Ravi Gopalakrishnan, head-equities, Canara Robeco Mutual Fund, tells Ashley Coutinho that earnings growth will pick up once the benefits of reform initiatives accrue.
HDFC MF witnessed 17% rise in investment in its schemes to Rs 6,462 crore by group companies during May.
'Macro headwinds are rising for Indian equities in the form of rising commodity prices, especially oil, depreciating rupee, fiscal challenges, election-related uncertainty and upside risks to inflation'
Valuations are much higher than the consensus earnings expectations warrant and also much too high in historical terms, says Devangshu Datta.
I would advise at least a 7 year investment time frame for Equity Investing
With real estate -- NRIs's favourite investment vehicle in the past -- unlikely to do well in the near future, there is a strong case for NRIs to shift to equity and debt mutual funds, says Prateek Mehta.
Strong MF investments, stemming of FII outflows and positive earnings in Q3 have helped market, say analysts.
The stock market regulator's definition of large, mid, and small-cap companies has irked mutual fund managers, reports Samie Modak.
Though the sum was nowhere close to the big-ticket monthly purchases seen during the 2004-2008 bull run, it is significant, as it confirms the reversal of a selling spree that began in September 2013.
Market players said the sell-off was triggered by pessimism that the government may not be able to balance growth with macro-stability.
Over the past 25 years the MF industry has come a long way. Geographic reach has increased, many more customers have been added, more channels have been opened up and the product basket is full.
Equity fund managers say large-caps offer higher relative safety, especially in such times.
New retirement schemes from MFs offer Section 80C benefit but locks in your money for five years
Investors also appreciate the role being played by the founders; analysts, too, remain unperturbed.
The Sebi chief said that although the idea of an SRO has been challenged in court, he is hopeful of its implementation.
Central KYC not in sync with Sebi's KRA system; regulator writes to finance ministry
But experts say downside limited, pockets of opportunities for investors
The second fortnight of September saw Rs 3 lakh crore of time deposits, something unique, followed by liquidation of Rs 1.2 lakh crpre of these right after.
Add a term plan with a child mutual fund for best results.
There have been two changes announced so far as MF taxation is concerned.
Most equity schemes have more than doubled their NAVs in 8 years, even if they entered at the pre-Lehman crisis peak
Lock into these long-term bonds for higher interest rates and capital appreciation
Sandeep Shanbhag offers tips on post Budget taxation rates.
Focus on large-caps and ensure that the portfolio is balanced.
DLF chairman K P Singh, his son and vice-chairman Rajiv Singh, younger daughter and whole-time director at DLF Pia Singh, company directors T C Goyal and Ramesh Sanka had earlier moved the tribunal challenging the October 10 Sebi ban on them.
Supreme Court allows more instruments to use the biometric card.
Priya Nair tells you how you can use technology to invest better and maximise returns.
New ITR form may be simpler, but some changes could stump you.
In UK, France and Germany, the president and CEO of Edelweiss Securities, anticipates votes incrementally in favour of local protection and de-globalisation.
Unless unique, avoid investing in IPOs.
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