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Mutual Fund Review

Equity Market

Update

After having witnessed a sharp correction in the last three months from near

all-time levels at the start of July 2019, equity markets witnessed a dramatic

turnaround in September post the government’s announcement of a cut in

the corporate tax rate.

While the market was under pressure from heightened concerns over new

tariff imposition by the US on China and general global growth slowdown,

the government’s surprise move to reduce corporate taxes substantially has

completely turned around market sentiments.

Foreign investors selling over the last few months was the major reason for

the recent market weakness. FPIs had sold equities worth | 35500 crore

since July 2019. Domestic institutional investors, particularly mutual funds,

have been net buyers of | 35900 crore during the same period. The quantum

of buying by domestic mutual funds has increased in the last few days

indicating their rising confidence in the market post the recent correction. In

general, higher quantum of mutual funds buying indicates emergence of

value in the market.

The government announced a reduction in the corporate tax rate from

~34% to 25.17%. This is a massive trigger for revving up growth and, more

importantly, resurrecting sentiments that were down in the dumps. The

immediate benefit is increased cash flows to Corporate India that will be

either channelised into debt reduction or incremental investments in

increasing capacity. Also, taxing new production facilities (that come up by

2023) at 15% will enable attraction of global capital and spur a beleaguered

investment cycle.

Outlook

Our back of the envelope analysis of Nifty earnings suggests an EPS upgrade

of 6% each for FY20E and FY21E due to the recent reduction in corporate

tax. We now expect Nifty EPS to grow at 20.3% CAGR in FY19-21E vs. 16.9%

earlier. However, from a granular perspective, sectors like banking, FMCG

are expected to grow at a CAGR of 48.2% and 18%, respectively vs. earlier

CAGR of 42.2% and 12.2%. On the flip side, sectors like IT and pharma are

not expected to see any upgrades on account of existing lower tax rates,

making the Nifty EPS upgrade optically look to be in single digits.

Investors who continued their SIP during the recent volatile markets have

benefited the most after markets rebounded. It has repeatedly been

witnessed that investors who simply continue their SIPs without looking at

the market and getting swayed by sharp short-term market corrections

benefit the most.

Warren Buffet’s famous quote that it is wise to be “Fearful when others are

greedy and greedy when others are fearful” is an apt advice for investors in

a market when cyclical uncertainty and volatility is clouding the long term

growth potential of an economy. We believe that volatility essentially opens

up an opportunity to build a good long term portfolio.

We believe that recently revived market sentiment along with significant

underperformance offer an investment opportunity in midcap/small cap

funds or multicap funds. Investors may consider putting lumpsum amount

at current levels.

Markets witness sharp rebound after being in

declining trend in last two months

Source: Bloomberg

Research Analyst

Sachin Jain

[email protected]

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Monthly Report | Mutual Fund Review

Industry Synopsis

The MF industry AUM rose 3.8% in August 2019 to ~| 25.5 lakh crore from

24.5 lakh crore in July 20119 on the back of inflows into liquid funds.

Apart from liquid funds, ultra short term funds, money market funds short

term funds, corporate bond fund and banking and PSU debt fund category

continue to receive inflows during August. Risk-off sentiment continues with

investors prefer safety over returns resulting in categories like banking and

PSU debt fund receiving consistent inflows over the last few months with

the corpus crossing | 50000 crore in August 2019.

In the equity funds category, large cap funds are witnessing higher inflows

in the last two months as investors remain concerned on continued

underperformance of midcap/small cap funds. Multicap funds saw a sharp

rise in inflows in August to just | 1581 crore from | 327 crore in July 2019.

Aggressive hybrid funds after witnessing inflows of | 674 crore in July for

the first time after six months witnessed outflows to the tune of | 879 crore.

