How to invest in PPFAS schemes via ET Money

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This guide covers investing in PPFAS Mutual Fund schemes through ET Money, a direct-plan aggregator platform owned by Times Internet (the digital subsidiary of The Times Group, same parent as Economic Times). ET Money is one of the larger Indian mutual fund aggregator platforms by AUM and user count. PPFAS schemes are fully available on ET Money.

Step-by-step procedure

Step 1: Open the ET Money mobile app or web platform

Download from Google Play, Apple App Store, or visit etmoney.com in a browser.

Step 2: Sign up and complete KYC

Standard flow:

  • Mobile number registration; OTP verification.
  • PAN entry and verification.
  • Aadhaar e-KYC via UIDAI OTP.
  • IPV (in-person verification via video).
  • Bank-account linkage via penny-drop.

KYC completion typically 24-48 hours.

Step 3: Log in and search for the PPFAS scheme

Search Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund or other PPFAS scheme. ET Money shows the direct-plan variant.

Step 4: Choose Invest then Lump-sum or SIP

Tap Invest. Select Lump-sum or SIP. Enter amount and SIP details if applicable.

Step 5: Authorise payment

Standard payment channels:

  • UPI (real-time).
  • Net banking.
  • IMPS / RTGS.
  • NACH e-mandate or UPI Autopay (for SIP).

Step 6: Track holdings in the ET Money portfolio

Holdings appear in the ET Money portfolio dashboard after T+1 allotment. The underlying folio at CAMS is shared with SelfInvest, MF Central, and other aggregator platforms.

See also

External references

References

  1. ET Money platform at etmoney.com.
  2. PPFAS Mutual Fund, SelfInvest portal at selfinvest.ppfas.com.
  3. PPFAS Scheme Information Documents.
  4. SEBI Master Circular for Mutual Funds, 22 May 2024.
  5. SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996.
  6. AMFI Industry Best Practices.
  7. CAMS Investor Services operational documentation.
  8. PPFAS investor desk FAQ at amc.ppfas.com/faqs/.
  9. ET Money platform documentation.
  10. Direct-plan industry data.

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