Outlook on Equity & Debt Markets With ICICI Prudential AMC
b'In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam hosts Chintan Haria, Head Investment Strategy, ICICI Prudential AMC. They discuss scenario of the financial markets, how mutual funds are now a central focus, particularly as Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) surge to record levels, reflecting shifting retail investor preferences in both equity and debt. SIPs offer investors a disciplined approach to navigate market volatility, while mutual funds now account for approximately 9% of the total market capitalization, primarily due to retail investor participation. Hybrid funds, like Balanced Advantage Funds (BAF) and Dynamic Asset Allocation Funds (DAF), have gained prominence, offering a blend of equity and debt exposure for diversification and a lot more.'