Exhibit 1: Total AUM, break-up of major AMCs

Source: ACE MF. Data as on August

Exhibit 2: Large cap category continues to witness higher

inflows during August 2019

Source: AMFI

Exhibit 3: Risk aversion continues in debt funds with outflow

continuing from credit risk funds category

Source: AMFI

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Large Cap Fund 2,583

Multi Cap Fund 1,581

Small Cap Fund 1,307

Mid Cap Fund 1,068

ELSS 827

Focused Fund 795

Large & Mid Cap Fund 562

Value Fund/Contra Fund 250

Sectoral/Thematic Funds 214

Dividend Yield Fund (36)

Aggressive Hybrid Fund (879)

Debt Oriented Category Inflow/(Outflow) during August 2019

Liquid Fund 79,428

Money Market Fund 3,765

Corporate Bond Fund 3,578

Ultra Short Duration Fund 2,829

Banking and PSU Fund 2,769

Short Duration Fund 994

Low Duration Fund 794

Gilt Fund 307

Gilt Fund with 10 year constant duration 40

Floater Fund 40

Long Duration Fund 11

Medium to Long Duration Fund (28)

Dynamic Bond Fund (67)

Overnight Fund (503)

Medium Duration Fund (561)

Credit Risk Fund (2,270)

Credit risk funds and medium duration funds

continue to witness outflows amid rising risk

aversion as investors shied away from taking any

credit risk. In the last five months, AUM of credit risk

fund category has reduced from | 79600 crore in

April 2019 to | 68400 crore




Category Analysis

Equity Funds

Indian markets witnessed a sharp correction in the last two to three months.

Overall markets have been in a downtrend since January 2018 resulting in

even three year, five year returns in low single digits.

The banking sector has given up almost all the gains that it witnessed around

election result outcome. However, despite the recent underperformance, it

is the only major sector in the positive return territory over last year. IT funds

have weathered the recent market fall and are actually the best performing

category since January 2018.

Midcap/small cap continued to underperform as investors shied away from

and waited for growth visibility in the midst of weak high frequency data like

weak auto sales, low IIP, PMI numbers and overall low GDP data.

Exhibit 4: Small cap/midcap continue to underperform. Pharma funds only category that delivered positive returns in last two

months. IT/banking remain better performers over medium to long term

Source: CRISIL. Category average annualised returns as on Aug 19, 2019

Exhibit 5: Large cap oriented funds become largest category in August

Source: AMFI. AUM as on July 2019

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Balanced Hybrid Fund/Aggressive Hybrid Fund 136,279

Multi Cap Fund 135,832

Dynamic Asset Allocation/Balanced Advantage 91,318

ELSS 88,334

Mid Cap Fund 73,618

Arbitrage Fund 68,541

Sectoral/Thematic Funds 59,239

Value Fund/Contra Fund 53,927

Large & Mid Cap Fund 50,257

Small Cap Fund 43,052

Focused Fund 39,699

Equity Savings 16,261

Conservative Hybrid Fund 14,056

Multi Asset Allocation 12,256

Dividend Yield Fund 4,382

Low single digit return over a medium term indicates

that market is trading at far more reasonable

valuation levels. The lower than average historical

returns along with recent measures announced by

the government on corporate tax reduction offers

good investment opportunity at current levels




Equity Diversified funds

Inflows into large cap funds have seen a consistent rise in the last three

months as incrementally investors prefer lower volatility funds amid weak

market sentiments.

Midcap and small cap put together continue to witness stable inflows with

small cap witness higher inflows during August.

Midcaps and small caps corrected significantly since the start of CY18,

offering an investment opportunity in select stocks. However, many midcap

and small cap stocks had significantly outperformed prior to the recent

correction. In general, many midcap/small cap stocks are offering a good

investment opportunity, particularly in a stable government environment.

Investors may consider investing lumpsum amount in midcap/small cap

funds from a long term perspective.

Multicap funds offer fund managers flexibility to allocate funds across all

market segments. Therefore, they are relatively better placed from a long

term perspective. Multicap funds should form the major portion of an

investor’s equity allocation.

Exhibit 6: Monthly flows: Incrementally, large cap funds witnessing higher inflows while inflows into mid/small cap remain

stable

Source: AMFI

Pharma funds – In focus

The Indian healthcare sector has been among the worst performing sectors

in the last three to five years. US related pricing pressure and compliance

issues led to lower realisations. This was compounded by heavy capital

expenditure in 2010-15. These factors impacted the profitability and return

ratios of most companies operating in the sector, particularly US focused

companies. The earnings trajectory, which was in the range of 20-25% in

2010-15, was around 8-10% in the last two to three years.

