{"id":12287,"date":"2026-08-22T12:32:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T07:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/?p=12287"},"modified":"2026-08-22T12:32:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T07:02:48","slug":"shariah-compliant-mutual-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/","title":{"rendered":"Shariah-Compliant Mutual Funds in India: Meaning, Screening and How They Work\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shariah-compliant funds apply an\u00a0additional\u00a0layer of screening on top of standard equity\u00a0investing, and\u00a0understanding this helps you see how their portfolios differ from conventional funds.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Knowing how the business and financial screens work together helps you understand why certain sectors are excluded from these portfolios entirely.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Factors like sector concentration and a smaller investable universe play\u00a0a major role\u00a0in how these funds perform\u00a0relative\u00a0to broader market indices.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding that regulation and taxation stay the same as any other equity scheme helps you evaluate these funds without added complexity.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comparing these funds against your own values and diversification needs helps you decide whether this category fits your overall portfolio.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shariah-compliant mutual funds offer the same equity investing that most investors already know, filtered through an&nbsp;additional&nbsp;set of rules about what the money may fund. This guide covers what is shariah compliant mutual fund investing, along with the screening criteria, features, availability in India, and who these funds suit.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These funds are still built on the same foundation as\u00a0what mutual funds\u00a0are\u00a0generally, regulated\u00a0pooled vehicles investing in listed equities. An added layer of screening is applied on top of this foundation.\u00a0\u00a0Shariah compliant mutual funds are sometimes also referred to as shariah based mutual funds, though the underlying screening process is the same regardless of which term is used.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/#What_is_a_Shariah-Compliant_Mutual_Fund\" >What is a Shariah-Compliant Mutual Fund?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/#Shariah_Compliant_Funds_The_Screening_Criteria\" >Shariah Compliant Funds: The Screening Criteria&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/#Features_of_Shariah_Mutual_Funds\" >Features of Shariah Mutual Funds&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/#How_Are_Shariah_Funds_Different_from_Regular_Equity_Funds\" >How Are Shariah Funds Different from Regular Equity Funds?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/#Shariah-Compliant_Mutual_Funds_in_India_What_is_Available\" >Shariah-Compliant Mutual Funds in India: What is Available&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/#Are_Shariah_Funds_Only_for_Muslim_Investors\" >Are Shariah Funds Only for Muslim Investors?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/#Shariah_Investing_and_ESG_Related_but_Not_the_Same\" >Shariah Investing and ESG: Related but Not the Same&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/#Advantages_and_Limitations\" >Advantages and Limitations&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/#FAQs_on_Shariah-Compliant_Mutual_Funds\" >FAQs on Shariah-Compliant Mutual Funds&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/#What_is_a_Shariah-compliant_mutual_fund\" >What is a Shariah-compliant mutual fund?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/#Are_mutual_funds_halal_in_India\" >Are mutual funds halal in India?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/#How_is_a_fund_certified_as_Shariah_compliant\" >How is a fund certified as Shariah compliant?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/#Can_non-Muslims_invest_in_Shariah_funds\" >Can non-Muslims invest in Shariah funds?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/#How_are_Shariah-compliant_mutual_funds_taxed\" >How are Shariah-compliant mutual funds taxed?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/#What_are_the_features_of_Shariah_mutual_funds\" >What are the features of Shariah mutual funds?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Shariah-Compliant_Mutual_Fund\"><\/span>What is a Shariah-Compliant Mutual Fund?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is shariah compliant mutual fund\u00a0investing, at its core: a Shariah-compliant mutual fund is an equity mutual fund that invests only in companies that pass Islamic law screens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two filters apply: a business screen that excludes sectors such as alcohol, gambling, tobacco and interest-based lending, and a financial screen that rules out companies carrying high debt or earning significant interest income. These funds are regulated by SEBI and taxed exactly like any other equity mutual fund.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shariah_Compliant_Funds_The_Screening_Criteria\"><\/span>Shariah Compliant Funds: The Screening Criteria&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two layers of screening work together to&nbsp;determine&nbsp;which companies a fund can&nbsp;actually hold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Business activity\u00a0screen<\/strong>:\u00a0excludes companies\u00a0operating\u00a0in prohibited sectors, including alcohol, gambling, conventional banking and lending, tobacco, and pork-related products.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Financial ratio\u00a0screen<\/strong>:\u00a0excludes companies with high debt-to-asset ratios or significant interest-based income, regardless of what sector they\u00a0operate\u00a0in.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Purification of income<\/strong>: any small element of non-compliant income identified within\u00a0an otherwise eligible company&#8217;s earnings\u00a0is typically given to charity rather than retained by the fund or its investors, a mechanism that ensures the portfolio stays aligned with the underlying screening standard on an ongoing basis.