This document is a project report submitted by Asif Khan for his Bachelor of Management Studies on the comparative analysis of mutual funds and ULIPs. It includes an introduction to the mutual fund industry in India and its history. It then discusses key advantages of mutual funds such as portfolio diversification, professional management, low costs, and liquidity. The remainder of the report appears to provide details on ULIPs, compare them to mutual funds, and include findings and recommendations.
A comparative analysis of ulip of bajaj allianz life insurance coUmesh Chauhan
This document summarizes a student project report that compares ULIP plans offered by Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd. to mutual funds. The report begins with an introduction outlining the objectives of comparing these investment options. It then provides background on the growth of the Indian insurance industry from its origins in the 1800s to the present day. The report will analyze data on ULIPs and mutual funds offered by Bajaj Allianz to understand customer preferences and identify key differences between these investment modes.
COMPARITIVE STUDY OF UNIT LINKED POLICIESBabasab Patil
The document discusses unit-linked insurance policies and provides background information. It explains how unit-linked policies work by combining life insurance and investment in mutual funds. Investors can choose between debt, balanced, or equity funds. Charges and fees are deducted from premiums paid. There are risks involved as returns depend on market performance. Awareness of unit-linked policies is growing in India as an alternative to traditional insurance.
Comparative study of ulip plan and mutual fund of reliance industries marketi...Rohit Ranjan
Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs) allow policyholders to invest their premiums in a fund that invests in stocks and bonds, with the value of the policy based on the performance of the selected fund. ULIPs provide transparency into where premiums are invested and how returns are calculated, but also carry investment risk unlike traditional policies. IRDA regulations provide guidance around terms, premiums, charges and other features intended to increase transparency and protections for ULIP customers.
This document discusses a research project investigating investor perception of mutual funds and their behavior using time series models. It provides background on the project, which analyzed daily net asset values for 30 mutual fund schemes from equity, debt and balanced categories over one year. The objectives were to study how personal and risk factors affect fund benefits and performance, and determine the causal relationship between benchmark indices and different fund schemes. The methodology section describes collecting primary data through a survey and secondary data from sources like AMFI. Variables for analysis included performance rating based on past performance, current NAV, and agency ratings. The analysis would use factor analysis, regression, and time series models.
project on ulip vs mutual funds.corporate bonds,debt fund,etcjyotish bharti
This document provides an overview of the insurance industry in India. It discusses the history and growth of the industry including the liberalization that allowed private players to enter in 2000. It introduces some of the major players in life and non-life insurance such as LIC, HDFC Life, ICICI Prudential and discusses factors that affect the industry like customers, competitors, technology. It also summarizes trends in the industry including rising demand for pension plans, bancassurance, and changing customer expectations around service and customization.
Customer perception towards mutual fundsProjects Kart
The document provides an overview of Karvy, an Indian financial services company. It details Karvy's various services including stock broking, distribution of financial products like mutual funds, depository services, advisory services, and more. It outlines Karvy's history and growth over the past 20 years to become a premier integrated financial services provider in India.
The document is a project report on a comparative study of mutual funds in India. It includes sections on acknowledgements, certificates, declarations, executive summary, introduction to mutual funds, history of mutual funds in India, types of mutual funds, advantages of mutual funds, research methodology, analysis and findings. The introduction provides definitions of mutual funds and discusses their structure, benefits like professional management, diversification, and reduction in risks. It also outlines the four phases of growth of the mutual fund industry in India from 1964 to the present.
This document is a project report submitted by Asif Khan for his Bachelor of Management Studies on the comparative analysis of mutual funds and ULIPs. It includes an introduction to the mutual fund industry in India and its history. It then discusses key advantages of mutual funds such as portfolio diversification, professional management, low costs, and liquidity. The remainder of the report appears to provide details on ULIPs, compare them to mutual funds, and include findings and recommendations.
A comparative analysis of ulip of bajaj allianz life insurance coUmesh Chauhan
This document summarizes a student project report that compares ULIP plans offered by Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd. to mutual funds. The report begins with an introduction outlining the objectives of comparing these investment options. It then provides background on the growth of the Indian insurance industry from its origins in the 1800s to the present day. The report will analyze data on ULIPs and mutual funds offered by Bajaj Allianz to understand customer preferences and identify key differences between these investment modes.
COMPARITIVE STUDY OF UNIT LINKED POLICIESBabasab Patil
The document discusses unit-linked insurance policies and provides background information. It explains how unit-linked policies work by combining life insurance and investment in mutual funds. Investors can choose between debt, balanced, or equity funds. Charges and fees are deducted from premiums paid. There are risks involved as returns depend on market performance. Awareness of unit-linked policies is growing in India as an alternative to traditional insurance.
Comparative study of ulip plan and mutual fund of reliance industries marketi...Rohit Ranjan
Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs) allow policyholders to invest their premiums in a fund that invests in stocks and bonds, with the value of the policy based on the performance of the selected fund. ULIPs provide transparency into where premiums are invested and how returns are calculated, but also carry investment risk unlike traditional policies. IRDA regulations provide guidance around terms, premiums, charges and other features intended to increase transparency and protections for ULIP customers.