However, in the last few quarters, companies have been focusing more on

specific products with focus on profitability through rationalisation of

expenditure (like lower R&D spends) and ensuring better capacity utilisation

and return ratios. On the back of these factors, we expect the earnings of the

sector, in general, to grow at a CAGR of 15-20% in the next two to three

years.

The fund managers, over the years, have also inducted other healthcare

related services like hospitals, diagnostic chains, general as well as life

insurance, etc, in their healthcare funds making these themes more

diversified and structural.

Accordingly, we believe that pharma sector funds offer relatively better

investment opportunity in the current market environment. Aggressive

investors may consider allocating some portion of their thematic allocation

into pharma funds

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ICICI Prudential Pharma Healthcare and Diagnostics

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UTI Healthcare Fund




Exchange traded funds (ETFs)

Exhibit 7: ETF AUM declines marginally after rising to all-time

highs

Source: AMFI

Exhibit 8: ETFs witness outflows in August after record

inflows in July

Source: AMFI

Exhibit 9: Around 15 categories of ETFs available

Source: ACE MF

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Nos. Types of ETFs Name of ETF

I Largecap oriented ETFs

1 Nifty 50 ETF Most AMCs

2 Sensex ETF Most AMCs

3 BSE 100 ETF SBI-ETF BSE 100

4 Nifty 100 ETF ICICI Pru Nifty 100 ETF

LIC MF ETF-Nifty 100

Reliance ETF Nifty 100

5 Nifty 100 Quality 30 ETF Edelweiss ETF - Nifty 100 Quality 30

6 Nifty Low Vol 30 ETF ICICI Pru Nifty Low Vol 30 ETF

7 Nifty Next 50 ETF Aditya Birla SL Nifty Next 50 ETF

ICICI Pru Nifty Next 50 ETF

SBI-ETF Nifty Next 50

UTI-Nifty Next 50 ETF

8 Sensex Next 50 ETF SBI-ETF Sensex Next 50

UTI S&P BSE Sensex Next 50 ETF

9 NV 20 ETF ICICI Pru NV20 ETF

Kotak NV 20 ETF

Reliance ETF NV20

II Midcap Oriented ETFs

10 Midcap 100 ETF Motilal Oswal Midcap 100 ETF

11 Nifty Midcap 150 Reliance ETF Nifty Midcap 150

12 Midcap Select ETF ICICI Prudential Midcap Select ETF

III ETF in Multicap segment

13 S&P BSE 500 ETF ICICI Pru S&P BSE 500 ETF

IV ETFs based on sectors/Themes

14 Banking ETF Edelweiss ETF - Nifty Bank

Kotak Banking ETF

SBI-ETF Nifty Bank

15 PSU Bank ETF Kotak PSU Bank ETF

Reliance ETF PSU Bank BeES

ETFs, as a category, are gaining popularity. Apart

from Sensex or Nifty ETFs, many other equity

oriented ETFs are now available tracking various

indices across market cap and sectors




Hybrid funds

In general, hybrid funds witness inflows in most of their categories as volatile

equity markets compelled investors to invest in relatively stable funds.

Hybrid funds viz. conservative hybrid, aggressive hybrid, dynamic asset

allocation, multi asset allocation and equity savings category witness inflow

of | 1580 crore in July 2019 compared to outflow of | 2300 crore in June

2019.

Aggressive hybrid funds witnessed inflows of | 674 crore for the first time

after six months of consecutive outflows. Inflows into aggressive hybrid

funds was after the category had witnessed ~| 12500 crore of outflow from

January 2019 to June 2019. Aggressive hybrid funds category has become

the largest equity oriented category at | 1.39 lakh crore overtaking

multicap/large cap funds category, which both are at similar levels of | 1.36

lakh crore.

Exhibit 10: Flows into aggressive hybrid funds again turn

negative in August

Source: AMFI

Exhibit 11: Major hybrid categories see outflows in August

Source: AMFI

Debt Funds

Exhibit 12: Sharp fall in G-sec yields lead to duration/gilt funds outperforming significantly in last year. Credit funds average

return turns negative due to negative returns in few funds

Source: CRISIL. Category average annualised returns as on June 19, 2019

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Conservative Hybrid Fund (219) 14,056

Balanced Hybrid Fund/Aggressive Hybrid Fund (879) 136,279

Dynamic Asset Allocation/Balanced Advantage 857 91,318

Multi Asset Allocation 93 12,256

Arbitrage Fund 5,703 68,541

Equity Savings (607) 16,261

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Short-term debt allocation (investment horizon of less than a

year)

We believe ultra-short term funds and low duration fund categories offer a

relatively better investment opportunity.

