Crisil Research

Bandhan core equity fund: In the quiet of strategy, wealth finds its way

Over the past three years, the fund has consistently adhered to its mandate of investing in largecap and midcap stocks, with a strong preference for largecaps

Fund pick: HSBC Value Fund, a steady drumbeat of value creation

In the past three years, the fund has dynamically adjusted its allocations across market capitalisations while predominantly investing in largecap stocks

CRISIL SME Tracker: Uptick in output volume to benefit auto component SMEs

Among the segment drivers, the replacement market is expected to clock 6-8 per cent on-year growth, following 7 per cent rise last financial year

ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund: Concentrated path to wealth creation

The fund was exposed to 71 stocks during the three-year period, consistently holding seven stocks

Prospects brightening for MSMEs in ITeS, shows CRISIL SME Tracker

Growth will be supported by resumption of deferred projects and new orders from key segments such as banking, financial services and insurance and manufacturing

Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan sees growth from aggressive strategy

The fund has three managers: Sunaina da Cunha, who has managed the fund since April 2017; Mohit Sharma, since August 2020; and Dhaval Joshi, since November 2022

A proven performer: Nippon India Small Cap Fund delivers big returns

As of June 2024, the fund's assets under management totalled Rs 56,469 crore, up from Rs 15,353 crore in June 2021

Nippon India Corporate Bond Fund: Optimum mix of yield and safety

As of June 2024, the fund's assets under management stood at Rs 3,247 crore, up from Rs 2,019 crore in June 2022

CRISIL SME Tracker: Steel MSMEs may see softer growth this financial year

Despite this, growth is still projected to exceed decadal averages and will continue to be aided by demand from infrastructure and construction segments

ICICI Prudential Banking & PSU Debt Fund: A good mix of safety and yield

In the past three years, the fund has maintained a predominant allocation to non-convertible debentures (NCDs) and bonds of financial institutions

Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund: Bonding returns and safety

Fort Knox of finance: Where returns meet ironclad safety

UTI Money Market Fund is conservative by nature but bold in returns

The fund's month-end assets under management increased to Rs 11,680 crore in March 2024 from Rs 6,800 crore in March 2021

CRISIL SME TRACKER: Road SME players' margins may remain stable in FY25

In FY24, state spends are expected to go up further by 8-12 per cent as their percentage achievement of budgetary allocations are expected to be largely in line with historical average

Unveiling a consistent champion: How HDFC Flexi Cap Fund beats the rest

The fund's assets under management at month-end increased to Rs 50,840 crore in March 2024 from Rs 23,128 crore in March 2021

Fund Pick: HDFC Flexi Cap Fund has a rich history of outperformance

The fund's month-end assets under management (AUM) increased to Rs 50,840 crore in March 2024 from Rs 23,128 crore in March 2021

CRISIL SME Tracker: Higher demand, PLI to propel electronics MSMEs in FY25

Various factors contributed to the growth, such as increasing penetration of internet and 5G services, rising consumer income, shorter replacement cycles, easier payment terms

ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund: Striking gold in the hybrid fund mine

The fund aims to provide capital growth as well as regular income by predominantly investing in equities, with debt and money market securities making up a smaller pie

Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund: High concentration, consistent performance

The fund aims for long-term capital appreciation by investing in quality midcap companies with sustainable competitive advantages and significant growth potential

CRISIL SME Tracker: Equations getting better for chemicals MSMEs

Agrochemicals margins could normalise from the second quarter due to destocking of high-cost inventories

Fund Pick: Nippon India Large Cap Fund leads from the front, says CRISIL

The fund has consistently outperformed its peers in all trailing periods under analysis