Children’s Gift FundChildren’s Fund
HDFC Arbitrage FundEquity SchemeHDFC Arbitrage FundArbitrage Fund
HDFC Multiple Yield Fund - Plan 2005Income SchemeHDFC Multi - Asset FundMulti Asset Allocation
HDFC Corporate Debt Opportunities
Fund
Income FundHDFC Credit Risk Debt FundCredit Risk Fund
HDFC Medium Term Opportunities
Fund
Medium Term Income FundHDFC Corporate Bond FundCorporate Bond Fund
HDFC MF Monthly Income Plan -
Long Term Plan
Monthly Income PlanHDFC Hybrid Debt FundConservative Hybrid Fund
HDFC Cash Management Fund -
Savings Plan
Liquid FundHDFC Money Market FundMoney Market Fund
HDFC Cash Management Fund
- Treasury Advantage Plan
Ultra Short Term Debt FundHDFC Low Duration FundLow Duration Fund
HDFC Short Term Opportunities FundShort Term Debt FundHDFC Short Term Debt FundShort duration Fund
HDFC High Interest Fund - Short Term PlanShort Term Debt FundHDFC Medium Term Debt FundMedium duration Fund
HDFC High Interest Fund - Dynamic PlanMedium Term Income FundHDFC Dynamic Debt FundDynamic Bond Fund
HDFC Income FundLong Term Income FundHDFC Income FundMedium to Long Duration Fund
HDFC Gilt Fund - Long Term PlanGilt FundHDFC Gilt FundGilt Fund
HDFC Floating Rate Income Fund - Short Term PlanShort Term Floating FundHDFC Floating Rate Debt FundFloater Fund
HDFC Cash Management Fund - Call PlanLiquid FundHDFC Overnight FundOvernight Fund
HDFC Retirement Savings FundHybrid FundHDFC Retirement Savings FundRetirement Solution Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
HDFC Regular Savings FundHDFC Corporate Debt Opportunities FundHDFC Credit Risk Debt FundCredit Risk Fund
  • HDFC Floating Rate Income Fund -Long Term Plan
  • HDFC Gilt Fund - Short Term Plan
HDFC
Medium Term Opportunities
HDFC Corporate Bond FundCorporate Bond Fund
HDFC MF Monthly Income Plan - Short Term PlanHDFC MF Monthly Income Plan - Long Term PlanHDFC Hybrid Debt FundConservative Hybrid Fund
HDFC Index Fund - SENSEX Plus PlanHDFC Index Fund - SENSEX PlanHDFC Index Fund - SENSEX PlanIndex Fund
HDFC Prudence FundHDFC Growth FundHDFC Balanced Advantage FundBalanced Advantage Fund
HDFC Balanced FundHDFC Premier Multi-Cap FundHDFC Hybrid Equity FundAggressive Hybrid Fund

13. HSBC Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
HSBC India Opportunities FundAn open-ended flexi cap equity schemeHSBC Multi Cap Equity FundMuticap Fund
HSBC Dynamic FundAn open-ended dynamic schemeHSBC Dynamic Asset Allocation FundDynamic asset allocation fund
HSBC Tax Saver Equity FundAn open-ended Equity Linked Savings SchemeHSBC Tax Saver Equity FundEquity linked saving scheme with a statutory lock in of 3 years and tax benefit
HSBC Flexi Debt FundAn open-ended Debt SchemeHSBC Flexi Debt FundDynamic debt scheme investing across duration
HSBC Asia Pacific (Ex Japan) Dividend Yield FundAn open-ended fund of funds SchemeHSBC Asia Pacific (Ex Japan) Dividend Yield FundFund of funds Scheme investing in HSBC Gloabal Investments Fund - Asia Pacific (Ex Japan) High Dividend Fund
HSBC Brazil FundAn open-ended fund of funds SchemeHSBC Brazil FundFund of funds Scheme investing in HSBC Gloabal Investments Fund - Brazil Equity Fund
HSBC Global Consumer Opportunities FundAn open-ended fund of funds SchemeHSBC Global Consumer Opportunities FundFund of funds Scheme investing in HSBC Gloabal Investments Fund - China Consumer Opportunities Fund
HSBC Ultra Short Term Bond FundUltra Short Term Debt FundHSBC Low Duration FundLow Duration Fund
HSBC Monthly Income PlanMonthly Income PlanHSBC Regular Savings FundConservative Hybrid Fund
HSBC Managed Solutions India - ModerateBalanced FundHSBC Managed Solutions India - ModerateAggressive Hybrid Fund
HSBC Equity FundLarge cap FundHSBC Large Cap Equity FundLarge cap Fund
HSBC Midcap Equity FundMid cap FundHSBC Small Cap Equity FundSmall cap Fund
HSBC Income Fund Short Term PlanShort Term Income FundHSBC Short Duration FundShort Duration Fund
HSBC Income Fund Investment PlanLong Term Income FundHSBC Debt FundLong Duration Fund
HSBC Emerging Markets FundInternational Equity FundHSBC Global Emerging Markets FundInternational Equity Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

14. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
ICICI Prudential Focused Bluechip Equity FundLarge Cap FundICICI Prudential Bluechip FundLarge Cap Fund
ICICI Prudential Top 100 FundLarge Cap FundICICI Prudential Large & Mid Cap FundLarge & Mid Cap Fund
ICICI Prudential Indo Asia Equity FundIndo-Asia Equity FundICICI Prudential Smallcap FundSmall Cap Fund
ICICI Prudential Select Large Cap FundLarge Cap FundICICI Prudential Focused Equity FundFocused Fund
ICICI Prudential Equity Income FundEquity Savings FundICICI Prudential Equity Savings FundEquity Savings Fund
ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage FundEquity Oriented Hybrid FundICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage FundDynamic Asset Allocation / Balanced Advantage Fund
ICICI Prudential Balanced FundEquity Oriented Hybrid FundICICI Prudential Equity & Debt FundAggressive Hybrid Fund
ICICI Prudential Dynamic PlanAsset Allocation FundICICI Prudential Multi-Asset FundMulti Asset Allocation
ICICI Prudential Liquid PlanLiquid FundICICI Prudential Liquid FundLiquid Fund
ICICI Prudential Regular Income FundUltra Short Term Income FundICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term FundUltra Short Duration Fund
ICICI Prudential Flexible Income PlanUltra Short Term Income FundICICI Prudential Savings FundLow Duration Fund
ICICI Prudential Short Term PlanShort Term Income FundICICI Prudential Short Term FundShort Duration Fund
ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond FundMedium Term Income FundICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond FundMedium Duration Fund
ICICI Prudential Income Opportunities FundMedium Term Income FundICICI Prudential Bond FundMedium to Long Duration Fund
ICICI Prudential Income PlanLong Term Income FundICICI Prudential Long Term Bond FundLong Duration Fund
ICICI Prudential Long Term PlanDynamic Bond FundICICI Prudential All Seasons Bond FundDynamic Bond
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term PlanUltra Short Term Income FundICICI Prudential Corporate Bond FundCorporate Bond Fund
ICICI Prudential Regular Savings FundShort Term Income FundICICI Prudential Credit Risk FundCredit Risk Fund
ICICI Prudential Savings FundFloater FundICICI Prudential Floating Interest FundFloater Fund
ICICI Prudential Gold iWIN ETFETFs - GoldICICI Prudential Gold ETFETFs
ICICI Prudential Midcap Select iWIN ETFETFs - MidcapICICI Prudential Midcap Select ETFETFs
ICICI Prudential Nifty 100 iWIN ETFETFs - Nifty 100ICICI Prudential Nifty 100 ETFETFs
ICICI Prudential Nifty iWIN ETFETFs - NiftyICICI Prudential Nifty ETFETFs
ICICI Prudential Nifty Low Vol 30 iWIN ETFETFsICICI Prudential Nifty Low Vol 30 ETFETFs
ICICI Prudential Sensex iWIN ETFETFs - SensexICICI Prudential Sensex ETFETFs
ICICI Prudential NV20 iWIN ETFETFsICICI Prudential NV20 ETFETFs
ICICI Prudential Advisor Series – Cautious PlanFund of Funds (Domestic)ICICI Prudential Advisor Series – Hybrid FundFund of Funds (Domestic)
ICICI Prudential Advisor Series – Dynamic Accrual PlanFund of Funds (Domestic)ICICI Prudential Advisor Series – Debt Management FundFund of Funds (Domestic)
ICICI Prudential Advisor Series – Long Term Savings PlanFund of Funds (Domestic)ICICI Prudential Advisor Series – Passive Strategy FundFund of Funds (Domestic)
ICICI Prudential Advisor Series – Moderate PlanFund of Funds (Domestic)ICICI Prudential Advisor Series – Conservative FundFund of Funds (Domestic)
ICICI Prudential Advisor Series – Very Aggressive PlanFund of Funds (Domestic)ICICI Prudential Advisor Series – Thematic FundFund of Funds (Domestic)
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
ICICI Prudential Monthly Income PlanICICI Prudential MIP 25ICICI Prudential Regular Savings FundConservative Hybrid Fund