This document discusses a research project investigating investor perception of mutual funds and their behavior using time series models. It provides background on the project, which analyzed daily net asset values for 30 mutual fund schemes from equity, debt and balanced categories over one year. The objectives were to study how personal and risk factors affect fund benefits and performance, and determine the causal relationship between benchmark indices and different fund schemes. The methodology section describes collecting primary data through a survey and secondary data from sources like AMFI. Variables for analysis included performance rating based on past performance, current NAV, and agency ratings. The analysis would use factor analysis, regression, and time series models.
project on ulip vs mutual funds.corporate bonds,debt fund,etcjyotish bharti
This document provides an overview of the insurance industry in India. It discusses the history and growth of the industry including the liberalization that allowed private players to enter in 2000. It introduces some of the major players in life and non-life insurance such as LIC, HDFC Life, ICICI Prudential and discusses factors that affect the industry like customers, competitors, technology. It also summarizes trends in the industry including rising demand for pension plans, bancassurance, and changing customer expectations around service and customization.
Customer perception towards mutual fundsProjects Kart
The document provides an overview of Karvy, an Indian financial services company. It details Karvy's various services including stock broking, distribution of financial products like mutual funds, depository services, advisory services, and more. It outlines Karvy's history and growth over the past 20 years to become a premier integrated financial services provider in India.
The document is a project report on a comparative study of mutual funds in India. It includes sections on acknowledgements, certificates, declarations, executive summary, introduction to mutual funds, history of mutual funds in India, types of mutual funds, advantages of mutual funds, research methodology, analysis and findings. The introduction provides definitions of mutual funds and discusses their structure, benefits like professional management, diversification, and reduction in risks. It also outlines the four phases of growth of the mutual fund industry in India from 1964 to the present.
A comparative study of uli ps with mutual funds at IDBI federal life insuranc...Yashmin Revawala
This document presents a comparative study of unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs) and mutual funds offered by IDBI Federal Life Insurance Co. Ltd. The study aims to analyze the performance, risk, and return relationship of select ULIP and mutual fund products. It finds that the actual performance of HDFC mutual funds was better than IDBI Federal funds over 2008-2015. However, the equity ULIP product was less risky and more closely tracked the index. The conclusion recommends ULIPs for those seeking life insurance with investment returns, and mutual funds for those able to invest regularly after market research. It suggests insurers increase awareness of ULIPs especially among middle-income customers.
This document provides an executive summary of a project report that compares ULIP plans offered by various life insurance companies in India. The objectives of the study were to analyze how ULIP plans work, conduct a SWOT analysis of ULIP products, compare competitors in the market, study available tax planning solutions, and understand how insurance plans allocate assets. A comparative analysis was done of LIC, HDFC, Birla Sun Life, and Bajaj Allianz. Primary data was collected through direct customer interactions and a survey of 100 people, while secondary data came from magazines. The research methodology involved gathering information from various sources and conducting a market survey.
Study about investors perception and investment pettern in mutual fund at idf...Manthan Soni
The document provides information about a project report submitted by Manthan Soni and Rushabh Patel to Gujarat Technological University on their summer internship at IDFC AMC ltd. The report includes an abstract, table of contents, introduction to the mutual fund industry in India, company profile of IDFC, and details about the primary study conducted including objectives, methodology, data analysis, findings and conclusion. The document aims to understand investors' perception and investment patterns in mutual funds at IDFC.
Mutual fund Simplified- To study the Perception Towards Mutual Fund Services ...Shubham Tandan
cahpter 1: Executive Summary
chapter 2: Introduction to Mutual Fund
2.1 history
2.2 what is mutual fund
2.3 Characteristics of Mutual Funds
2.4 Benefits of Investing in a Mutual Fund
2.5 Disadvantages of Mutual Fund
2.6 ROLE OF MUTUAL FUNDS
2.6.1 Mutual Funds & Financial Market
2.6.2 Mutual Fund & Capital Market
2.7 KEY INVESTMENT CONSIDERATION BY THE INVESTORS
2.8 TYPES OF MUTUAL FUNDS
2.9 TAXATION BENEFITS INVESTING IN MUTUAL FUNDS
2.10 More about Mutual Fund
2.10.1 Net Asset Value (NAV)
2.10.2 Entry/ Exit Load
2.10.3 Sale or Repurchase/Redemption price
2.10.4 Risk involved in investing in Mutual Funds:
chapter 3: OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
chapter 4: PROFILE OF COMPANY
chapter 5:LITERATURE REVIEW
chapter 6: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
chapter 7 : DATA ANALYSIS by SPSS
7.1 Factor Analysis
7.2 Chi-square
7.3 T-test
7.4 Annova
chapter 8: Findings
Chapter 9: CONCLUSION
chapter 10: SUGGESTIONS
chapter 11: ANNEXURE
chapter 12: BIBLIOGRAPHY
This document provides an overview of mutual funds in India including:
- A brief history of mutual funds in India from 1963 to present day.
- An explanation of what a mutual fund is - a trust that pools money from investors and invests in securities like stocks and bonds.
- The advantages of investing in mutual funds like professional management and diversification.
- The different types of mutual fund schemes including open-ended, close-ended, interval schemes, growth schemes, income schemes, and balanced schemes.
