Mobius, hired by Sir John Templeton in 1987 to launch one of the first mutual funds dedicated to developing economies, ran the firm’s emerging markets team until 2016, when he passed on his role as chief investment officer to Stephen Dover.
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According to Mobius, the market volatility will likely continue this year and periods of heightened volatility is a potential investment opportunity. Volatility allows us to pick up shares that are unduly punished, Mobius says.
According to Radhakrishnan, domestic autos are still positioned for reasonable growth. He expects consolidation in the telecom sector and is unsure if IT companies will see any meaningful growth near term
India's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 7 percent on-year in the April-June quarter, versus a 7.5 percent gain in the first three months of the year, dragged down by weak net exports.
Radhakrishnan says there are enough stocks in the IT sector available at reasonable valuations. He is looking to increase allocation to the auto sector
Mark Mobius, executive chairman, Templeton EM Group, Franklin Templeton Investments says Indian equities won't correct more than 5-10 percent and one can easily hope for a 15 percent annualised returns.
The Franklin India Multi- Asset Solution Fund (FIMAS) will be open for subscription from tomorrow and will be available till November 21, 2014 with a minimum investment of Rs 5,000.
R Sukumar, MD and Chief Investment Officer of Franklin Asian Equities at Franklin Templeton Investments is underweight on FMCG space.
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 has announced a dividend, for which the record date is January 24, 2013.
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.
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.
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.
In view of the turmoil in developed markets, Mark Mobius of Franklin Templeton Investments sees emerging markets as a refuge for investors.
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 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.
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 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 has announced a dividend, for which the record date has been fixed as September 16, 2011.
R Sukumar, Franklin Templeton Investments is underweight on oil space.
Hold Bharti Airtel, says R Sukumar, Franklin Templeton Investments.
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, says R Sukumar, Franklin Templeton Investments.
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.
