Research Article | Open Access
A Study of Factors affecting Mutual Fund Investments in India
Prof. Uma Ghosh
Pages: 3859-3866
Abstract
Consistent performance evaluation of mutual funds is crucial for investors and fund managers. In India mutual funds have not been as favourable investment options as in other developedcountries.The Indian mutual fund industry continuesextremely underpenetrated. India's AUM-to-GDP ratio is about 14% as compared to a worldwide average of 75-80% in March 2022. The equity AUM-to-GDP ratio is only 5%. Though, the situation is expected to change in the years to come.Retail investors are becoming more and more interested in mutual fund investments as per data shown by AMFI
Keywords
Mutual funds, Awarenesscampaign, Perception, Investor behaviour, COVID-19