A normal monsoon, softer interest rates and inflation, pent-up demand, along with mild budgetary support may help growth pick up in coming quarters.
'... Whether an incumbent is voted back or a coalition forms a new government except for a temporary disruption for a few weeks.'
'Trading is about psychology; 75% of it is about keeping your emotions in check.'
'The ability to tailor schemes to market conditions and invest in unlisted equity and real estate, as well as commodities, makes Alternative Investment Funds a sought after platform.'
Ravi Gopalakrishnan, head-equities, Canara Robeco Mutual Fund, tells Ashley Coutinho that earnings growth will pick up once the benefits of reform initiatives accrue.
Market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, has set out five broad categories for mutual fund schemes, including equity, debt and hybrid funds that will benefit investors, says Ashley Coutinho
2019 appears a story of two halves for Indian equities - a more difficult first half might precede a stronger second half, said Abhiram Eleswarapu, bottom, left, Head of India Equity Research, BNP Paribas in an interview with Ashley Coutinho.
'They should decide their allocation based on their risk appetite and age, and not valuations.'
Fund houses have conducted investor camps and awareness programmes in more than 400 cities. Also, the popular 'Mutual fund sahi hai' campaign has helped bring in a lot of new investors into the MF fold from underpenetrated regions.
'The good news is that money continues to flow into India-focussed offshore funds.'
'The variables to watch include the monsoon, resolution of NBFC liquidity issues, GST collections, and NPA resolution.'
If you plan to send your child to the US five years from now and expect the rupee to depreciate five per cent every year, adding US funds to your portfolio might be a good idea, says Ashley Coutinho.
Aggressive rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve could result in a flight of capital from emerging markets like India, says B Gopkumar, chief executive officer, Reliance Securities.
You need not worry even if there is a mismatch between your income and deduction in Form 16/16A and Form 26AS, says Ashley Coutinho
Year 2017 will be a benign year for FII flows into India feels Akash Singhania, deputy chief investment officer, DHFL Pramerica Asset Managers.
EM asset classes could rally if the pace of US Federal Reserve rate increases moderates.
'India's sizeable forex reserves should help stem a possible fall in our currency.'
Wonder why corporate India is showering dividends?
In 5 years, the AMC has clocked a growth rate of 40% with its AUM up nearly 4 times.
'As the growth momentum reverses benefiting from re-monetisation, it will be accompanied by a rise in inflation.'
Stock markets in structural bull run but there can be bouts of volatility says Ravi Gopalakrishnan, head, equities, Canara Robeco Mutual Fund
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