MUTUAL FUNDS

BY,PRASHANT VIRGHIS-069RAMANDEEP SINGH-081RISHINATH SINGH-087SANDEEP RAJ-092SHANTANU SETH-096SHRIKER PARTH-100FABIAN

Mutual Fund-What is it?

A Mutual Fund is a trust that pools the savings of a number of investors who share a common financial goal.

The money thus collected is then invested in capital market instruments such as shares, debentures and other securities.

The income earned through these investments and the capital appreciation realized are shared by its unit holders in proportion to the number of units owned by them.

Thus a Mutual Fund is the most suitable investment for the common man as it offers an opportunity to invest in a diversified, professionally managed basket of securities at a relatively low cost.

The growth of mutual funds

Organizational set up of mutual fund

Working of Mutual Fund

The journey so far…….

The first scheme launched by UTI was unit scheme 1964.

1st phase (1964-87) – UTI2nd Phase (1987-93)- Entry of public sector3rd Phase (1993-2003)- Entry of private sectors4th Phase (2003-) - Present

Types of Mutual Funds Schemes in India: By investment objective

Growth SchemesIncome SchemesBalanced SchemesMoney Market SchemesTax Saving SchemesIndex SchemesSector Specific Schemes

THE PEST ANALYSIS

Political Analysis

In India, SEBI (Mutual Fund) Regulations, 1996 regulates the structure of mutual funds.

Mutual funds in India are constituted in the form of a Public Trust created under The Indian Trusts Act, 1882.

The stability of the government and people faith into it acts as an important return factor.

The impact of foreign investment.• Forced renegotiation of contracts• A requirement that a minimum percentage of supervisory

positions be held by locals.

Economic analysis

India's population is young, with 54% under the age of 25 and 80% under 45 and the percentage of working population is rising rapidly.

If we see the position of BSE Senex as compared to other major indexes in the world then we find that BSE has been the best performer.

India – Potential 'Services Capital' of the World-With services becoming increasingly tradable, India is well placed in terms of costs and skill sets and over the past 13 years.

Economic Analysis-Contd.

Inflation affects the Return-Inflation has always lowered the actual return from bank savings except the year 2002

Impact of Various Changes-With the increase in global trade and finance, there is a  need for level playing field as the WTO has laid down common rules to facilitate smooth trade among member countries irrespective of their size.

Socio-cultural analysis

The most important factor shaping in today's global economy is the process of globalization.

The increasing share of India and other emerging market economies in world trade.

To fund future needs, To meet contingencies, To maintain same standard of living after retirement .

Standard of living of population tends to improve.

Technological analysis

Indian companies are moving in search of low-cost markets, technology is driving growth in production and competition is becoming more intense.

The outburst in communication technology has led to greater integration of Indian financial markets across the world.

The outburst of technology has made it possible for the foreign companies to look for Indian market and returns associated with it.

All the legal framework and associated work has become easy to handle

Challenges ahead……

Widen range of products with affordable and competitive schemes to tap the market.

Needs to collaborate with other sectors of the economy such as banking and telecommunications.

Companies are also required to take advantage of the growing opportunity in the commodities market. Further, the mutual funds could also enable the small investors to participate in the real estate boom through real estate mutual funds.

With a strong regulatory framework, clear guidelines and the talent to back it up, the Indian mutual fund industry is in a position to cater to the new breed of investors who are keen to diversify their risks

Types of risks

Management RiskPurchasing Power RiskCurrency RiskMarket RiskSector RiskLiquidity RiskInterest Rate Risk