Markets poised for stability as earnings downgrades ease: Dikshit Mittal

Markets poised for stability as earnings downgrades ease: Dikshit Mittal

“And in terms of consumption, companies who are into catering to upper middle class or affluent part of the Indian consumers, those companies should do well and partially, selectively on the domestic pharma that we are bullish,” says Dikshit Mittal, LIC Mutual Fund. Let me start by asking you, what are you making of the … Read more

LIC Mutual Fund reintroduces five flagship equity schemes; details here

LIC Mutual Fund reintroduces five flagship equity schemes; details here

LIC Mutual Fund has reintroduced five of its flagship equity schemes, aiming to enhance its product offerings, attract new investors, and align with evolving market dynamics. The relaunch of ‘Funds in Focus Q1FY25’ is also expected to enhance their appeal by integrating new technologies and implementing strategies to strengthen growth potential. As of April 2025, … Read more

LIC MF’s Sumit Bhatnagar bets on smart beta schemes as ETF inflows hit Rs 19,000 cr in April

LIC MF’s Sumit Bhatnagar bets on smart beta schemes as ETF inflows hit Rs 19,000 cr in April

Smart beta and factor–based ETFs that use investment factors such as value, momentum, or low volatility for index construction rather than traditional market capitalisation, are garnering investor attention as well, Sumit Bhatnagar, Fund Manager Equity at LIC Mutual Fund says. These trends reflect the evolving landscape of the Indian ETF market, offering investors a variety … Read more

What to expect from IT sector going ahead? Dikshit Mittal answers

What to expect from IT sector going ahead? Dikshit Mittal answers

“The NBFCs which have been growing very-very fast and the segment which they have been growing, if it is a very-very high-risk segment, so to that extent one has to be cognizant where one is investing,” says Dikshit Mittal, LIC Mutual Fund. Firstly, to start off with, the RBI has continued to maintain its stance. … Read more

LIC Mutual Fund completes takeover of IDBI MF schemes

LIC Mutual Fund completes takeover of IDBI MF schemes

LIC Mutual Fund has completed the takeover of schemes of IDBI Mutual Fund. The effective date of merger was July 29. The move is in line with LIC’s mission to strengthen and diversify its product offerings, expand its footprint and grow its assets under management (AUM) to emerge as a leading MF house in the … Read more

ETMarkets Smart Talk: Azeem Ahmad of LIC MF hands out a 7-point checklist for bottom up stock picking

ETMarkets Smart Talk: Azeem Ahmad of LIC MF hands out a 7-point checklist for bottom up stock picking

“Volatility is part and parcel of the Investment journey and if rightly spotted the volatility or material decline is an opportunity to invest. What helps in separating the signal from the noise is the framework,” says Azeem Ahmad, Head PMS & Principal Officer, LIC Mutual Fund. In an interview with ETMarkets, Ahmad said: “In the … Read more