ICICI Prudential Child Care Plan (Study Plan)
ICICI Prudential Child Care Plan (Gift Plan)
ICICI Prudential Child Care Fund (Gift Plan)
Children's Fund
ICICI Prudential Dynamic Bond FundICICI Prudential Banking & PSU Debt FundICICI Prudential Banking & PSU Debt FundBanking & PSU Fund
  • ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund – Investment Plan – PF Option
  • ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund – Treasury Plan – PF Option
  • ICICI Prudential Short Term Gilt Fund
ICICI Prudential Long Term Gilt FundICICI Prudential Gilt FundGilt Fund

15. IDBI Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
IDBI Equity Advantage FundEquity Linked Savings SchemeNo ChangeEquity Linked Saving Scheme with a statutory lock in of 3 years and tax benefit
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

16. IDFC Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
IDFC Focused Equity
Fund
Large CapIDFC Focused Equity
Fund
Focused Fund
IDFC Equity FundLarge CapIDFC Large Cap FundLarge Cap
IDFC Classic Equity FundMulticap FundIDFC Core Equity FundLarge & Mid Cap Fund
IDFC Sterling Equity FundSmall and Midcap FundIDFC Sterling Value FundValue Fund
IDFC Monthly Income PlanMonthly Income PlanIDFC Regular Savings FundConservative Hybrid Fund
IDFC Ultra Short Term FundUltra Short Term Debt FundIDFC Low Duration FundLow Duration Fund
IDFC Government Securities FundGilt FundIDFC Government Securities FundGilt Fund with 10-year constant duration
IDFC Money Manager Fund - Treasury PlanUltra Short Term Debt FundIDFC Money Manager FundMoney market Fund
IDFC Premier Equity FundMid Cap FundIDFC Multi Cap FundMulti Cap Fund
IDFC Super Saver Income Fund - Medium Term PlanMedium Term Income FundIDFC Bond Fund - Medium Term PlanMedium duration Fund
IDFC Super Saver Income Fund - Investment PlanLong Term Income FundIDFC Bond Fund - Long Term PlanLong Duration Fund
IDFC Super Saver Income Fund - Short Term PlanShort Term Income FundIDFC Bond Fund – Short Term PlanShort duration Fund
IDFC Credit Opportunities FundIncome FundIDFC Credit Risk FundCredit Risk Fund
IDFC Balanced FundBalanced FundIDFC Hybrid Equity FundAggressive hybrid
IDFC Arbitrage Plus FundArbitrageIDFC Equity Savings FundArbitrage
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
IDFC Government Securities Fund - Investment PlanIDFC Government Securities Fund - Provident Fund PlanIDFC Government Securities FundGilt Fund
IDFC Money Manager Fund - Investment PlanIDFC Super Saver Income Fund - Short Term PlanIDFC Bond Fund – Short Term PlanShort duration Fund

17. Indiabulls Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Indiabulls Value Discovery FundDiversified Equity FundIndiabulls Value Discovery FundValue
Indiabulls Monthly Income PlanMonthly Income PlanIndiabulls Savings Income FundConservative Hybrid Fund
Indiabulls Ultra Short Term FundUltra Short Term Debt FundIndiabulls Ultra Short Term FundUltra-short duration Fund
Indiabulls Income FundMedium to Long Term Income FundIndiabulls Income FundMedium duration Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

18. Invesco India Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Invesco India Active Income FundLong Term Income FundInvesco India Corporate Bond FundCorporate Bond Fund
Invesco India Bank Debt FundIncome FundInvesco India Banking & PSU Debt FundBanking and PSU Fund
Invesco India Corporate Bond Opportunities FundCorporate Bond FundInvesco India Credit Risk FundCredit Risk Fund
Invesco India Credit Opportunities FundShort Term Income FundInvesco India Money Market FundMoney market Fund
Invesco India Medium Term Bond FundMedium Term Income FundInvesco India Ultra Short Term FundUltra-short duration Fund
Invesco India Monthly Income Plan (MIP) PlusMonthly Income PlanInvesco India Regular Savings FundConservative Hybrid Fund
Invesco India Ultra Short Term FundUltra Short Term Debt FundInvesco India Treasury Advantage FundLow duration Fund
Invesco India Banking FundSector FundInvesco India Financial Services FundSector Fund
Invesco India Business Leaders FundLarge Cap FundInvesco India Largecap FundLarge Cap Fund
Invesco India Growth FundMulticap FundInvesco India Growth Opportunities FundLarge & Mid Cap Fund
Invesco India Mid N Small Cap FundMidcap & Smallcap FundInvesco India Multicap FundMulticap Fund