- Key terms like Net Asset Value (NAV), sale price, and repurchase price.
The document serves as an introduction to mutual funds in India, outlining the concept
A Comparative Study of Equity Mutual Funds between Reliance and Birla SunLifePriyank Agarwal
This project is based on the comparative analysis of the Indian Mutual Fund companies Reliance and Birla Sun Life, respectively. There are a lot of investment avenues available today in the financial market for an investor with an investable surplus. He can invest in Bank Deposits, Corporate Debentures, and Bonds where there is low risk but low return. He may invest in Stock of companies where the risk is high and the returns are also proportionately high. The recent trends in the Stock Market have shown that an average retail investor always lost with periodic bearish tends. People began opting for portfolio managers with expertise in stock markets who would invest on their behalf. Thus we had wealth management services provided by many institutions. However they proved too costly for a small investor. These investors have found a good shelter with the mutual funds.
Equity analysis of telecom sector for anand rathi securities by shilpa mandhanRavichandra Ks
The document outlines a project report submitted by Shilpa Mandhan to the University of Pune on conducting an equity analysis of the telecom sector for Anand Rathi Securities Ltd. under the guidance of Prof. Mahesh Halale. It provides details about Shilpa Mandhan, the project, Anand Rathi Securities Ltd., and the scope and objectives of the equity analysis project.
This document is a project report submitted for a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Calcutta. The project analyzes and studies mutual funds in India. It includes an acknowledgements section thanking those who supported and guided the project. The objectives are to analyze returns of selected mutual funds, understand asset management company functions and performance measurement tools, and compare performances of selected mutual fund schemes.
mutual funds is the better investment plannitesh tandon
This document is a project report on mutual funds as better investment plans submitted for an MBA program. It includes an acknowledgments section thanking those who provided help and guidance. It also includes a certificate and declaration section. The executive summary provides an overview of the growth of mutual funds in India and how the report analyzes investors' preferences regarding asset management companies, product types, investment options and strategies based on a survey of 200 people. The report is divided into chapters covering an introduction to mutual funds, company profile, objectives and methodology, data analysis and findings.
This document is a summer training research project report submitted by Aditi Singh to fulfill the requirements of a Master of Business Administration degree. The report investigates the investment patterns of defense employees in Lucknow, India. It includes an acknowledgment, declaration, introduction that provides the rationale and objectives of the study. It also covers industry profiles on investments, characteristics of investments, objectives of investments, the investment process, and various investment avenues like stocks and shares.
The document is a dissertation report on a study of the performance of selected mutual fund schemes. It includes an introduction that provides background on mutual funds in India, outlining their history and growth. It also describes the objectives and methodology of the study, which involves analyzing the risk and return performance of 10 balanced mutual fund schemes over one year. The executive summary previews the key findings on the funds' returns, risk levels, and performance rankings based on different measures.
This document is a project report submitted by V. Sandeep Kumar to Indus Business Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management. The report examines customer awareness of mutual funds in India through a study conducted at ICICI Securities. It includes certificates from the director and internal guide of the project, an acknowledgment, table of contents, and introduction on the history and concept of mutual funds in India.
The document is a report on a study about awareness of mutual funds in Rajkot City, India. It finds that while 66% of respondents were aware of mutual funds, only 45% invested in them. The top reasons for not investing were a lack of knowledge about mutual funds and seeing them as a risky investment related to the stock market. It recommends that mutual fund companies increase education and awareness programs to help investors better understand the potential benefits of mutual funds.
AN ANALYSIS OF MUTUAL FUNDS AT ICICI SECURITIES LTDNitin Singh
Analyzing the perception of people towards Mutual funds through questionnaire.
Educating them how to use online portal to Buy, Manage and Redeem Mutual Fund.
This document is a summer internship report submitted by Santosh Behera to the Asian School of Business Management in 2009. The report provides a comparison of mutual funds with other investment products. It includes a corporate profile section that describes Reliance Money, the company where the internship was completed. The report reviews literature on mutual funds and other investments like ULIPs, stocks, bonds, and real estate. It also describes the research methodology used in the report, which includes collecting data through a questionnaire and analyzing it with statistical tools. The findings and conclusions from the research are summarized.
Analysis of Mutual Fund Schemes of Reliance Money By Mohammed Sarfaraz Siddiquejaydeep chaurasia
Here are the key points about the concept of mutual funds:
- A mutual fund is a trust that pools together money from many investors and invests it in stocks, bonds, and other securities.
- The money collected from investors is used to purchase a portfolio of securities selected by the fund manager.
- Each investor owns units or shares in the fund which represents a portion of the portfolio and the income generated by it.
- Mutual funds allow individual investors to participate in a wide range of investments which they may not be able to access directly.
- The main advantage is professional management where full-time fund managers conduct research and select securities for investment.
- Mutual funds provide an easy and low
Comparative analysis on investment in mutual fundvaibhav belkhude
Over a long term horizon, equity investments have given returns which far exceed those from the debt based instruments. They are probably the only investment option, which can build large wealth. In short term, equities exhibit very sharp volatilities, which many of us find difficult to stomach. Investment in equities requires one to be in constant touch with the market and a lot of research.