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_of_Shariah_Mutual_Funds\"><\/span>Features of Shariah Mutual Funds&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few consistent traits follow directly from the screening criteria applied to this category.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These funds\u00a0remain\u00a0equity-only in\u00a0practice, since\u00a0conventional interest-bearing debt instruments do not pass the financial screen.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A resulting sector tilt away from banking and financial services<\/strong>, and toward sectors such as technology,\u00a0pharmaceuticals\u00a0and consumer goods.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>An ongoing compliance review<\/strong>, rather than a one-time screen at the fund&#8217;s\u00a0launch, since\u00a0a company&#8217;s status can change over time.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The practical consequence is straightforward: excluding financials changes the sector mix&nbsp;relative&nbsp;to a broad market index, which affects both risk and return characteristics compared with a conventional fund.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Are_Shariah_Funds_Different_from_Regular_Equity_Funds\"><\/span>How Are Shariah Funds Different from Regular Equity Funds?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The screening process is the entire distinction here, and it is worth comparing side by side with a conventional equity fund.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameter<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Shariah-Compliant Fund<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Conventional Equity Fund<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eligible sectors&nbsp;<\/td><td>Excludes alcohol, gambling, conventional banking, tobacco&nbsp;<\/td><td>No sector-based exclusion beyond scheme mandate&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial screening&nbsp;<\/td><td>Applies debt and interest-income ratio limits&nbsp;<\/td><td>No such screening applied&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Income purification&nbsp;<\/td><td>Non-compliant income directed to charity&nbsp;<\/td><td>Not applicable&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Regulatory oversight&nbsp;<\/td><td>SEBI-regulated equity scheme&nbsp;<\/td><td>SEBI-regulated equity scheme&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Taxation&nbsp;<\/td><td>Taxed as a standard equity-oriented scheme&nbsp;<\/td><td>Taxed as a standard equity-oriented scheme&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both are regulated by SEBI and taxed identically as equity schemes, the difference lies entirely in what each is&nbsp;permitted&nbsp;to hold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shariah-Compliant_Mutual_Funds_in_India_What_is_Available\"><\/span>Shariah-Compliant Mutual Funds in India: What is Available&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Indian shariah compliant mutual funds segment is small but includes both actively managed schemes and index-tracking products, giving investors a choice of approach within the category. This is worth comparing against the broader question of\u00a0how mutual funds compare with ETFs, since some Shariah-compliant options are structured as index-tracking funds rather than actively managed ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given the small size of this segment, naming or ranking specific examples of shariah compliant mutual fund schemes is best avoided; investors should evaluate available options on their own screening\u00a0methodology,\u00a0track record\u00a0and expense ratio.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Shariah_Funds_Only_for_Muslim_Investors\"><\/span>Are Shariah Funds Only for Muslim Investors?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, Shariah-compliant funds are not restricted to Muslim investors. The screens produce a low-debt, non-financials, values-filtered portfolio that any investor may choose on ethical or diversification grounds, regardless of personal faith or background.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shariah_Investing_and_ESG_Related_but_Not_the_Same\"><\/span>Shariah Investing and ESG: Related but Not the Same&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both Shariah investing and ESG investing apply a values-based filter to eligible companies, but the criteria and their sources differ meaningfully. Shariah screening is rooted in Islamic law principles around\u00a0permitted\u00a0business activities and financial structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ESG screening, in contrast, evaluates environmental, social, and governance factors using a different framework entirely.\u00a0\u00a0The two can overlap in specific cases but should not be treated as interchangeable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_and_Limitations\"><\/span>Advantages and Limitations&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both sides deserve equal weight&nbsp;here, since&nbsp;neither should be understated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Advantages:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Disciplined low-debt screen:<\/strong>\u00a0Focuses on companies with lower debt levels as part of the screening approach.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ethical alignment:<\/strong>\u00a0Appeals to investors who prefer investments aligned with specific ethical and financial principles.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Faith-neutral access:<\/strong>\u00a0Investors do not need to follow any\u00a0particular faith\u00a0or religion to invest.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Limitations:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Smaller investable universe:<\/strong>\u00a0Excluding companies that do not meet the screening criteria can reduce the range of eligible investments. Investors may therefore want to consider\u00a0the\u00a0different types\u00a0of investments available\u00a0when assessing diversification needs.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Concentration risk:<\/strong>\u00a0Excluding a large sector can result in greater concentration in the remaining sectors.