Ultra short-term bond funds and low duration funds are ideal options to park

money temporarily compared to overnight or liquid fund categories. They

offer higher return potential by investing a higher proportion in a mix of

corporate bonds and commercial papers compared to overnight/liquid

funds. At the same time, most funds in these categories do not have exit

load restrictions, thereby making them liquid from an investors’ perspective.

Money market funds are also a worthwhile option from a liquidity and credit

quality perspective, particularly for conservative investors. However, the

return potential may be lower compared to ultra-short/low duration

categories.

Long term debt allocation (investment horizon of more than a

year)

We believe medium duration funds and credit risk funds categories offer a

relatively better investment opportunity based on risk profile of investors.

Short-term funds are also a worthwhile option for conservative investors.

However, the return potential may be lower compared to medium duration

and credit risk categories due to higher credit quality.

In the medium duration category, many funds offer an optimum mix of credit

quality along with higher return potential. Credit quality in this category is

lower than short duration funds but higher than credit risk category.

We are cautious on credit risk funds as a category, especially in the current

weak credit environment. Credit risk fund category is only suitable for

aggressive investors who want to invest for long term (more than three

years).

Categorisation of debt funds

Exhibit 13: Ultra short/low duration for short-term, corporate bond for long term

should in general be preferred category

Category Comment

Investment Horizon: Less than one year

Overnight funds Maturity up to 1 day

Liquid funds Maturity up to 91 days

Ultra short funds Maturity between 3-6 months

Low duration funds Maturity between 6-12 months

Money market funds Money market securities with maturity up to 1 year

Investment Horizon: More than one year

Short duration Maturity between 1-3 years

Medium duration Maturity between 1-4 years

Medium to long duration Maturity between 4-7 years

Long duration Maturity of more than 7 years

Dynamic bond funds Across duration

Corporate bond funds High rated instruments (AA+ and AAA)

Credit risk funds Below high rated instruments (below AA+)

Gilt funds G-Secs across maturity

Source: ICICI Direct Research

Ultra short term funds and low duration funds with

optimal mix of credit quality are better options to

invest for investment horizon of less than a year

Credit funds should be avoided in a current weak

credit environment. Corporate bond fund category is

best suited for long term debt allocation




Gold: Lower rates, geopolitical tension, volatile capital market

support near term outlook

After trading in a narrow range since the start of calendar year 2019, global

gold prices rose sharply crossing US$1500 per ounce while Indian prices

crossed | 38000 per 10 gram.

Sustained demand for safe haven as the US-China trade war aggravates,

global growth slowing signs of slowdown and central banks around the

world ease monetary policy. Investment demand through higher inflows into

global gold ETFs and central bank purchases boosted demand.

The recent sharp rally was boosted by the Trump administration that

threatened fresh tariffs against Chinese goods. The Yuan was allowed to sink

and the US branded China a currency manipulator. The stand-off has

boosted the odds of more easing from the Federal Reserve.

One of the major factors viz. US Federal Reserve interest rate trajectory, is

moving down with more rate cuts expected apart from the recent cut. The

same provides structural support for higher gold prices as interest rates

have inverse correlation with gold prices.

Many central bankers have bought gold in the last few months including the

Reserve Bank of India. Investor demand in global gold ETF is also witnessing

some interest with the holding increasing.

Exhibit 14: Global gold prices

Source: Bloomberg

Exhibit 15: Indian gold prices

Source: Bloomberg

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Model Portfolio: Equity

Investors who are wary of investing directly into equities can still get returns

almost as good as equity markets through the mutual fund route. We have

designed three mutual fund model portfolios, viz. conservative, moderate

and aggressive mutual fund portfolios. These portfolios have been designed

keeping in mind various key parameters like investment horizon, investment

objective, scheme ratings, and fund management

Exhibit 16: Equity Model Portfolio


Exhibit 17: Model portfolio performance

Source: ACE MF. Since inception (May 2009) CAGR return as on August 31, 2019

Particulars Aggressive Moderate Conservative

Risk ReturnHigh Risk- High

Return

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Low Risk - Low

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Funds Allocation

Mirae Asset Largecap Fund 20 20 20

HDFC Equity Fund - 20 20

Principal Emerging Bluechip Fund - 20 20

ICICI Prudential Midcap Fund 20 20 -

HDFC Smallcap Fund 20 20 -

Franklin India Focused Equity Fund 20 - -

L&T India Value Fund 20 - -

Reliance Largecap Fund - 20

IDFC Core Equity Fund - - 20

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Aggressive Moderate Conservative BSE 100 TRI




