HDFC, ICICI Prudential, Tata Mutual Fund halt fresh investments in gold ETF FoFs ahead of festive season

Economic Times - Oct 15, 2026

Tata Mutual Fund, HDFC Mutual Fund and ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company have restricted fresh investments in their gold fund-of-funds (FoFs) ahead of the festive season. Existing investors can continue their registered SIP instalments and redeem their investments.

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