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Potentially higher tracking difference:<\/strong>\u00a0The portfolio may differ more from broad market indices because of its screening criteria.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fewer schemes to choose from:<\/strong>\u00a0Investors may have fewer fund options compared with conventional fund categories.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shariah compliant mutual funds in India&nbsp;operate&nbsp;under the same regulation and taxation as any other equity scheme, with a narrower and more disciplined investable universe. Choose a fund that fits how you want to&nbsp;invest, and&nbsp;start a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/invest-in-mutual-funds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>mutual fund<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;SIP on&nbsp;FatakPay&#8217;s&nbsp;fully digital platform.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Shariah-Compliant_Mutual_Funds\"><\/span>FAQs on Shariah-Compliant Mutual Funds&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Shariah-compliant_mutual_fund\"><\/span>What is a Shariah-compliant mutual fund?&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is an equity mutual fund that invests only in companies passing both a business activity screen and a financial ratio screen based on Islamic law principles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_mutual_funds_halal_in_India\"><\/span>Are mutual funds halal in India?&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conventional mutual funds are not screened for Shariah compliance, so investors seeking halal investments should specifically look for Shariah-compliant schemes; questions of religious permissibility are best directed to qualified scholarly guidance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_a_fund_certified_as_Shariah_compliant\"><\/span>How is a fund certified as Shariah compliant?&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funds are typically screened against a named Shariah standard covering business activity and financial ratios, often reviewed by a dedicated advisory process for each shariah mutual fund.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_non-Muslims_invest_in_Shariah_funds\"><\/span>Can non-Muslims invest in Shariah funds?&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, these funds are open to any investor and are often chosen for their low-debt, ethically screened portfolio regardless of personal faith.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_Shariah-compliant_mutual_funds_taxed\"><\/span>How are Shariah-compliant mutual funds taxed?&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are taxed exactly like any other equity-oriented mutual fund scheme under current capital gains rules.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_features_of_Shariah_mutual_funds\"><\/span>What are the features of Shariah mutual funds?&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key features include equity-only holdings, exclusion of interest-heavy and prohibited sectors, and ongoing compliance monitoring of the portfolio.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"> \n{ \n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \n  \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\", \n  \"itemListElement\": [{ \n    \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \n    \"position\": 1, \n    \"name\": \"Home\", \n    \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\" \n  },{ \n    \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \n    \"position\": 2, \n    \"name\": \"Blog\", \n    \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/\" \n  },{ \n    \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \n    \"position\": 3, \n    \"name\": \"Mutual Funds\", \n    \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/\" \n  },{ \n    \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \n    \"position\": 4, \n    \"name\": \"Shariah-Compliant Mutual Funds in India: Meaning, Screening and How They Work\", \n    \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/\" \n  }] \n} \n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"> \n{ \n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\", \n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": { \n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\", \n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/mutual-funds\/shariah-compliant-mutual-funds\/\" \n  }, \n  \"headline\": \"Shariah-Compliant Mutual Funds in India\", \n  \"description\": \"Learn what shariah compliant mutual funds are, how the business and financial screens work, their features, taxation, and who should consider investing.\", \n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/navbar-assest\/Logo-2.png\", \n  \"author\": { \n    \"@type\": \"Organization\", \n    \"name\": \"FatakPay\", \n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\" \n  }, \n  \"publisher\": { \n    \"@type\": \"Organization\", \n    \"name\": \"FatakPay\", \n    \"logo\": { \n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\", \n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/navbar-assest\/Logo-2.png\" \n    } \n  }, \n  \"datePublished\": \"2026-08-22\", \n  \"dateModified\": \"2026-08-22\" \n} \n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"> \n{ \n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \n  \"mainEntity\": [{ \n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n    \"name\": \"What is a Shariah-compliant mutual fund?\", \n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n      \"text\": \"It is an equity mutual fund that invests only in companies passing both a business activity screen and a financial ratio screen based on Islamic law principles.\" \n    } \n  },{ \n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n    \"name\": \"Are mutual funds halal in India?\", \n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n      \"text\": \"Conventional mutual funds are not screened for Shariah compliance, so investors seeking halal investments should specifically look for Shariah-compliant schemes; 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