19. JM Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
JM Multi Strategy FundDiversifiedJM Multicap FundMulti Cap Fund
JM Money Manager Fund - Super PlanUltra-Short Term Debt FundJM Money Market FundMoney Market Fund
JM Money Manager Fund - Regular PlanUltra-Short Term Debt FundJM Ultra Short Duration FundUltra-short duration Fund
JM Money Manager Fund - Super Plus PlanUltra-Short Term Debt FundJM Low Duration FundLow duration Fund
JM Income FundIncome FundJM Income FundMedium to Long Duration Fund
JM High Liquidity FundLiquid FundJM Liquid FundLiquid Fund
JM Floater Long Term FundLong Term Floating Rate FundJM Dynamic Debt FundDynamic Bond Fund
JM Equity FundLarge Cap FundJM Large Cap FundLarge Cap Fund
JM Basic FundSector FundJM Value FundValue Fund
JM Balanced FundBalanced FundJM Equity Hybrid FundAggressive Hybrid Fund
JM Arbitrage Advantage FundArbitrage FundJM Arbitrage FundArbitrage Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

20. Kotak Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Kotak Mahindra 50 Unit SchemeLarge Cap FundKotak Bluechip FundLarge Cap Fund
Kotak BalanceBalanced FundKotak Equity HybridAggressive Hybrid Fund
Kotak Emerging Equity SchemeMid and Small Cap FundKotak Emerging Equity SchemeMid Cap Fund
Kotak Midcap SchemeMid Cap FundKotak Small Cap FundSmall Cap Fund
Kotak Select Focus FundFocused FundKotak Standard Multicap FundMulti Cap Fund
Kotak Monthly Income PlanMonthly Income PlanKotak Debt HybridConservative Hybrid Fund
Kotak OpportunitiesOpportunities FundKotak Equity Opportunities FundLarge & Mid Cap Fund
Kotak Mahindra Bond Unit Scheme 99Bond FundKotak BondMedium to Long Duration Fund
Kotak Flexi Debt SchemeDynamic Bond FundKotak Dynamic Bond FundDynamic Bond Fund
Kotak Floater Short Term SchemeShort Term Floating Rate FundKotak Money Market SchemeMoney Market Fund
Kotak Income Opportunities FundIncome FundKotak Credit Risk FundCredit Risk Fund
Kotak Treasury Advantage FundUltra-Short Term Debt FundKotak Savings FundUltra-short duration Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
L&T Business Cycles FundDiversifiedL&T Business Cycles FundThematic Fund
L&T Emerging Businesses FundMid & SmallcapL&T Emerging Businesses FundSmall Cap Fund
L&T Infrastructure FundThematicL&T Infrastructure FundSectoral Fund
L&T India Special Situations FundOpportunitiesL&T Large and Midcap FundLarge & Mid Cap Fund
L&T Equity FundFlexi Cap FundL&T Equity FundMulti Cap Fund
L&T India Prudence FundBalanced FundL&T Hybrid Equity FundAggressive Hybrid Fund
L&T Cash FundLiquid FundL&T Cash FundOvernight Fund
L&T Ultra Short Term FundUltra Short Term Debt FundL&T Ultra Short Term FundUltra Short Term Duration Fund
L&T Banking & PSU Debt FundMedium to Long Term Income FundL&T Banking & PSU Debt FundBanking and PSU Fund
L&T Resurgent India Corporate Bond FundCorporate Bond FundL&T Resurgent India Bond FundMedium Duration Fund
L&T Short Term Income FundShort Term Income FundL&T Low Duration FundLow Duration Fund
L&T Floating Rate FundFloating Rate FundL&T Money Market FundMoney Market Fund
L&T Income Opportunities FundIncome FundL&T Credit Risk FundCredit Risk Fund
L&T Short Term Opportunities FundShort Term Income FundL&T Short Term Bond FundShort Duration Fund
L&T Triple Ace Bond FundMedium to Long Term Income FundL&T Triple Ace Bond FundCorporate Bond Fund
L&T Monthly Income PlanMonthly Income PlanL&T Conservative Hybrid FundConservative Hybrid Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
L&T Tax Saver FundL&T Equity FundL&T Equity FundMulti Cap Fund