Buying good scripts require one to invest fairly large amounts. Systematic Investing in a Mutual Fund is the answer to preventing the pitfalls of equity investment and still enjoying the high returns. And it makes all the more sense today when the stock markets are booming.
Management of the fund by the professionals or experts is one of the key advantages of investing through a mutual fund. They regularly carry out extensive research - on the company, the industry and the economy – thus ensuring informed investment. Secondly, they regularly track the market.
Thus for many of us who do not have the desired expertise and are too busy with our vocation to devote sufficient time and effort to investing in equity, Mutual Funds offer an attractive alternative.
Another advantage of investing through mutual funds is that even with small amounts we are able to enjoy the benefits of diversification. Huge amounts would be required for an individual to achieve the
desired diversification, which would not be possible for many of us. Diversification reduces the overall impact on the returns from a portfolio, on account of a loss in a particular company/sector.
The Mutual Funds industry is well regulated both by SEBI and AMFI. They have, over the years, introduced regulations, which ensure smooth and transparent functioning of the mutual funds industry. This makes it safer and convenient for investors to invest through Mutual Funds.
One of the biggest difficulties in equity investing is WHEN to invest, apart from the other big question WHERE to invest. While, investing in a mutual fund solves the issue of ‘where’ to invest, SIP helps us to overcome the problem of ‘when’. SIP is a disciplined investing irrespective of the state of the market. It thus makes the market timing totally irrelevant.
This document appears to be a project report submitted by a student for a course on analyzing the top 5 mutual funds offered by Motilal Oswal Securities Ltd. The report includes an introduction to mutual funds that describes their structure and workings. It then discusses various types of mutual funds, performance measures, and regulations governing mutual funds in India. The report also includes sections on the methodology used for the study, profiles of different asset management companies, and limitations and conclusions of the research.
The document is a project report on mutual funds as better investment plans. It includes an acknowledgement section thanking various individuals for their support and guidance. It also includes a declaration confirming the original work. The executive summary provides an overview of the project, which examines investors' preferences in mutual funds such as the asset management company, type of product, investment option and strategy preferred. It analyzes primary data collected through surveys to understand these preferences.
Perception Of People Regarding Mutual Funds In IndiaAkash Patil
Mutual funds have opened new vistas to millions of small investors by virtually taking investment to their doorstep. In India, a small investor generally goes for such kind of information, which do not provide hedge against inflation and often have negative real returns. He finds himself to be an odd man out in the investment game. Mutual funds have come, as a much needed help to these investors. Thus the success of MFs is essentially the result of the combined efforts of competent fund managers and alert investors. A competent fund manager should analyze investor behaviour and understand their needs and expectations, to gear up the performance to meet investor requirements. Therefore, in this current scenario it is very important to identify needs of mutual funds investors, their preference for mutual funds schemes and its performance evaluation. In this research paper, researcher has an objective
To know preference of mutual funds investors and performance evaluation of the preferred schemes by the investors. The survey is undertaken of 100 educated investors of Ahmadabad and Baroda city and the major findings reveal the major factors that influence buying behaviour mutual funds investors, sources that investor rely more while making investment and preferable mode to invest in mutual funds market. The study will be immensely useful to the AMC'; s, Brokers, distributors and to the other potential investors and last but not least to academician as well.
This document provides an overview of Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs). It begins with explaining what ULIPs are, noting they provide both life insurance and allow investment values to fluctuate based on underlying asset values. It then discusses benefits of ULIPs like flexibility to change coverage and investment allocations. However, it also notes ULIPs may not be ideal for short-term investing due to front-loaded fees. Overall, the document analyzes factors to consider when deciding between ULIPs and other investment/insurance options.
The document analyzes investment options among investors in Ludhiana between ULIPs (Unit Linked Insurance Plans) and mutual funds. A survey of 100 investors found that awareness of mutual funds was higher than ULIPs. High income investors and those who refer to brokers were more likely to invest. Open-ended and closed funds were most popular. Insurance benefits and tax breaks drove ULIP investment, while capital appreciation motivated mutual fund investment. Mutual funds were preferred due to greater liquidity and flexibility. Investors expected higher returns from mutual funds than ULIPs. Most wanted to invest for the same tenures in both. Recent ULIP controversies may boost future demand for mutual funds.
A comparative study of uli ps with mutual funds at IDBI federal life insuranc...Yashmin Revawala
This document presents a comparative study of unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs) and mutual funds offered by IDBI Federal Life Insurance Co. Ltd. The study aims to analyze the performance, risk, and return relationship of select ULIP and mutual fund products. It finds that the actual performance of HDFC mutual funds was better than IDBI Federal funds over 2008-2015. However, the equity ULIP product was less risky and more closely tracked the index. The conclusion recommends ULIPs for those seeking life insurance with investment returns, and mutual funds for those able to invest regularly after market research. It suggests insurers increase awareness of ULIPs especially among middle-income customers.
This document provides an executive summary of a project report that compares ULIP plans offered by various life insurance companies in India. The objectives of the study were to analyze how ULIP plans work, conduct a SWOT analysis of ULIP products, compare competitors in the market, study available tax planning solutions, and understand how insurance plans allocate assets. A comparative analysis was done of LIC, HDFC, Birla Sun Life, and Bajaj Allianz. Primary data was collected through direct customer interactions and a survey of 100 people, while secondary data came from magazines. The research methodology involved gathering information from various sources and conducting a market survey.