Model Portfolio: Debt

Investors who are wary of investing directly into equities can still get returns

almost as good as equity markets through the mutual fund route. We have

designed three mutual fund model portfolios, viz. conservative, moderate

and aggressive mutual fund portfolios. These portfolios have been designed

keeping in mind various key parameters like investment horizon, investment

objective, scheme ratings, and fund management

Exhibit 18: Equity Model Portfolio


Exhibit 19: Model portfolio performance

Source: ACE MF. Since inception (May 2009) CAGR return as on August 31, 2019

Note: Index: 0-6 month’s portfolio – Crisil Liquid Fund Index; six months-one year – Blended Index with 50% weight to Crisil

Liquid Index, 50% weight to Crisil Short Term Bond Fund Index; Above 1 year: Crisil Short Term Bond Fund Index

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SBI Mag Ultra Short Duration 20 20

ICICI Pru Savings Plan 20

Kotak Savings Fund 20

HDFC Medium Term Fund 20 20

IDFC Low Duration Fund 20 20 20

IDFC Corporate Bond Fund 20 20

L&T Ultra Short Term Fund 20 20

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund 20

Aditya Birla SL Corporate Bond Fund 20

Total 100 100 100

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Mutual Fund Recommendation

Exhibit 20: Equity Oriented Funds


Exhibit 21: Debt Funds


Largecaps IDFC Large Cap Fund

Mirae Asset Largecap Fund

Reliance Large Cap Fund

Large and Midcaps IDFC Core Equity Fund

Principal Emerging Bluechip Fund

SBI Large and Midcap Fund

Multicaps HDFC Equity Fund

L&T India Equity Fund

UTI Equity Fund

Midcaps ICICI Prudential Midcap Fund

Kotak Emerging Equity Fund

L&T Midcap Fund

Smallcaps HDFC Small Cap Fund

L&T Emerging Businesses Fund

Reliance Small Cap Fund

Focused Franklin India Focused Equity Fund

ICICI Pru Focused Equity Fund

Reliance Focused Equity Fund

ELSS Aditya Birla Tax Relief 96 Fund

DSP Blackrock Tax Saver Fund

IDFC Tax Advantage Fund

Aggressive Hybrid HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund

ICICI Pru Equity & Debt Fund

Mirae Asset Hybrid Equity Fund

Category wise top picks

Category Fund Category Comment

Overnight / Liquid / Ultra Short Term Kotak Savings Fund Volatility - low

L&T Ultra Short Term Fund Investment horizon - 0-6m

SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund

Low Duration / Money Market ICICI Prudential Savings Fund Volatility - low

IDFC Low Duration Fund Investment horizon - 0-12m

SBI Low Duration Fund UTI Treasury Advantage Fund

Short Term HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Volatility - low

IDFC Bond Fund - Short Term Investment horizon - more than 1 year

L&T Short Term Bond Fund Credit risk - low

Medium Term HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund Volatility - medium

IDFC Bond Fund - Medium Term Plan Investment horizon - more than 1 year

SBI Magnum Medium Duration Fund Credit risk - medium

Medium to Long Term / Long Term Aditya Birla SL Income Fund Volatility - high

ICICI Pru Bond Fund Investment horizon - more than 1 year

Reliance Income Fund Credit risk - low

Dynamic Bond Fund ICICI Pru All Seasons Bond Fund Volatility - high

IDFC Dynamic Bond Fund Investment horizon - more than 1 year

Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund Credit risk - medium

Corporate Bond Aditya Birla SL Corporate Bond Fund Volatility - low

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Investment horizon - more than 1 year

