Overview of Index Mutual Funds 14 7

A Bibliometric Review with Special Focus on India

Authors

  • Rishu Kumar Department of Economics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Author
  • Professor Manisha Ashish Mehrotra Department of Economics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Author

Keywords:

index funds, mutual funds, passive funds, benchmark funds

Abstract

This study attempts a bibliometric review of the available literature on index mutual funds extracted from the Scopus database. Biblioshiny R’s software is employed in bibliometric analysis to envision patterns of relevant keywords. Keywords such as “index fund” OR “index mutual fund” are used to cover the relevant literature. The study covers the period between 1978 and 2024. The study reveals that index fund research is still growing with significant scope for further exploration. The USA leads in all elements of the bibliometric report, while India lags behind. Indian journals and authors should enhance quality and quantity to gain global recognition and indexing.

Author Biographies

  • Rishu Kumar, Department of Economics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

    Rishu Kumar is a research scholar in the Department of Economics at Banaras Hindu University. His research focuses on portfolio management, particularly mutual funds. Rishu Kumar’s ongoing doctoral research explores mutual funds performance in crisis.

  • Professor Manisha Ashish Mehrotra, Department of Economics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

    Manisha Ashish Mehrotra is a Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at Banaras Hindu University. With over 15 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership, he has made significant contributions to the fields of Cultural Economics and financial market. she research interests include financial markets and cultural economics.

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Published

02-03-2026

Issue

Intellectual Resonance Vol-VIII

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Overview of Index Mutual Funds: A Bibliometric Review with Special Focus on India. (2026). Intellectual Resonance, 8(1), 120–142. https://dup.du.ac.in/index.php/ir/article/view/842