Study about investors perception and investment pettern in mutual fund at idf...Manthan Soni
The document provides information about a project report submitted by Manthan Soni and Rushabh Patel to Gujarat Technological University on their summer internship at IDFC AMC ltd. The report includes an abstract, table of contents, introduction to the mutual fund industry in India, company profile of IDFC, and details about the primary study conducted including objectives, methodology, data analysis, findings and conclusion. The document aims to understand investors' perception and investment patterns in mutual funds at IDFC.
Mutual fund Simplified- To study the Perception Towards Mutual Fund Services ...Shubham Tandan
cahpter 1: Executive Summary
chapter 2: Introduction to Mutual Fund
2.1 history
2.2 what is mutual fund
2.3 Characteristics of Mutual Funds
2.4 Benefits of Investing in a Mutual Fund
2.5 Disadvantages of Mutual Fund
2.6 ROLE OF MUTUAL FUNDS
2.6.1 Mutual Funds & Financial Market
2.6.2 Mutual Fund & Capital Market
2.7 KEY INVESTMENT CONSIDERATION BY THE INVESTORS
2.8 TYPES OF MUTUAL FUNDS
2.9 TAXATION BENEFITS INVESTING IN MUTUAL FUNDS
2.10 More about Mutual Fund
2.10.1 Net Asset Value (NAV)
2.10.2 Entry/ Exit Load
2.10.3 Sale or Repurchase/Redemption price
2.10.4 Risk involved in investing in Mutual Funds:
chapter 3: OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
chapter 4: PROFILE OF COMPANY
chapter 5:LITERATURE REVIEW
chapter 6: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
chapter 7 : DATA ANALYSIS by SPSS
7.1 Factor Analysis
7.2 Chi-square
7.3 T-test
7.4 Annova
chapter 8: Findings
Chapter 9: CONCLUSION
chapter 10: SUGGESTIONS
chapter 11: ANNEXURE
chapter 12: BIBLIOGRAPHY
This document provides an overview of mutual funds in India including:
- A brief history of mutual funds in India from 1963 to present day.
- An explanation of what a mutual fund is - a trust that pools money from investors and invests in securities like stocks and bonds.
- The advantages of investing in mutual funds like professional management and diversification.
- The different types of mutual fund schemes including open-ended, close-ended, interval schemes, growth schemes, income schemes, and balanced schemes.
- Key terms like Net Asset Value (NAV), sale price, and repurchase price.
The document serves as an introduction to mutual funds in India, outlining the concept
A Comparative Study of Equity Mutual Funds between Reliance and Birla SunLifePriyank Agarwal
This project is based on the comparative analysis of the Indian Mutual Fund companies Reliance and Birla Sun Life, respectively. There are a lot of investment avenues available today in the financial market for an investor with an investable surplus. He can invest in Bank Deposits, Corporate Debentures, and Bonds where there is low risk but low return. He may invest in Stock of companies where the risk is high and the returns are also proportionately high. The recent trends in the Stock Market have shown that an average retail investor always lost with periodic bearish tends. People began opting for portfolio managers with expertise in stock markets who would invest on their behalf. Thus we had wealth management services provided by many institutions. However they proved too costly for a small investor. These investors have found a good shelter with the mutual funds.
Equity analysis of telecom sector for anand rathi securities by shilpa mandhanRavichandra Ks
The document outlines a project report submitted by Shilpa Mandhan to the University of Pune on conducting an equity analysis of the telecom sector for Anand Rathi Securities Ltd. under the guidance of Prof. Mahesh Halale. It provides details about Shilpa Mandhan, the project, Anand Rathi Securities Ltd., and the scope and objectives of the equity analysis project.
This document is a project report submitted for a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Calcutta. The project analyzes and studies mutual funds in India. It includes an acknowledgements section thanking those who supported and guided the project. The objectives are to analyze returns of selected mutual funds, understand asset management company functions and performance measurement tools, and compare performances of selected mutual fund schemes.
mutual funds is the better investment plannitesh tandon
This document is a project report on mutual funds as better investment plans submitted for an MBA program. It includes an acknowledgments section thanking those who provided help and guidance. It also includes a certificate and declaration section. The executive summary provides an overview of the growth of mutual funds in India and how the report analyzes investors' preferences regarding asset management companies, product types, investment options and strategies based on a survey of 200 people. The report is divided into chapters covering an introduction to mutual funds, company profile, objectives and methodology, data analysis and findings.
This document is a summer training research project report submitted by Aditi Singh to fulfill the requirements of a Master of Business Administration degree. The report investigates the investment patterns of defense employees in Lucknow, India. It includes an acknowledgment, declaration, introduction that provides the rationale and objectives of the study. It also covers industry profiles on investments, characteristics of investments, objectives of investments, the investment process, and various investment avenues like stocks and shares.
