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Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Bandhan AMC Celebrates 25 Years of Serving Investors
Bandhan AMC Limited, one of the leading asset management companies in the country celebrates 25 years in the Indian mutual fund industry, marking a legacy built on trust, innovation and unwavering commitment to helping savers become investors. To mark this milestone with its investors and partners, Bandhan AMC presents 'Raju Bhaiya Ki Kahani,' a nostalgic, music-led film that reflects the journey familiar to many: from saving to investing with confidence. Told through a heartfelt jingle and evocative animation, it celebrates the progress of everyday investors over the years. Scan the QR code in the photo to watch the film. 25 Year Journey | Raju Bhaiya Ki Kahani - Speaking on this celebration, Mr. Vishal Kapoor, CEO, Bandhan AMC, shares, 'As we mark 25 years of our journey, we are proud of the role we have played in helping millions of savers become investors. From our origins as ANZ Grindlays Mutual Fund to Standard Chartered Mutual Fund to IDFC AMC to now becoming Bandhan AMC, every milestone has been a testament to our commitment to financial inclusion, innovation and investor-centricity. While we celebrate this legacy, we remain focused on the road ahead- dedicated to empowering investors, expanding access to prudent financial solutions and redefining what is possible. We are deeply grateful to our investors, partners, employees and all stakeholders for their enduring trust and support throughout the years.' Over the last 25 years, the organisation has been a pioneer in innovation, being the first to introduce products such as Short-Term Fund, Government Securities Fund, Dynamic Bond Fund, Medium Term Fund and roll-down structures in debt schemes. It has also embraced next-generation strategies like Artificial Intelligence led PMS products and Machine Learning based investment frameworks through offerings like NEO Equity PMS. Beyond product innovation, the company has played a vital role in investor education, launching well-received campaigns like One Idiot, Return of One Idiot, Dattey Raho, and Be Smart - Stay Invested, which have helped spread financial awareness across the country. In 2025, Bandhan AMC continues to expand its reach with the launch of its 100th branch, new operations at GIFT City with three India-focused funds and Vedartha, a dedicated platform for wealth creation for both onshore and offshore investors. As Bandhan AMC steps into the future, the vision remains clear, to be a trusted partner in every Indian's financial journey, and to continue helping savers become investors.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bandhan Mutual Fund completes 25-year milestone in Indian MF industry
Bandhan Mutual Fund completes 25 years in the Indian mutual fund industry, marking a legacy built on trust, innovation and unwavering commitment to helping savers become investors. To mark this milestone with its investors and partners, Bandhan AMC presents 'Raju Bhaiya Ki Kahani,' a nostalgic, music-led film that reflects the journey familiar to many: from saving to investing with confidence, according to a press release by the fund house. Also Read | Nearly 112 lakh SIPs closed in 2025: Should you worry about the negative net SIP trend? Best MF to invest Looking for the best mutual funds to invest? Here are our recommendations. View Details » by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Victoria Principal Is Almost 75, See Her Now The Latest Article Undo Told through a heartfelt jingle and evocative animation, it celebrates the progress of everyday investors over the years, the release added. 'As we mark 25 years of our journey, we are proud of the role we have played in helping millions of savers become investors. From our origins as ANZ Grindlays Mutual Fund to Standard Chartered Mutual Fund to IDFC AMC to now becoming Bandhan AMC, every milestone has been a testament to our commitment to financial inclusion, innovation and investor-centricity,' said Vishal Kapoor , CEO, Bandhan AMC. Live Events 'While we celebrate this legacy, we remain focused on the road ahead- dedicated to empowering investors, expanding access to prudent financial solutions and redefining what is possible. We are deeply grateful to our investors, partners, employees and all stakeholders for their enduring trust and support throughout the years,' Kapoor added. Over the last 25 years, the fund house has been a pioneer in innovation, being the first to introduce products such as Short-Term Fund, Government Securities Fund, Dynamic Bond Fund, Medium Term Fund and roll-down structures in debt schemes, the release said. It has also embraced next-generation strategies like Artificial Intelligence led PMS products and Machine Learning based investment frameworks through offerings like NEO Equity PMS. Beyond product innovation, the company has played a vital role in investor education, launching well-received campaigns like One Idiot, Return of One Idiot, Dattey Raho, and Be Smart - Stay Invested, which have helped spread financial awareness across the country, the press release mentioned. Also Read | Mutual funds slashes cash allocation by Rs 13,000 crore in June; PPFAS and Quant MF join trend In 2025, Bandhan AMC continues to expand its reach with the launch of its 100th branch, new operations at GIFT City with three India-focused funds and Vedartha, a dedicated platform for wealth creation for both onshore and offshore investors. As Bandhan AMC steps into the future, the vision remains clear, to be a trusted partner in every Indian's financial journey, and to continue helping savers become investors.
