Thematic funds have gained popularity in India, with asset management companies innovating in this space. Thematic funds look at different businesses interlinked through a central theme, while sector funds only focus on one specific industry. According to Mayukh Datta of Mirae Asset Investment Managers India, before considering thematic funds, investors should get their core portfolios correct and built on their mainstream investment objectives.
Kharif sowing recovers after July rains
India’s kharif planting has rebounded impressively following beneficial rainfall in July. Farmers are keen to recover from the setbacks of a parched June, showcasing an