22. LIC Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
LIC MF Balanced FundBalanced FundLIC MF Equity Hybrid FundAggressive Hybrid Fund
LIC MF Income Plus FundIncome FundLIC MF Banking & PSU Debt FundBanking and PSU Fund
LIC MF Bond FundIncome FundLIC MF Bond FundMedium to Long Duration Fund
LIC MF Equity FundMulti Cap FundLIC MF Multicap FundMulti Cap Fund
LIC MF Growth FundLarge Cap orientedLIC MF Large Cap FundLarge Cap Fund
LIC MF Mid Cap FundMid Cap FundLIC MF Large & Mid Cap FundLarge & Mid Cap Fund
LIC MF Monthly Income PlanMonthly Income PlanLIC MF Debt Hybrid FundConservative Hybrid Fund
LIC MF Savings Plus FundUltra-Short Term Debt FundLIC MF Savings FundLow duration Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

23. Mirae Asset Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Mirae Asset Prudence FundAn open-ended equity oriented asset allocation schemeMirae Asset Hybrid - Equity FundAggressive Hybrid
Mirae Asset Emerging Bluechip FundMid cap fundNo ChangeLarge & Mid Cap Fund
Mirae Asset India Opportunities FundOpportunitiesMirae Asset India Equity FundMulti Cap Fund - investing across large cap, mid cap, small cap stocks
Mirae Asset Savings FundAn Open ended Debt SchemeNo ChangeLow Duration Debt Scheme investing in
instruments with Macaulay duration of the portfolio between 6 months and 12 months
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

24. Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Motilal Oswal MOSt Focused 25 FundLarge cap FundMotilal Oswal Focused 25 FundFocused Fund investing in a maximum 25 large cap stocks
Motilal Oswal MOSt Focused Midcap 30 FundMid cap FundMotilal Oswal Focused Midcap 30 FundMid cap Fund
Motilal Oswal MOSt Ultra Short Term Bond FundUltra-short term debt schemeMotilal Oswal Ultra Short Term Bond FundUltra-short duration Fund
Motilal Oswal MOSt Focused Dynamic Equity FundDynamic Equity FundMotilal Oswal Dynamic FundDynamic Asset
Allocation Fund
Motilal Oswal MOSt Focused Multicap 35 FundMulti cap FundMotilal Oswal Multicap 35 FundMulti cap Fund
Motilal Oswal MOSt Focused Long Term FundEquity Linked Saving SchemeMotilal Oswal Long Term Equity FundEquity Linked Saving Scheme with a statutory lock in of 3 years and tax benefit
Motilal Oswal MOSt Shares M50 ETFETF – Large capMotilal Oswal M50 ETFETF – Large cap
Motilal Oswal MOSt Shares Midcap 100 ETFETF - MidcapMotilal Oswal Midcap 100 ETFETF - Midcap
Motilal Oswal MOSt NASDAQ 100 ETFETF - OffshoreMotilal Oswal NASDAQ 100 ETFETF – Offshore
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

25. Parag Parikh Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Parag Parikh Long Term Value FundValueParag Parikh Long Term Equity FundMulti Cap
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

26. Principal Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Principal Growth FundMulti Cap FundPrincipal Multi Cap Growth FundMulti Cap Fund
Principal Emerging Bluechip FundMidcap FundPrincipal Emerging Bluechip FundLarge & Mid Cap Fund
Principal Large Cap FundLarge Cap FundPrincipal Focused Multicap FundFocused Fund
Principal Low Duration FundFloating Rate FundPrincipal Low Duration FundLow Duration Fund
Principal Short Term Income FundShort Term Income FundPrincipal Short Term Debt FundShort Duration Fund
Principal Debt Savings FundIncome FundPrincipal Corporate Bond FundCorporate Bond Fund
Principal Credit Opportunities FundIncome FundPrincipal Credit Risk FundCredit Risk Fund
Principal Money Manager FundMoney Market FundPrincipal Ultra Short Term FundUltra Short Duration Fund
Principal Index Fund – NiftyIndex Fund - Nifty 50Principal Nifty 100 Equal Weight FundIndex Fund - Nifty 100
Principal SMART Equity FundHybrid FundNo Change AnnouncedBalanced Advantage Fund
Principal Balanced FundBalancedNo Change AnnouncedAggressive Hybrid Fund
Principal Asset Allocation Fund-of-FundsMulti Asset Fund of FundPrincipal Asset Allocation Fund-of-FundsRetirement Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

27. Quantum Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Quantum Long Term Equity FundDiversifiedQuantum Long Term Equity Value FundValue Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

