How do i measure the performance of mutual funds?

How can 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?

What is an authoritative resource of all Indian mutual funds along with their performances?

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?

Why has the stock of HDFC AMC managed to do so well in the markets in the last few months? Are there any more mutual funds likely to be listed?

How will UTI AMC IPO impact the other listed mutual funds? Do you see valuations of these AMCs coming down to more reasonable levels?