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RBI Monetary Policy: 150 bps of easing in under 180 days
At the start of the year, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had quite a few issues to deal with – a weakening economy, lack of government spending, liquidity deficit and US exceptionalism. Over the course of last few months, the central bank has addressed all these by frontloading rate cuts and infusing liquidity... Read More
Falling Interest Rates Prompt Union Mutual Fund to Launch Tax-Efficient** Income Oriented Fund: Union Income Plus Arbitrage Active FOF
Union Mutual Fund has announced the launch of Union Income Plus Arbitrage Active FOF—an open-ended scheme that seeks to combine the relatively lower volatility of debt investments with the potential of arbitrage strategies along with tax efficiency by investing in units of Arbitrage and Debt Oriented Schemes... Read More
Can surplus banking liquidity lead to a steeper yield curve?
FY25 witnessed significant fluctuations in banking and core liquidity, transitioning from neutral to deficit to surplus. This note delves into the dynamic management of banking and core liquidity by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) using various tools and how this has in the past steepened the yield curve. As FY26 begins... Read More
Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Pvt. Ltd. IFSC branch launches Mirae Asset Global Allocation Fund IFSC at Gift City
Gandhinagar/Mumbai, April 21, 2025: Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Pvt. Ltd. IFSC branch is pleased to announce the launch of the Mirae Asset Global Allocation Fund IFSC, a Category III Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) close-ended restricted scheme (non-retail) under the IFSCA (International Financial Services... Read More
Axis Mutual Fund joins ONDC Network to Expand Access to Mutual Fund Investments
Mumbai, April 15, 2025: Axis Mutual Fund, one of India's leading asset management companies, has now joined Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) Network to facilitate transactions in Axis Mutual Fund Schemes through this network. ONDC is an initiative by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce aimed at democratising... Read More
RBI Monetary Policy: RBI changes policy stance and lowers rate
As widely expected, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lowered the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.0%-its second consecutive rate cut. More importantly, the RBI changed its stance from neutral to "accommodative", supported unanimously all by committee members. This decision comes... Read More
Reciprocal Tariffs: Casting a wider net
On April 2, the US Government cast its net wide by rolling out tariffs to be implemented around the world. This much awaited and widely spoken event along with elevated valuations in India and foreign fund outflows led to significant volatility in equities in the last six months. Since February 2025, global equities... Read More
Axis MF: Gold and Silver Outlook
Over the past decade, gold prices have shown significant fluctuations. For instance, gold prices surged by over 100% from Feb-20 to Feb-25, reaching an all-time high. With Gold reaching new highs in 2024, total gold demand rose 1% in Q4, reaching a new quarterly high as well and contributing to a record annual total gold... Read More
Axis AMC appoints Nandik Mallik as Head: Equity & Hybrid for its proposed SIFs
Axis Asset Management Company is pleased to announce the proposed appointment of Nandik Mallik as Head - Equity & Hybrid for its proposed SIFs. Nandik is a seasoned financial services professional with over two decades of experience, most of it in the asset management space. Axis Mutual Fund recognizes the significant... Read More
Axis AMC Partners with NISM to Launch Industry-First Talent Development Program "Unnati"
In a pioneering move aimed at addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in the mutual fund industry, Axis AMC has announced a strategic partnership with the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM). This collaboration will formally launch the ?Unnati? program?a specialized, industry-first initiative... Read More
Axis MF launches Axis NIFTY AAA Bond Financial Services: Mar 2028 Index Fund
Axis Mutual Fund, one among the fastest growing fund houses in India, announced the launch of their New Fund Offer - AXIS Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services - Mar 2028 Index Fund. It is an open-ended target maturity index fund investing in constituents of Nifty AAA Financial Services Bond Mar 2028 Index, a moderate interest rate risk... Read More
RBI Monetary Policy: Feb 2025 New Governor ushers in a softer rate regime
The Monetary Policy Committee, led by the new Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, has lowered the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%—the first reduction in nearly five years. This decision highlights the RBI’s commitment to supporting growth, enhancing liquidity, and maintaining flexible inflation targeting. The rate cut... Read More
Navigating Headwinds: India's Bond Market Outlook Still Positive
As a result, we have witnessed significant volatility, and a 10-15 bps rise in yields across the FI curve and increased uncertainty on probable monetary policy actions. UST yields have risen by 100 bps over the last 100 days despite 100 bps of Fed rate cuts. The new President' s policies on deportation, tariffs, and... Read More
LIC MF launches Multi Asset Allocation Fund
LIC Mutual Fund, one of the reputed fund houses in India, is launching LIC MF Multi Asset Allocation Fund, an open-ended scheme investing in equity, debt and gold. The New Fund Offer (NFO) will open on 24th January 2025 and close on 07th February 2025. The investment objective of the scheme is to generate long-term... Read More
Axis MF: Annual Outlook 2025
As we look ahead to 2025, several key factors are likely to drive global markets. The incoming US government in January 2025 and its policies will play a significant role in setting the global market tone. Additionally, the monetary policies of central banks and slowing global growth will be crucial. The imposition of tariffs by the US... Read More
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