28. Reliance Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Reliance Top 200 FundLarge & Midcap FundReliance Large Cap FundLarge Cap Fund
Reliance Vision FundLarge Cap FundReliance Vision FundLarge & Midcap Fund
Reliance NRI Equity FundMulti Cap FundReliance Balanced Advantage FundDynamic Asset Allocation Fund
Reliance Regular Savings Fund – Equity OptionMulti Cap FundReliance Value FundValue Fund
Reliance Regular Savings Fund – Balanced OptionBalanced FundReliance Equity Hybrid FundAggressive Hybrid Fund
Reliance Diversified Power Sector FundPower Sector FundReliance Power & Infra FundEquity scheme investing in power & infrastructure sector
Reliance Media & Entertainment FundMedia & Entertainment Sector SchemeReliance Consumption FundEquity scheme following consumption theme
Reliance Equity Opportunities FundOpportunities FundReliance Multi Cap FundMulti Cap Fund
Reliance Arbitrage Advantage FundArbitrage FundReliance Arbitrage FundArbitrage Fund
Reliance Monthly Income PlanMonthly Income PlanReliance Hybrid Bond FundConservative Hybrid Fund
Reliance Corporate Bond FundCorporate Bond FundReliance Classic Bond FundMedium duration Fund
Reliance Floating Rate Fund – Short Term PlanShort Term Floating RateReliance Floating Rate FundFloater Fund
Reliance Income FundLT Income FundReliance Income FundMedium to Long Duration Fund
Reliance Medium Term FundMedium Term FundReliance Prime Debt FundCorporate Bond Fund
Reliance Money Manager FundLiquid FundReliance Low Duration FundLow duration Fund
Reliance Regular Savings Fund – Debt OptionIncome FundReliance Credit Risk FundCredit Risk Fund
Reliance Liquid Fund – Cash PlanLiquid FundReliance Ultra Short Duration FundUltra-short duration Fund
Reliance Liquid Fund – Treasury PlanLiquid FundReliance Liquid FundLiquid Fund
Reliance Liquidity FundLiquid FundReliance Money Market FundMoney market Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
Reliance Focused Large Cap FundReliance Mid & Small Cap FundReliance Focused Equity FundEquity scheme investing in maximum 30 stocks

29. SBI Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
SBI Magnum Equity FundLarge capSBI Magnum Equity ESG FundThematic - ESG
SBI Magnum Multiplier FundMulticapSBI Large & Midcap FundLarge & Mid Cap Fund
SBI Magnum Global FundMidcapSBI Magnum Global FundThematic - MNC
SBI Emerging Businesses FundMid and Small capSBI Focused Equity FundFocused Fund
SBI Small & Midcap FundSmall and MidcapSBI Small Cap FundSmall cap Fund
SBI FMCG FundSectorSBI Consumption Opportunities FundThematic - Consumption
SBI IT FundSectorSBI Technology Opportunities FundSector
SBI Pharma FundSectorSBI Healthcare Opportunities FundSector
SBI Magnum Balanced FundBalancedSBI Equity Hybrid FundAggressive Hybrid Fund
SBI Magnum InstaCash Fund - Liquid FloaterLiquidSBI Overnight FundOvernight Fund
SBI Magnum InstaCash FundLiquidSBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration FundUltra Short Term Duration Fund
SBI Ultra Short Term Debt FundUltra Short Term Debt FundSBI Magnum Low Duration FundLow Duration Fund
SBI Savings FundFloating Rate FundSBI Savings FundMoney market Fund
SBI Regular Savings FundIncome FundSBI Magnum Medium Duration FundMedium duration Fund
SBI Magnum Income FundIncome FundSBI Magnum Income FundMedium to Long Duration Fund
SBI Corporate Bond FundCorporate Bond FundSBI Credit Risk FundCredit Risk Fund
SBI Treasury Advantage FundShort Term Income FundSBI Banking and PSU FundBanking and PSU Fund
SBI Magnum Gilt Fund - Long Term PlanLong Term Gilt FundSBI Magnum Gilt FundGilt Fund
SBI Magnum Gilt Fund - Short Term PlanShort Term Gilt FundSBI Magnum Constant Maturity FundGilt Fund with 10-year constant duration
SBI Magnum Monthly Income PlanMonthly Income PlanSBI Debt Hybrid FundConservative hybrid
SBI Magnum Monthly Income Plan - FloaterMonthly Income PlanSBI Multi Asset Allocation FundMulti-asset allocation
SBI Premier Liquid FundLiquidSBI Liquid FundLiquid Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

