Franklin Templeton Investments

R Sukumar underweight on FMCG space

R Sukumar, MD and Chief Investment Officer of Franklin Asian Equities at Franklin Templeton Investments is underweight on FMCG space.

Private sector banks will continue to outperform: Sukumar

R Sukumar, MD and Chief Investment Officer of Franklin Asian Equities at Franklin Templeton Investments feels, private sector banks will continue to outperform over the long term.

FT India Dynamic PE Ratio Fund of Funds declares dividend

FT India Dynamic PE Ratio Fund of Funds has announced a dividend, for which the record date is January 24, 2013.

Invest in equities, prospects look good: Franklin Templeton

R Sukumar, Franklin Templeton Investments says there could be more upside. According to him, equity exposure is definitely warranted. "Prospects of equities look pretty good," he adds.

SEBI reforms to increase efficiency of MF industry: Kudva

Vivek Kudva of Franklin Templeton Investments hails this as a positive move and believes this will help the asset management companies, distribution companies as well as the investors.

Battling tough times: What mutual fund industry wants

The mutual fund industry has been under the weather for quite some time. The SEBI chairman is looking to give some incentives for the industry. Vivek Kudva, managing director-India & CEEMEA, Franklin Templeton Investments says, the industry has asked for two-three things.

EMs to provide refuge from global turmoil: Mark Mobius

In view of the turmoil in developed markets, Mark Mobius of Franklin Templeton Investments sees emerging markets as a refuge for investors.

Positive surprise may trigger bull mkt: Franklin Templeton

R Sukumar, managing director and chief investment officer-Franklin Asian Equities, Franklin Templeton Investments says, there is a clear possibility of upside as bull markets are built on pessimism.

Franklin Templeton Investments launches Corporate Bond Fund

Franklin Templeton Investments has launched a NFO 'Templeton India Corporate Bond Opportunities Fund' aiming to help investors take advantage of the current high yields and to build a strong presence in pure fixed income space.

See no major rally from current level: Franklin Templeton

Due to the clarity emerging on global and local issues, R Sukumar, MD & CIO of Franklin Asian Equities, Franklin Templeton Investments believes that Indian equities could see a breakout from the trading range it has been ambling in, but no major rally.

Franklin Templeton MF announces dividends

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund has announced dividends under the dividend options of Franklin India Opportunities Fund, Franklin Infotech Fund, FT India Dynamic PE Ratio Fund of Funds and FT India Life Stage Fund of Funds (20's Plan, 30's Plan & 40's Plan), for which the record date has been fixed as October 21, 2011

Templeton India Equity Income Fund declares dividend

Templeton India Equity Income Fund has announced a dividend, for which the record date has been fixed as September 16, 2011.

Franklin Templeton underweight on oil space

R Sukumar, Franklin Templeton Investments is underweight on oil space.

Hold Bharti Airtel: Franklin Templeton

Hold Bharti Airtel, says R Sukumar, Franklin Templeton Investments.

FT India Dynamic PE Ratio Fund declares dividend

FT India Dynamic PE Ratio Fund has announced a dividend, for which the record date has been fixed as April 21, 2011.

Hold telecom stocks: Franklin Templeton

Hold telecom stocks, says R Sukumar, Franklin Templeton Investments.

Govt needs to control fiscal deficit: Franklin Templeton

Experts are looking forward to the budget for government’s controlling measures to combat inflation in India. Otherwise, they feel, there is a big risk that India might get into a tail spin because of high oil price and already high food inflation.