Around 21 mutual fund NFOs were floated in March which includes open-ended and close-ended schemes, they together mobilised Rs 4,146 crore. Two close-ended and 19 open-ended new fund offers were opened for subscription.
The Indian MF industry is one of the most competitive with 43 players and more looking to enter the space which manages Rs 54.45 trillion worth of assets
Dinshaw Irani of Helios Mutual Fund advises a balanced portfolio approach with lower beta to navigate market volatility. He remains cautious due to weak corporate demand, inventory buildup, and challenges in the IT sector despite industry optimism. He says March quarter numbers will be the first ones where after six consecutive quarters of growth, one may see some kind of cuts getting built into the earnings per se.
Samir Arora’s Helios MF is expanding its footprint slowly. Its new scheme, Helios Balanced Advantage Fund, aims to appeal those who are comfortable with an aggressive strategy; more of equity and no corporate debt securities. This is different from typical BAFs