The document is a dissertation report on a study of the performance of selected mutual fund schemes. It includes an introduction that provides background on mutual funds in India, outlining their history and growth. It also describes the objectives and methodology of the study, which involves analyzing the risk and return performance of 10 balanced mutual fund schemes over one year. The executive summary previews the key findings on the funds' returns, risk levels, and performance rankings based on different measures.
This document is a project report submitted by V. Sandeep Kumar to Indus Business Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management. The report examines customer awareness of mutual funds in India through a study conducted at ICICI Securities. It includes certificates from the director and internal guide of the project, an acknowledgment, table of contents, and introduction on the history and concept of mutual funds in India.
The document is a report on a study about awareness of mutual funds in Rajkot City, India. It finds that while 66% of respondents were aware of mutual funds, only 45% invested in them. The top reasons for not investing were a lack of knowledge about mutual funds and seeing them as a risky investment related to the stock market. It recommends that mutual fund companies increase education and awareness programs to help investors better understand the potential benefits of mutual funds.
AN ANALYSIS OF MUTUAL FUNDS AT ICICI SECURITIES LTDNitin Singh
Analyzing the perception of people towards Mutual funds through questionnaire.
Educating them how to use online portal to Buy, Manage and Redeem Mutual Fund.
This document is a summer internship report submitted by Santosh Behera to the Asian School of Business Management in 2009. The report provides a comparison of mutual funds with other investment products. It includes a corporate profile section that describes Reliance Money, the company where the internship was completed. The report reviews literature on mutual funds and other investments like ULIPs, stocks, bonds, and real estate. It also describes the research methodology used in the report, which includes collecting data through a questionnaire and analyzing it with statistical tools. The findings and conclusions from the research are summarized.
Analysis of Mutual Fund Schemes of Reliance Money By Mohammed Sarfaraz Siddiquejaydeep chaurasia
Here are the key points about the concept of mutual funds:
- A mutual fund is a trust that pools together money from many investors and invests it in stocks, bonds, and other securities.
- The money collected from investors is used to purchase a portfolio of securities selected by the fund manager.
- Each investor owns units or shares in the fund which represents a portion of the portfolio and the income generated by it.
- Mutual funds allow individual investors to participate in a wide range of investments which they may not be able to access directly.
- The main advantage is professional management where full-time fund managers conduct research and select securities for investment.
- Mutual funds provide an easy and low
Comparative analysis on investment in mutual fundvaibhav belkhude
Over a long term horizon, equity investments have given returns which far exceed those from the debt based instruments. They are probably the only investment option, which can build large wealth. In short term, equities exhibit very sharp volatilities, which many of us find difficult to stomach. Investment in equities requires one to be in constant touch with the market and a lot of research.
Buying good scripts require one to invest fairly large amounts. Systematic Investing in a Mutual Fund is the answer to preventing the pitfalls of equity investment and still enjoying the high returns. And it makes all the more sense today when the stock markets are booming.
Management of the fund by the professionals or experts is one of the key advantages of investing through a mutual fund. They regularly carry out extensive research - on the company, the industry and the economy – thus ensuring informed investment. Secondly, they regularly track the market.
Thus for many of us who do not have the desired expertise and are too busy with our vocation to devote sufficient time and effort to investing in equity, Mutual Funds offer an attractive alternative.
Another advantage of investing through mutual funds is that even with small amounts we are able to enjoy the benefits of diversification. Huge amounts would be required for an individual to achieve the
desired diversification, which would not be possible for many of us. Diversification reduces the overall impact on the returns from a portfolio, on account of a loss in a particular company/sector.
The Mutual Funds industry is well regulated both by SEBI and AMFI. They have, over the years, introduced regulations, which ensure smooth and transparent functioning of the mutual funds industry. This makes it safer and convenient for investors to invest through Mutual Funds.
One of the biggest difficulties in equity investing is WHEN to invest, apart from the other big question WHERE to invest. While, investing in a mutual fund solves the issue of ‘where’ to invest, SIP helps us to overcome the problem of ‘when’. SIP is a disciplined investing irrespective of the state of the market. It thus makes the market timing totally irrelevant.
This document appears to be a project report submitted by a student for a course on analyzing the top 5 mutual funds offered by Motilal Oswal Securities Ltd. The report includes an introduction to mutual funds that describes their structure and workings. It then discusses various types of mutual funds, performance measures, and regulations governing mutual funds in India. The report also includes sections on the methodology used for the study, profiles of different asset management companies, and limitations and conclusions of the research.
The document is a project report on mutual funds as better investment plans. It includes an acknowledgement section thanking various individuals for their support and guidance. It also includes a declaration confirming the original work. The executive summary provides an overview of the project, which examines investors' preferences in mutual funds such as the asset management company, type of product, investment option and strategy preferred. It analyzes primary data collected through surveys to understand these preferences.