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Business Standard
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
NFO Alert! Bandhan MF launches Multi-Factor Fund; check key details here
Bandhan Multi-Factor Fund: Bandhan Mutual Fund has launched the Bandhan Multi-Factor Fund, an open-ended equity scheme investing based on adaptive and evolving multi-factor quantitative model theme. The new fund offer (NFO) will open on Thursday, July 10, 2025 and close on Thursday, July 24, 2025. This multi-factor fund offers a diversified exposure by blending four time-tested investment factors including Momentum, Value, Quality, and Low Volatility into a single portfolio. According to the Scheme Information Document (SID), the performance of the scheme will be benchmarked against the BSE 200 Total Return Index. The portfolio is constructed from the top 250 large and mid-cap companies, using a data-driven approach based on four key factors. After scoring and shortlisting, around 50-65 stocks are selected within a defined risk management framework. Vishal Kapoor, chief executive officer at Bandhan AMC, said that as markets become increasingly dynamic, investors need strategies that can adapt and remain resilient through cycles. Multi-factor investing has emerged as a compelling equity strategy, especially in a market where no single factor consistently leads across all conditions. "Momentum tends to perform well in bull markets, value during recoveries, quality in slowdowns, and low volatility in uncertain phases. By combining these factors, the Bandhan Multi-Factor Fund aims to reduce reliance on any one factor and enhance overall risk-adjusted returns,' he added. During the NFO, investors can invest a minimum of ₹1,000 and in multiples of ₹1 thereafter. Through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP), the minimum investment amount is ₹100 and can be increased in multiples of ₹1 thereafter, with a minimum of 6 installments required. According to the SID, if units are redeemed or switched out on or within 30 days from the date of allotment a 0.5 per cent of the Net Asset Value (NAV) will be charged as exit load. However, no exit load will be charged if units are redeemed or switched out after 30 days from the date of allotment. Rishi Sharma and Brijesh Shah are the designated fund managers for the scheme. Bandhan Multi-Factor Fund: Who should invest? According to the SID, the fund is suitable for investors seeking long-term wealth creation and investment in equity and equity related instruments based on an adaptive and evolving multi-factor quantitative model. The fund is well-suited for investors seeking to move beyond traditional equity styles and adopt a more structured, data-driven approach to long-term equity investing. However, investors should consult their financial advisors if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them.
Mint
13-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Indian stock market gives 18% returns in 5 years, beats China, other global market peers; small-cap stocks outperform
Indian stock market has emerged as the top-performing globally, significantly outpacing both developed and emerging market peers over short and long-term horizons, according to the June 2025 Monthly Market Outlook by Bandhan Mutual Fund. For the three-month period ending May 2025, Indian equities delivered an impressive 16% return, sharply outperforming the 5% gain in emerging markets and the modest 2% rise in world and developed markets. The data highlights India's resilience and continued investor interest despite global uncertainties. Over a five-year horizon, Indian stock market has been the best-performing market in US dollar terms, delivering 18% annualised returns. This surpasses the 12% returns of world and developed markets and is over four times higher than returns from emerging markets, the fund house noted. In contrast, China saw a 2% decline in May 2025, standing out negatively among major global markets, most of which ended the month in green. Index/Returns in USD 3 Months 5-Year India 16% 18% World 2% 12% Developed Markets 2% 12% Emerging Markets 5% 4% From a market capitalisation lens, small-cap stocks have been the top performers over the last three months, five years, and since the pandemic lows of March 2020. Mid-caps came in second, followed by large-caps, highlighting the strong risk appetite and domestic participation in broader segments of the market. Time Period/ Returns 3 Months 5 Years Large-caps 13% 22% Mid-caps 17% 32% Small-caps 21% 36% Sector-wise, industrials, capital goods, and telecom led the rally in May with double-digit returns, driven by strong earnings and policy tailwinds. In contrast, FMCG, healthcare and IT, traditionally seen as defensive sectors, posted the lowest positive returns, while utilities were flat and metals saw marginal declines. India's Services PMI rose in May, pointing to a recovery in the services sector. However, the Manufacturing PMI slipped, reflecting some slowdown in industrial output. The fund house noted that a weakening US dollar, falling domestic interest rates, and earnings largely in line with expectations contributed to the robust market performance. 