Vidya Bala
Vidya Bala was the Head of Mutual Fund Research at FundsIndia
Mutual fund labeling: What colour is your fund?
March 21, 2013Come July 2013, mutual funds are set to become more colourful; literally! We are talking of the new SEBI’s circular on product labeling in mutual funds. What exactly is product…Continue Reading
FundsIndia reviews: Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan
March 19, 2013Taking the road less travelled The repo rate cut by RBI would send most funds hunting for opportunities in the interest rate curve. But if you wish to look at…Continue Reading
Should you choose the dividend option or the growth option?
March 15, 2013“Should I go for growth option or take out the dividends in my fund?” – is a question frequently asked by many of you, when venturing into mutual fund investments.…Continue Reading
FundsIndia recommends: ICICI Pru Focused Bluechip Equity
March 12, 2013Build a foundation with blue chips If you wish to start building an equity portfolio with mutual funds, then ICICI Pru Focused Bluechip Equity (ICICI Pru Bluechip) can be a…Continue Reading
Will the tax-free bonds of JNPT and NHB benefit you?
March 11, 2013The tax-free bonds issued by both National Housing Bank (NHB) and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) offer 7.32 per cent for retail investors (6.82% for others) for a period of…Continue Reading
The point-to-point fund returns game
March 6, 2013Admit it; had you been looking at the five-year point-to-point returns of equity funds in the last few months, you would have been tempted to simply stash your money in…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Strategies: Three uses for liquid funds this time of the year
March 5, 2013Closer to March, your budget may have to accommodate a few one-off expenses. If you have not already thought of those, here are a few: One, you would be required…Continue Reading
Budget 2013- 10 measures that can impact you
February 28, 2013Are the budget proposals expected to boost economic growth? I don’t think so, but that story can wait. For retail investors, the budget is a mixed bag. The finance minister…Continue Reading
Good funds alright but are they right for you?
February 27, 2013Some of you may be doing your own groundwork on what fund to choose for your portfolio. You may end up with at least half a dozen good funds but…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Recommends: PineBridge India Short Term Fund
February 26, 2013Opportunity in the rate curve Investors with limited risk appetite and looking for opportunities in the debt product spectrum can consider investing in PineBridge India Short Term Fund. This fund…Continue Reading