Services sector is the largest contributor to India’s GDP, contributing nearly 55% to Gross Value Add (source: Press note on provisional FY 2023-24 GDP estimate, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, Government of India). The services sector is also a major source of employment in our country accounting...Read More
Though index funds have experienced huge growth in assets under management (AUM) over the last few years, there is relatively less awareness about factor based index funds or smart beta index funds. Factor indices are constructed based on quantitative, rule based investment strategies based on factors which...Read More
The stock market is trading at its record high despite bouts of high volatility from time to time. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have been net sellers on an YTD basis in 2024. There are multiple factors at play. FIIs are shifting their emerging market allocations from India to China because from their...Read More
High volatility has rocked the market over the past few weeks. While the long term outlook for Indian equities remains strong, investors should be prepared for volatility in the short term. Asset allocation can provide stability to your investment portfolio in uncertain market conditions. The strong rally in 2023 had taken the...Read More
Nippon India Corporate Bond Fund has been the top performing corporate bond fund in the last 3 years. The fund continues to be one of the top performers even in CY 2024. With interest rates peaking, we are now in a favourable macro environment for debt funds. Nippon India Corporate Bond Fund can be a good alternative...Read More
Canara Robeco Mutual Fund has launched a thematic fund NFO, Canara Robeco Manufacturing Fund. The fund will invest in companies from different industry sectors that come under the manufacturing theme. The Government with its “Make in India” policy aims to make India a global manufacturing hub. Changing global...Read More
Nippon India Mutual Fund has launched two index funds NFOs – Nippon India Nifty Bank Index Fund and Nippon India Nifty IT Index Fund. Nippon India Nifty Bank Index Fund is a passive fund which will track the Nifty Bank Index, while the IT fund is also a passive fund which will track the Nifty IT index. Both the NFOs opened for subscription...Read More
Stock market capped of the year 2023 with Nifty and Sensex making record highs in December. The markets cheered Fed’s indication in its December FOMC meeting that there will be multiple rate cuts in 2024. India was the standout outperformer in the emerging markets pack; in CY 2023...Read More
Of late, Arbitrage funds have been gaining popularity amongst investors this year. As per AMFI November data, arbitrage funds received the highest monthly inflows (Rs 9,404 crores in November 2023) among all mutual fund categories. Arbitrage funds are low risk investment options for parking your short-term...Read More
Infrastructure is one of the most crucial sectors in the progress of a country. Given India’s aspiration to become a developed economy by 2047, infrastructure development is crucial in achieving that vision. The Government recognizes the infrastructural needs and has developed various and policies...Read More