Despite several innovative tech FoF applications with Sebi, only one hits the market
The industry attributes the gradual decline in SIP ticket size to the growing penetration of mutual funds (MFs) on the back of rising ease of investment
MFs told to issue press release and file FIR against misleading groups
Flows down 64% from peak amid uncertain market conditions, valuation concerns
Spotlight turns on why middle class Indians use SIP for securing their financial goals
He reveals why fixed maturity plans (FMPs) remain relevant, notwithstanding the emergence of target maturity funds (TMFs) in the 'predictable return' space in debt
Industry says exemption for those staying invested for over three years will help channelise flows into financial assets
This 'buy low and sell high' strategy has not always worked for them
Over 95% passive AUM is with top 10 AMCs; experts say opportunities still exist in the smart beta space
But overall AUM has increased a mere 6%
New branches being added even as digitisation empowers every transaction
'The two key factors are volatility in the stock market and the performance differential within indices'
Indian markets are holding on despite ongoing global chaos, thanks to supportive cyclical and structural factors, says Surana
The company says it manages over Rs 3.3 trillion through its various mutual fund, PMS, AIF and other products
Fund managers and MF distributors expect net inflows to turn positive after completion of rate hike cycle
One-year returns, however, better than most equity, debt funds
Yet net investments in active equity schemes slump 33% in same month, shows Amfi data
Yield-to-maturity between 7.36% and 7.5% for these schemes with fixed tenure makes them attractive bet
Industry insiders say MFs have gained better traction in Jharkhand due to presence of a large salaried class and strong distributor network
'Conditions are ripe for a private capital expenditure cycle over the next few years'