In this exclusive interview, Mahesh Patil, CIO, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, elaborates about the existing equity and debt markets in India while comparing them to how the global markets are playing out

Large investors, including promoters and private equity investors, are liquidating or selling sizeable holdings, thereby increasing price volatility

Indian economy is on a sound footing vs global economy. By and large, India has remained insulated from hikes in global interest rates, voices Chirag Dagli, Fund Manager for Healthcare Fund, DSP Mutual Fund

In this interview, Marzban Irani, Chief Investment Officer - Fixed Income, LIC Mutual Fund, takes stock of the current market situation and shares some tips for investors with their sights on mutual fundsIn this interview, Marzban Irani, Chief Investment Officer - Fixed Income, LIC Mutual Fund, takes stock of the current market situation and shares some tips for investors with their sights on mutual funds

Taking into consideration the fact that some amount of consolidation or correction in the markets would be very healthy in the near term, Chandraprakash Padiyar, Senior Fund Manager, Tata Asset Management, is of the opinion that the overall outlook of the business environment in India is certainly positive

We believe India's growth story has already begun and the time is now. India is set to become third-largest economy in this decade, making it one of the biggest opportunities for growth.

As Anurag Mittal, Deputy- Head of Fixed Income, UTI Mutual Fund, indicates in this interview, fixed income mutual funds still offer a multitude of added benefits such as better transmission of policy rate changes with the possibility of mark-to-market gain in periods of interest rate cuts or faster re-pricing during periods of rate hikes

To avoid major downside, invest in companies with good corporate governance

Headline inflation has come down in the last few months, which is a positive factor.

The domestic interest rate also seems to be stabilising at the current level, suggesting that the valuation may bottom out at the current level.

Inflation has been declining from its peak due to a favourable base effect and fall in food prices.

Correction in the stock market, thus far, has largely been driven by the rising rate cycle, which leads to higher cost of capital and lower price-earnings multiple (PE ratio).

We are constructive on short-term prospects

It is recommended that investors adhere to their asset allocation plan in a disciplined manner, in accordance with their risk profile

While investing in an active strategy, you typically look at the investment framework of the fund manager and understand the style of investing.

The rural sector appears to be interesting.

The markets are generally forward looking and these issues of high inflation and rising interest rates have been hitting the headlines for the last one year.

As a fund house we are conservative on taking credit exposure and we try to generate alpha through duration management.

Analysing past performance is one of the key factors in your fund selection process.

Since volatility is the name of the present game, Neil Parag Parikh, Chairman and CEO, PPFAS Mutual Fund, shares a few valuable tips for investors to remain afloat