30. Shriram Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Shriram Equity and Debt Opportunities FundBalanced FundShriram Equity and Debt Opportunities FundAggressive Hybrid Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

31. Sundaram Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Sundaram Balanced FundBalanced FundSundaram Equity Hybrid FundAggressive hybrid
Sundaram Equity PlusMulti Asset FundSundaram Multi Asset FundMulti Asset Allocation
Sundaram Equity MultiplierMulticap FundSundaram Large and Mid Cap FundLarge & Mid Cap Fund -
Sundaram Select Mid CapMidcap FundSundaram Mid Cap FundMidcap Fund
Sundaram Rural India FundThematic FundSundaram Rural and Consumption FundThematic Fund
Sundaram Select FocusLarge Cap FundSundaram Select FocusFocused Fund
Sundaram Small and Medium Indian Leading Equities (S.M.I.L.E) FundSmall & Midcap FundSundaram Small Cap FundSmall Cap Fund
Sundaram Banking & PSU Debt FundIncome FundSundaram Banking & PSU Debt FundBanking and PSU Fund
Sundaram Bond SaverIncome FundSundaram Medium Term Bond FundMedium duration Fund
Sundaram Flexible Fund - Flexible Income PlanFloating Rate FundSundaram Corporate Bond FundCorporate Bond Fund
Sundaram Income PlusIncome FundSundaram Short Term Credit Risk FundCredit Risk Fund
Sundaram Monthly Income Plan (Aggressive)Monthly Income PlanSundaram Debt Oriented Hybrid FundConservative Hybrid Fund
Sundaram Select Debt Short-Term Asset PlanShort Term Income FundSundaram Short Term Debt FundShort duration Fund
Sundaram Ultra Short Term FundUltra Short Term Debt FundSundaram Low Duration FundLow duration Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
  • Sundaram Gilt Fund
  • Sundaram
    Regular Savings Fund
Sundaram Flexible Fund - Flexible Income PlanSundaram Corporate Bond FundCorporate Bond Fund

32. Tata Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Tata Equity P/E
Fund
Largecap Fund Value FundTata Equity P/E
Fund
Value Fund
Tata Regular Savings Equity FundArbitrage FundTata Equity Savings FundArbitrage Fund
Tata Balanced FundBalanced FundTata Hybrid Equity FundAggressive Hybrid Fund
Tata Young Citizens’ FundBalanced FundTata Young Citizens’ FundChildren's Fund
Tata Long Term Debt FundLong Term Income FundTata Income FundMedium to Long Duration Fund
Tata Ultra Short Term FundUltra Short Term Debt FundTata Treasury Advantage FundLow duration Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
Tata Equity Opportunities FundTata Dividend Yield FundTata Equity Opportunities FundMulti Cap Fund

33. Taurus Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Taurus Bonanza FundLarge Cap FundTaurus Largecap Equity FundLarge Cap Fund
Taurus Discovery FundMid Cap FundTaurus Discovery (Midcap) FundMid Cap Fund
Taurus Star Share FundMulti Cap FundTaurus Starshare (Multi Cap) FundMulti Cap Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

34. Union Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
Union Equity FundAn Open-Ended Diversified Equity SchemeNo ChangeMulti Cap Fund
Union Tax Saver SchemeAn Open-ended Equity Linked Scheme with a lock in Period 3 years.No ChangeEquity linked saving scheme with a statutory lock in of 3 years and tax benefit
Union Small and Midcap FundMid and Small cap FundUnion Small Cap FundSmall Cap Fund
Union Prudence FundEquity oriented hybrid fundUnion Balanced Advantage FundAn Open-ended Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund, as follows in order to align the scheme name with the scheme category viz. ‘Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage’
Union Dynamic Bond FundAn Open-Ended Debt SchemeNo ChangeAn open ended dynamic debt scheme investing across duration
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
No Scheme Merger Announced

