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Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit 2.0 – Path to 20 crore investors
Mumbai: Moneycontrol, a leading financial website of the Network 18 group, is bringing the second edition of the Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit, which will be held in Mumbai on 11 October. The marquee event will see SEBI’s whole time member Ananth Narayan G, as its chief guest.
The summit will see panel discussions with industry leaders, CEOs, and fund managers, who will deliberate on the challenges and opportunities before the Indian mutual fund industry as it aspires to go from roughly four crore investors at present to 20 Crore in 5-10 years. With inflows into mutual funds through systematic investment plans (SIP) crossing Rs 15,000 crore a month for the first time this year in July, the Indian MF industry is set for a quantum leap in the years ahead. Will the growth in assets under management (AUM) lead to a healthy growth of retail investors in the MF industry? That’s the question we’ll be asking at the second edition of the summit.
Moneycontrol’s annual mutual fund conclave brings together experts to debate the ways in which the industry can move forward, become the chosen savings and investment vehicle, and increase the number of investors. The summit will also try to address how mutual funds should spread beyond the larger cities. Amid tightening regulations, reduced expenses over the years and stiff competition, the Indian MF industry faces the daunting task of spreading beyond the larger cities. Only four states – Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and West Bengal – constitute 61 percent of the industry’s assets. What will it take for the geographical spread to get wider? How can mutual funds become a household name like bank fixed deposits or postal deposits?
The Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit – Path to 20 Crore Investors is Powered by Axis Mutual Fund, Strategic Partner Reliance Industries Limited, and the Associate Partners are HSBC Mutual Fund, Motilal Oswal Asset Management, 360 ONE Asset, IBM, Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund, Mirae Asset Mutual Fund. Meanwhile, new fund houses have entered the industry and still more are expected.
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Jack&Jones unveils Spring Summer ’26 collection with 3 themes
Music, Rush and Travel chapters anchor expansive youth-focused drop.
MUMBAI: If fashion had a playlist, this one would come with a bass drop, a road trip, and a wardrobe change in between. Jack&Jones has rolled out its Spring Summer ’26 collection, pitching it as its most expansive seasonal showcase yet less a drop, more a three-act cultural statement. At the centre of the campaign is Volume 1: Music, a chapter that taps into India’s independent music scene and wears its attitude on its sleeve quite literally. Featuring artists like Loka, Wazir Patar and Aksomaniac, the line blends bold graphics with relaxed silhouettes and versatile denim designed to move effortlessly from stage lights to street style.
Denim, unsurprisingly, remains the headline act. From lived-in washes to rip-and-repair textures and wide-leg fits, the collection leans into familiarity while nudging expression forward aiming to feel both personal and performative at once.
The brand didn’t stop at aesthetics. Extending its music-first narrative into the real world, Jack&Jones partnered with the UN40 Music Festival held on March 14 and 15 in Bengaluru. The collaboration featured an experiential pop-up, complete with denim customisation zones, interactive installations and exclusive viewing experiences turning fashion into something you could not just wear, but play with.
Volume 2: Rush shifts gears into a faster lane, embracing high-energy aesthetics tailored for movement, momentum and a lifestyle that rarely stands still. Think sharper silhouettes, dynamic styling and a sense of urgency stitched into every look.
In contrast, Volume 3: Travel slows things down. This chapter leans into sun-washed palettes, lightweight layers and easy silhouettes built for spontaneity designed for consumers who prefer their fashion with a side of wanderlust.
Across all three volumes, the thread that ties it together is clear: denim as a constant, supported by breathable cottons and summer-ready fabrics that balance comfort with structure. The result is a collection that doesn’t just follow trends but attempts to mirror the rhythm of youth culture itself.
With Spring Summer ’26, Jack&Jones isn’t just selling clothes, it’s curating moods. And in a season where identity is as fluid as style, that might just be its strongest fit yet.