Perception Of People Regarding Mutual Funds In IndiaAkash Patil
Mutual funds have opened new vistas to millions of small investors by virtually taking investment to their doorstep. In India, a small investor generally goes for such kind of information, which do not provide hedge against inflation and often have negative real returns. He finds himself to be an odd man out in the investment game. Mutual funds have come, as a much needed help to these investors. Thus the success of MFs is essentially the result of the combined efforts of competent fund managers and alert investors. A competent fund manager should analyze investor behaviour and understand their needs and expectations, to gear up the performance to meet investor requirements. Therefore, in this current scenario it is very important to identify needs of mutual funds investors, their preference for mutual funds schemes and its performance evaluation. In this research paper, researcher has an objective
To know preference of mutual funds investors and performance evaluation of the preferred schemes by the investors. The survey is undertaken of 100 educated investors of Ahmadabad and Baroda city and the major findings reveal the major factors that influence buying behaviour mutual funds investors, sources that investor rely more while making investment and preferable mode to invest in mutual funds market. The study will be immensely useful to the AMC'; s, Brokers, distributors and to the other potential investors and last but not least to academician as well.
This document provides an overview of Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs). It begins with explaining what ULIPs are, noting they provide both life insurance and allow investment values to fluctuate based on underlying asset values. It then discusses benefits of ULIPs like flexibility to change coverage and investment allocations. However, it also notes ULIPs may not be ideal for short-term investing due to front-loaded fees. Overall, the document analyzes factors to consider when deciding between ULIPs and other investment/insurance options.
The document analyzes investment options among investors in Ludhiana between ULIPs (Unit Linked Insurance Plans) and mutual funds. A survey of 100 investors found that awareness of mutual funds was higher than ULIPs. High income investors and those who refer to brokers were more likely to invest. Open-ended and closed funds were most popular. Insurance benefits and tax breaks drove ULIP investment, while capital appreciation motivated mutual fund investment. Mutual funds were preferred due to greater liquidity and flexibility. Investors expected higher returns from mutual funds than ULIPs. Most wanted to invest for the same tenures in both. Recent ULIP controversies may boost future demand for mutual funds.
A comparative study of ulip plans of reliance life insurance with mutual fundsProjects Kart
The document is a project report on a comparative study of ULIP plans from Reliance Life Insurance and mutual funds. It includes an introduction outlining the history and liberalization of the Indian insurance sector. The report contains chapters on the research problem and scope of study, literature review, current industry scenario, research methodology, findings and recommendations. The objective is to compare ULIP and mutual fund performance and identify opportunities in the insurance sector with private entry.
A project report on comparitive study of unit linked policies and its market ...Babasab Patil
This document provides an overview and analysis of unit linked insurance policies and their market potential in Bangalore, India. It begins with an executive summary that outlines the objectives and key findings of the research. The body of the document then provides background on unit linked policies, how they work, common fund types, and associated fees. It analyzes survey results which found that while awareness of such policies is low, there is market potential, especially for balanced funds. It concludes that insurance companies should offer special promotions to boost awareness and sales of unit linked plans.
The document discusses Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs), including:
- ULIPs allow policyholders to invest insurance premiums in different investment funds with varying risk levels like equity, debt, or balanced funds.
- ULIPs provide life insurance coverage while allowing policyholders to bear the investment risk of the underlying funds they choose.
- Features of ULIPs include investment options, liquidity through partial withdrawals, and the higher of sum assured or fund value being paid out at maturity or death.
This document provides information about Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs) presented by Subrato Banerjee. It discusses the profile of ING Life Insurance Company, features of ULIPs such as flexibility, transparency, and tax benefits. It also outlines the various charges associated with ULIPs and guidelines from IRDA. Two ULIP plans from ING are highlighted - ING Market Shield which guarantees the highest NAV throughout the policy term, and ING Prospering Life which offers features like switching, partial withdrawal, and investment fund options with automatic asset allocation strategies.
The document compares ULIP (Unit Linked Insurance Plan) and mutual funds for investment and insurance. It shows that ULIPs have higher entry loads, administration charges, and mortality charges, resulting in around 2.5% less money actually being invested compared to investing in ELSS (equity linked saving schemes) and buying term insurance separately. Additionally, in the event of death early on, the family would receive a higher payout from ELSS and term insurance than just the ULIP sum assured. Therefore, the document concludes that ELSS and term insurance provides more benefits to the investor compared to opting for a ULIP.
This document discusses Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs). It begins by defining ULIPs as innovative life insurance products that provide both life insurance coverage and opportunities for investment growth. It then discusses the different types of ULIP plans available, and provides data on the existing market share and growth of ULIP products in India over the past five years. Finally, it analyzes the ULIP industry using Porter's Five Forces model and compares the sales strategies of two major players, LIC and ICICI Prudential.
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Serial killers are typically single white males with unstable family histories and psychological issues. They are often intelligent but have difficulties with employment and relationships. There are two main types - organized killers who plan their crimes, and disorganized killers who act impulsively. Motives include lust, thrill-seeking, gaining power or profit. Lust killers in particular derive sexual pleasure from torture and mutilation of victims. Notable serial killers profiled include Jeffrey Dahmer, who engaged in cannibalism and necrophilia, David Parker who tortured victims in a torture chamber, and Richard Chase who was driven by delusions involving blood and organs.
The document discusses various types of insurance policies and plans in India. It provides information on key regulatory bodies like IRDA and types of insurers. It also summarizes different kinds of life insurance policies including term plans, whole life plans, endowment plans, annuities and ULIPs (Unit Linked Insurance Plans). ULIPs are described as financial solutions that combine insurance protection with investment opportunities. The mechanics and benefits of ULIPs are explained.
