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The recent Sebi circular allowing mutual funds to participate in exchange-traded commodity derivatives would pave way for commodity mutual fund schemes in the country. However, mutual funds are not in a hurry to launch schemes as they are waiting for more clarity on a host of issues from the regulator. They also say they have to improve their skills in commodity investing.

Which are the best mutual funds to invest? We at ETMutualFunds.com come across this query quite often during our interactions with our readers. Curiously, it is the first question most investors ask or type on a search engine the moment they decide to invest in mutual funds. Sadly, it is also the main reason why many investors keep on postponing their investments forever.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said it will conduct the purchase of government securities (gilts) under open market operation to the tune of Rs 15,000 crore on June 13.

A Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) committee has suggested a slew of changes in rules for foreign portfolio investors, which could usher in a second round of reforms for foreign investors, if implemented.

India's 10-year bond yield was trading lower for the third session on Friday as analysts expect Narendra Modi's election victory will give the NDA government enough firepower to avoid populist measures.

The Reserve Bank Friday said it will inject Rs 15,000 crore into the financial system next month through purchase of government bonds via the auction route. The government securities will be bought under Open Market Operations (OMO).

Equity markets had already priced in the decisive election victory of the Modi government right after the exit polls. A stable government with absolute majority augers well for the equity markets as policy decisions become more predictable. However, stagnant corporate earnings, high valuations and worsening global can pose short-to-medium threats to the current bull run. Hence, retail investors in equity mutual fund should invest through the SIP mode to make most of the upside potential while managing the downside risk.

The landslide victory of the BJP and that too despite five years of incumbency is simply amazing. Whatever be our individual political leanings, this remarkable feat needs to be admired as well as emulated. Persistent, hard work eventually pays great dividends is quite clear from what has happened. Prime Minister Modi’s five-year rule has been marked by a focused and determined work towards improving governance and making social benefits like access to toilets, electricity, bank accounts, cooking gas and direct transfer of subsidy to the bank accounts of the poor and needy in this country. Votes of these poor people have helped PM Modi and the BJP overcome a stronger, more united opposition as well as resistance from an established ecosystem which has been ruling India for a majority of the past seven decades.

YES Mutual Fund has launched YES Ultra Short Term Fund. The New Fund Offer will open for subscription on May 24, 2019 and closes on June 06, 2019.

Early leads of election results suggest that prime minister Narendra Modi is set to form the government at the centre again. How did mutual funds fared during his last five-year tenure that began in May 2014.

It is almost certain that the NaMo government is coming back to power at the centre. The market participants are full of hope. Every industry is getting their wish list ready. Even the mutual fund industry is ready with its list. Here is what two prominent mutual fund managers want or expect from the new central government. Another fund manager shares his predictions.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is probing whether mutual funds cut token bond deals with each other to prop up scheme returns. The capital markets regulator has asked fund houses to submit details of the recent trades in debt papers including Inter Scheme Transfers and ones that led to a mark-up in bond valuations, said two people familiar with the matter.

Besides equity, debt instruments play an important role in financing any business. With the revision in Indian external commercial borrowings (ECB) framework, a careful evaluation of existing financing structures is needed for businesses and investors to ensure tax efficiency and cost optimization.

India's stock market wealth grew by ?75.25 lakh crore in five years since Narendra Modi-led NDA emerged victorious in the Lok Sabha polls in 2014, with benchmark Sensex gaining 61 per cent during this time.

The mutual fund industry has cheered the 2019 General Election verdict as it portends a stable government for the next five years. As per initial results, after building on the leads, the BJP-led NDA is on track to return with a majority.