The mutual fund industry, today presents a picture of opportunity and challenges. As the industry sensitises itself to the changing regulatory landscape, business strategies are endeavouring to respond to these developments. Amidst this changing business and regulatory environment, asset management companies and all service providers, including distributors, have to re-examine their business models and embrace the changing business landscape. Notwithstanding the recent growth challenges, mutual funds continue to be an efficient vehicle offering varied investment products at a reasonable cost to households to participate in the long-term growth prospects of our economy.
This report attempts to take an all around view of the dynamics and focuses on looking for the hidden opportunities. The study was released at the CII 8th Mutual Fund Summit 2012 held at Mumbai on 21 June 2012.