Several mutual funds, including Axis and HDFC, now offer constant maturity index funds tracking the CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Month Debt Index, presenting an alternative to short-term bank deposits. These funds invest in short-term debt instruments issued by financial institutions, offering indicative yields of 6-6.4%, significantly higher than typical bank deposit rates.
HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel among 10 largecap stocks with up to 35% upside potential. Check list
Brokerages remain optimistic on select largecap stocks despite rising geopolitical risks and inflation concerns. Stocks across banking, telecom, auto and infrastructure sectors offer upside potential