35. UTI Mutual Fund

Old NameOld Category/TypeNew NameNew Category/Type
UTI Equity FundLarge cap fundUTI Equity FundMulti Cap Fund
UTI Mastershare Unit SchemeLarge Cap FundUTI Mastershare Unit SchemeLarge Cap Fund
UTI Top 100 FundLarge Cap FundUTI Core Equity FundLarge & Mid Cap Fund
UTI Mid Cap FundMid cap FundUTI Mid Cap FundMid cap Fund
UTI Dividend Yield FundDividend Yield FundUTI Dividend Yield FundDividend Yield Fund
UTI Opportunities FundOpportunities Style FundUTI Value Opportunities FundValue Fund
UTI India Lifestyle FundThematic FundUTI India Lifestyle FundThematic Fund
UTI Infrastructure FundThematic FundUTI Infrastructure FundThematic Fund
UTI MNC FundThematic FundUTI MNC FundThematic Fund
UTI Pharma & Healthcare FundSector FundUTI Healthcare FundSector Fund
UTI Transportation & Logistics FundSector FundUTI Transportation & Logistics FundSector Fund
UTI Banking Sector FundSector FundUTI Banking and Financial Services FundSector Fund
UTI Nifty Index FundIndex FundUTI Nifty Index FundIndex Fund
UTI G-Sec FundGilt FundUTI Overnight FundOvernight Fund
UTI Floating Rate FundFloating Rate FundUTI Ultra Short Term FundUltra-short duration Fund
UTI Treasury Advantage FundUltra-short term debt FundUTI Treasury Advantage FundLow duration Fund
UTI Money Market FundLiquid / Money Market FundUTI Money Market FundMoney market Fund
UTI Short Term Income FundShort Term Income FundUTI Short Term Income FundShort duration Fund
UTI Medium Term FundMedium Term Income FundUTI Medium Term FundMedium duration Fund
UTI Bond FundLong Term Income FundUTI Bond FundMedium to Long duration Fund
UTI Income Opportunities FundShort Term Income FundUTI Credit Risk FundCredit Risk Fund
UTI Gilt Advantage Fund - LTPLong Term Gilt FundUTI Gilt FundGilt Fund (Across Maturities)
UTI-MIS Advantage PlanMonthly Income PlanUTI Regular Savings FundConservative Hybrid Fund
UTI Balanced FundBalanced FundUTI Hybrid Equity FundAggressive Hybrid Fund
UTI Wealth Builder FundMulti Asset FundUTI Multi Asset FundMulti Asset Allocation
UTI Spread FundArbitrage FundUTI Arbitrage FundArbitrage Fund
UTI - Retirement Benefit Pension FundPension FundUTI - Retirement Benefit Pension FundRetirement Fund
UTI-Children’s Career Balanced PlanChildren's FundUTI CCF- Savings PlanChildren's Fund
UTI – CCP Advantage FundChildren's FundUTI CCF- Investment PlanChildren's Fund
Merged
Scheme 1 NameScheme 2 NameNew Scheme NameNew Scheme Type
UTI Multicap FundUTI Opportunities fundUTI Opportunities fundValue Fund
UTI Bluechip Flexicap FundUTI Equity FundUTI Equity FundMulti Cap Fund
  • UTI Monthly Income Scheme
  • UTI Smart Woman Savings Plan
  • UTI - C.R.T.S.
UTI-MIS Advantage PlanUTI Regular Savings FundConservative Hybrid Fund

Chapter 6. PersonalFN View on New Scheme Categorisation

Your Mutual Fund Scheme Renamed. What Should You Do? (6)


You see, fund houses used many fancy names as a marketing tool to entice investors, though it was less meaningful in terms of the actual investment style of the fund.

The new names announced by mutual fund houses, clearly differentiate each fund in terms of asset allocation and fund's investment strategy.

This will make understanding mutual funds simpler. As the new rule states every mutual fund to have only one scheme under each category, mutual fund houses will be more careful while launching new schemes in the open-ended space.

However, they are still allowed to use the close-ended route to launch and relaunch new duplicate schemes, where you need to be careful as an investor.

The changes announced by the above 22 fund houses may come into effect within next one month. Addendums from the other fund houses too may be expected over next few weeks.

To comply with the new regulations many schemes have undergone change in name and investment style while merging with other schemes.

Reallocating the portfolios and investment objective of the scheme may result in changes in its fundamental attributes, which will be communicated to you by each fund house of the schemes where you are invested.

While the regulator has done its best to make sure that fund managers follow standard guidelines while creating portfolio, some changes in attributes may not match your initial investment objective and expectations that you had while investing in the scheme.

If the change is limited only to the name of your scheme, while the broader category remains the same, then there is not much to worry.

You can simply stay invested and may even continue with your SIP investment in the scheme.

However,if your scheme is merged or there is a category change, you may need to relook at your investment strategy and figure out whether the new scheme fits into your objective and your retirement plan. If its new style deviates much from your objective and your risk appetite, then it will be prudent for you to use the free exit load period to move out of the scheme.

If you are confused about you mutual investment strategy due to these changes, do contact your mutual fund advisor or investment consultant to help you decide on the holdings in your mutual portfolio.

Hope this guide was a useful read.

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