'The domestic economy seems to be turning around and is much better placed than the global economy,' said Manish Gunwani, Head Equities, Bandhan AMC. He also cautioned about near-term volatility due to global trade developments. 'As the US continues to sign trade deals, the front-loading of global trade has supported activity, but the introduction of tariffs could disrupt flows.' On the macroeconomic front, India's FY25 fiscal deficit met the revised target of 4.8% of GDP, with FY26 budgeted at 4.4%, indicating continued fiscal discipline. Inflation momentum appears benign, with food CPI showing negative growth for the sixth consecutive month, while core inflation edged higher. The India Meteorological Department's forecast of an above-normal monsoon is expected to support food supply and keep inflationary pressures in check. Meanwhile, the RBI's surprise 50 basis point rate cut and a 100 basis point CRR reduction signal a strong pro-growth bias, aimed at ensuring swift monetary transmission. 'This proactive stance is intended to support economic recovery and fuel credit growth,' said Suyash Choudhary, Head – Fixed Income, Bandhan AMC. As of May 16, 2025, bank credit grew 9.8% YoY, while deposits increased 10%, underscoring improving liquidity and confidence in the financial system. While India appears well-placed relative to global peers, Gunwani expects market volatility to persist in the coming quarters, driven by external uncertainties such as global trade realignments and geopolitical developments. However, strong domestic macro fundamentals, a benign inflation outlook, and supportive fiscal and monetary policy provide a solid cushion for Indian equities. Disclaimer: The views and recommendations made above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, and not of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisio
Economic Times
09-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
No froth in market; largecaps may offer short-term value: Manish Gunwani
Manish Gunwani, Head-Equity, Bandhan AMC, says equity markets, with a 6% real return over the past decade, don't currently signal bubble concerns. While large caps may offer short-term value, focusing on themes and bottom-up investing presents sufficient risk-reward. Anticipated foreign capital inflow into India over three to five years, influenced by dollar trends, should sustain market attractiveness. Earnings have been okay and macros have improved on the margin, but markets have been great, which means the price action has been more exciting than the change in the economy. At this juncture, are markets pricing in a lot of good news or is this something which markets will be able to digest and sustain? Manish Gunwani: There is a feeling that markets are frothy, but that is probably because of mid and smallcap performance over the last three years. Objectively, if you see long-term data, the best correlation of market levels is not to GDP growth but to inflation. The 10-year real return on Nifty 500 is about 6%, which is where it should be theoretically because empirically, every market tends to converge at about 5-7% real return in equities when you see very long-term data. Obviously, this does not work on a one- or two-year kind of time frame. I do not think this is a market to be excessively worried about. There is a bit of narrative about this being a bubble. I do not know, means the data does not seem to suggest that in 10 years, the equity markets have returned about 6% real return, it is not typically a level at which you should worry too much about market level. Now, you could say largecaps are cheaper and all that, yes, from a one-year perspective that may work. But it is a market where if we focus on just themes and bottom-up investing, there is enough risk-reward available. I would like to draw your attention to the whole FII aspect. Suddenly, they are back and when FIIs come back, they tend to stay for long. Can we be reasonably sure that in the next few months, liquidity will not be a problem? FIIs are back, promoters are not selling, IPOs have dried up. So, at least on the liquidity front you can be more constructive. Manish Gunwani: As I said, ultimately you are part of the world. Now, if you have a country where your biggest import, energy, is structurally looking weak in terms of prices because of EVs and renewables and if you have a country where the biggest export which is services seem to be very resilient. So, even when listed IT services companies have slowed down, if you see our net services export has held up remarkably well, if someone is looking at long-term asset allocation globally, it is difficult to believe that you can be negative on Indian rupee or Indian assets, that does not mean every three months we will see positive foreign flows. But if you take a three-five-year view, I would think that foreign capital should come meaningfully into India. Maybe fixed income and FDI are more attractive because we tend to be expensive on listed equities, but we will not see any big outflows in the sense that yes, we saw outflows but ultimately if the market is attractive, foreign inflows will be healthy and the near-term, not everything but a big factor is the dollar. If the dollar index went from 110 to 99, I do not think it is very surprising to see foreign flows turning positive.