IDFC Corporate Bond Fund Credit risk - low

Credit Risk Axis Credit Risk Fund Volatility - medium

IDFC Credit Risk Fund Investment horizon - more than 1 year

SBI Credit Risk Fund Credit risk - high

Gilt IDFC G-Sec Fund - Investment Plan Volatility - high

Reliance Gilt Securities Fund Investment horizon - more than 1 year

UTI Gilt Fund Credit risk - low

Category wise top picks




Pankaj Pandey Head – Research [email protected]

ICICI Direct Research Desk,

ICICI Securities Limited,

1st Floor, Akruti Trade Centre,

Road No. 7, MIDC,

Andheri (East)

Mumbai – 400 093

[email protected]

Disclaimer

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issuer(s) or Funds. We also certify that no part of our compensation was, is, or will be directly or indirectly related to the specific recommendation(s) or view(s) in this report.

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ICICI Securities is one of the leading distributors of Mutual Funds and participate in distribution of Mutual Fund Schemes of almost all AMCs in India.

The selection of the Mutual Funds for the purpose of including in the indicative portfolio does not in any way constitute any recommendation by ICICI Securities Limited (hereinafter referred to as ICICI

Securities) with respect to the prospects or performance of these Mutual Funds. The investor has the discretion to buy all or any of the Mutual Fund units forming part of any of the indicative portfolios on

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indicative portfolio constitutes investment, legal, accounting and tax advice or a representation that any investment or strategy is suitable or appropriate to the investor's specific circumstances.

The details included in the indicative portfolio are based on information obtained from public sources and sources believed to be reliable, but no independent verification has been made nor is its accuracy

or completeness guaranteed. The funds included in the indicative portfolio may not be suitable for all investors, who must make their own investment decisions, based on their own investment objectives,

financial positions and needs.

This may not be taken in substitution for the exercise of independent judgement by any investor. The investor should independently evaluate the investment risks. ICICI Securities and affiliates accept no

liabilities for any loss or damage of any kind arising out of the use of this indicative portfolio.

Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in projections. ICICI Securities may be holding all or any of the units included in

the indicative portfolio from time to time as part of our treasury management. ICICI Securities Limited is not providing the service of Portfolio Management Services (Discretionary or Non Discretionary) to

its clients.

Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.

Kindly note that such research recommended funds in indicative portfolio are not based on individual risk profile of each customer unless a customer has opted for a paid Investment Advisory Service offered

by I-Sec. Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them.

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ICICI Securities and/or its associates receive compensation/ commission for distribution of Mutual Funds from various Asset Management Companies (AMCs). ICICI Securities host the details of the

commission rates earned by ICICI Securities from Mutual Fund houses on our website www.icicidirect.com. Hence, ICICI Securities or its associates may have received compensation from AMCs whose

funds are mentioned in the report during the period preceding twelve months from the date of this report for distribution of Mutual Funds or for providing marketing advertising support to these AMCs. ICICI

Securities also provides stock broking services to institutional clients including AMCs. Hence, ICICI Securities may have received brokerage for security transactions done by any of the above AMCs during

the period preceding twelve months from the date of this report.

It is confirmed that Sachin Jain, CA, Research Analysts of this report have not received any compensation from the Mutual Funds house whose funds are mentioned in the report in the preceding twelve

months.

Compensation of our Research Analysts is not based on any specific merchant banking, investment banking or brokerage service transactions.

ICICI Securities or is associates may be holding all or any of the units included in the indicative portfolio from time to time as part of our treasury management. Hence, ICICI Securities or its associates may

own 1% or more of the units of the Mutual Funds mentioned in the report as of the last day of the month preceding the publication of the research report.

Research Analysts or their relatives of this report do not own 1% or more of the units of the Mutual Funds mentioned in the report as of the last day of the month preceding the publication of the research

report.

Since associates of ICICI Securities are engaged in various financial service businesses, they might have financial interests or beneficial ownership in various companies/ AMCs including the AMCs whose

funds are mentioned in this report or may have invested in the funds mentioned in this report.

ICICI Securities also distributes Mutual Fund Schemes of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company which is an ICICI Group Company, scheme details of which might also be appearing in the report

above. However, the transactions are executed at Client's sole discretion and Clients make their own investment decisions, based on their own investment objectives, financial positions and needs..

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