NS VENKATESH
Rs 7.3 trillion InvIT market sees investor base surge 17% as Q1 payouts rise 15% YoY
India’s InvIT sector saw investor participation surge 17% sequentially to 6.53 lakh unitholders in Q1 FY27. Distributions rose 15% to ₹5,923 crore, while AUM increased 13.7% year-on-year to ₹7.3 lakh crore, reflecting stronger investor confidence and consistent cash flows.
SIP contribution reaches all-time high of Rs 15,813.54 crore in August
“It is very heartening to see that Indian retail investors continue to invest in the equity markets via the Mutual Fund route, especially through SIP mode. The record SIP contribution of Rs 15,813.54 crores is a testimony of the Indian Investors long term approach to building wealth by investing through small ticket sized SIPs,” said NS Venkatesh, CEO, Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).
Confidence and trust of retail investors is really high: NS Venkatesh
Essentially, we believe that the SIP numbers are really good. The confidence and trust of the retail investor is really high. They have continued to participate in the mutual fund through the SIP route.
Mutual funds SIP collection falls marginally in October, total AUM rises by 17%
Mutual funds garnered Rs 8,245.62 crore through SIPs in October, around Rs 17 crore lower than what they collected in September.
AMFI should promote direct plans to check mis-selling in mutual funds: Ajay Tyagi, Sebi
Individuals should be encouraged to invest directly if they can manage it on their own, says Ajay Tyagi, chairman of Sebi.
NS Venkatesh appointed AMFI chief executive
The post was lying vacant after CVR Rajendran stepped down from the position in December.
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Lakshmi Vilas Bank has been very closely monitoring the NPLs: NS Venkatesh
"Essentially our net interest margin is at around 2.7 for the September, so going ahead we believe that these funds that we have raised will also in any case bring down the cost of funds."
RBI's latest climbdown on deposits exceeding Rs 5,000 is a welcome step: NS Venkatesh, ED, Lakshmi Vilas Bank
I do not expect any further clarification from RBI because it is very well known to the bankers what is a KYC compliant account and what is a non-KYC compliant account, said Venkatesh.
Fed rate hike is off the table in 2016: NS Venkatesh, ED, Lakshmi Vilas Bank
"The inflation has not gone up to the 2% mark which they had set, so it will be difficult for them to hike the rates for the only for the sake of hiking."
India fairly insulated from China turbulence; rupee likely to hold its own: NS Venkatesh, IDBI Bank
"Looking at how our markets have played out over the last couple of weeks, India seems to be an oasis of tranquillity in a turbulent ocean."
Expect rupee to trade between 58 and 61 going forward: NS Venkatesh, IDBI Bank
'It is essentially because of the external situation - whether it is the Ukraine issue or whether it is about Europe not doing well.'
Expect rupee to trade in 58-61 range in near term: NS Venkatesh, IDBI Bank
'The stands of RBI have always been to ensure that they smoothen the volatility. That is being reiterated even at the government level.'
Rupee has lost momentum as FII flows are trickling down: NS Venkatesh
"Since the flows are not coming in, it is putting a bit of pressure on the dollar-rupee, where the rupee is depreciating."
Expect inflation to come down from February onwards: NS Venkatesh, IDBI Bank
In an interview with ET Now, NS Venkatesh, Head-Treasury, IDBI Bank, speaks about the rupee and the economy. Excerpts:
Expect a 25 bps rate cut from RBI's June 19 policy: NS Venkatesh, IDBI Bank
A 25 bps cut can be expected from the June 19th policy because GDP growth has come down to around 4.8% and inflation has started showing signs of lower trajectory.
Expect rupee to be in 53.80-54.80 range in medium term: NS Venkatesh, IDBI Bank
Currency is definitely under pressure because we have fiscal deficit, current account deficit and a higher inflation.
Expect RBI to cut rates by 25 bps in March: NS Venkatesh, IDBI Bank
"Going ahead into the next financial year, I believe that maybe the trade deficit could get narrowed a little bit."
Expect rupee to hover around 54.5-55.5 levels in near term: NS Venkatesh, IDBI Bank
In an interview with ET Now, NS Venkatesh, Treasury Head, IDBI Bank, gives his views on the fixed income markets and the rupee.
Market is expecting GDP to be below 5%: NS Venkatesh, IDBI Bank
If GDP comes at 5.3%, mkts have already taken note of that, but if it is around 4.9%, markets and yields will definitely fall, says N Venkatesh.
Re is trying to find its own levels at current stage: IDBI Bank
In an interview with ET Now, NS Venkatesh, Head of Treasury, IDBI Bank, shares his views on the bond market, rupee and govt policies.
Markets have discounted a 25 bps rate cut on June 18: NS Venkatesh, IDBI Bank
Core inflation should be below the 5% mark, which will help the Reserve Bank to look at the rate cut in a serious manner.
Dollar supply has improved in the market: NS Venkatesh, Treasury Head, IDBI Bank
Today some public sector banks were selling dollars. Also, maybe, some exporters have taken a view that 56 is a level for them to sell.
Rate cut a big positive for the bond market: NS Venkatesh, IDBI Bank
The 50 bps cut and also a change in stance from a higher interest rate to a lower interest rate regime is a big positive for the fixed income bond market.
RBI may cut rates if inflation falls below 5%: NS Venkatesh, IDBI Bank
Now RBI will tend to look at the inflation numbers. The next trigger could be the inflation number which, the core inflation number, is expected to fall below 5%.
RBI may start cutting rates by April 2012: IDBI Bank
In an Interview with ET NOW, NS Venkatesh, Treasury Head, IDBI Bank, discusses Treasury outlook. Excerpts
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