How do i measure the performance of mutual funds?

what is the mutual funds in india and what role does Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) play in regulating mutual funds?

How do my mutual funds generate profits?

How can I measure the performance of mutual funds?

How do direct plans of mutual funds differ from regular plans of mutual funds and how has been their growth?

Can you give me a picture of the mutual funds in the last month for all the categories of funds in India and what exactly does it say?

How have the mutual fund flows been in the month of September considering that domestic funds continue to be buying in the market?

How do ETFs compare with other classes of mutual funds that are currently available in the markets?

Can I do SIPs on equities instead of mutual funds and what are the pros and cons of doing SIPs on direct equities?

How do I as an investor make a choice between FDs and debt mutual funds? What are the relative pros and cons of both these instruments for debt investment?

I understand that e-mandates can be given in case of systematic investment plans of mutual funds. How do these e-mandates for SIPs work and what are the benefits and risks in this method?