The document provides details about a summer training project undertaken by Arif Khan at MetLife India Insurance Company Limited from June 17th to August 2nd 2010. It includes a training certificate, acknowledgements, and outlines the table of contents which covers topics like the insurance industry in India, MetLife as a company, the research methodology, findings, analysis, and conclusions. The objective of the project was to study Unit-Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs) offered by MetLife and compare them to plans offered by three of its major competitors.
The document discusses market segmentation and summarizes key points from the literature. It begins by defining market segmentation as dividing a large market into smaller subgroups based on common needs and behaviors. It then reviews several common bases for segmentation, including geographic, demographic, psychographic, and behavioral factors. Some examples discussed include segmenting by age, gender, income level, lifestyle, and occasions. The document also outlines criteria for effective market segments and reviews literature on the importance and competitive necessity of segmentation. It concludes by describing the sources of data gathered - official Indian census data and projected population data from a marketing textbook.
Comparison between traditional plan & ulip’sBabasab Patil
The document compares traditional life insurance plans and unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs) in India. It finds that customers generally prefer ULIPs over traditional plans because ULIPs provide more flexibility and liquidity. ULIPs allow policyholders to benefit from fluctuations in the stock market. The document concludes that ICICI Prudential Life Insurance is India's largest private life insurer and has a wide range of flexible products to meet customer needs at different life stages.
Ancient Greek drama flourished between 550 and 220 BC in Athens, centered around the festivals honoring Dionysus. Theaters could accommodate large audiences of up to 14,000 people and were open to all social classes, though women could not perform. Plays focused on masculine themes like fighting and bloodshed, suited to their male audiences, and the music performed was similarly masculine and operatic in nature.
Berkshire Threaded Fasteners Case was about the company's performance in 1973-1974. Joe Magers was the president with 4 years experience. In 1973, the company lost over $70,000 due to some bad decisions by Magers. In 1974, Brandon Cook was hired as the new manager with extensive experience and full authority. The company had $1 million in cash and 25% of sales tied up in receivables and inventory. Cook recommended against dropping the Series 300 product line as Magers wanted, which would have led to a much bigger loss. Lowering prices to match the competitor was advised to increase profits. The most profitable product line was Series 100. Advice was given to Magers about expenses
The document provides biographical details about Lewis Carroll and analyzes how his life experiences and relationship with children influenced his writing of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. It notes that Carroll had speech and hearing impediments as a child that made socializing difficult for him. However, he was able to come alive around children. The story reflects the whimsical, child-like logic of its characters. It was inspired by an afternoon Carroll spent telling stories to Alice Liddell and her sisters to entertain them by a river in Oxford.
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The Bay of Pigs Invasion was a failed military invasion of Cuba in 1961 supported by the United States. CIA-trained Cuban exiles landed in Cuba to overthrow Fidel Castro but were defeated by Castro's forces within three days. The failed invasion resulted in casualties on both sides and increased tensions between Cuba and the US. It also led Cuba to strengthen ties with the Soviet Union and prompted the US to impose an economic embargo against Cuba that remains in place today.
Individual behavior regarding mutual fund investmentPritesh Radadiya
The document provides an overview of a project report submitted for a Master of Business Administration degree. It discusses a study conducted on individual behavior regarding mutual fund investment in Jamnagar, India. The 3-page summary includes sections on the student declaration, preface, acknowledgements, and an index of the full report. It appears to examine individual investing preferences and decision-making regarding traditional investment methods versus modern mutual funds. Departments within the sponsoring company, N.J. India Invest, are also briefly outlined.
Scope for mutual fund advisory business in JamnagarPritesh Radadiya
NJ India Invest has key departments including Finance, Marketing, and Operations. The Finance Department handles financial auditing and money flows. The Marketing Department manages the marketing environment, NJ Printshop, NJ Publications, and customer care. The Operations Department oversees NJ Wealth Advisors, NJ India Realty, NJ Fund Network, NJ Gurukul, and operating processes.
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This document provides a project report on a comparative study of mutual funds in India with reference to HDFC Mutual Fund and SBI Mutual Fund. It includes an introduction to mutual funds, their history and development in India. It also outlines the objectives of the study, which are to analyze the growth of the mutual fund industry and evaluate the performance of schemes from major public and private sector funds. The report further describes HDFC Mutual Fund and SBI Mutual Fund in detail and includes a literature review, research methodology, data collection process and findings/suggestions from the comparative analysis.
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This document summarizes a student project on investor perceptions of mutual funds submitted for an MBA program. It includes declarations, acknowledgements, guide certificates, and outlines of the project contents. The student investigated investor preferences in mutual funds, including the types of products, options, and investment strategies preferred by investors in India. The project analyzed primary data collected through surveys to understand factors influencing investor decisions when purchasing mutual funds.
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This document is a project report submitted by Habib-ur-Rahman on the topic "Need of Financial Advisor in Mutual Fund". It includes an introduction to mutual funds, their advantages and disadvantages, and the history of mutual funds in India. The project report contains acknowledgements, declarations, tables of contents, executive summary, introduction, company profile, objectives and scope, research methodology, data analysis, findings and conclusions, suggestions and recommendations, and bibliography sections.
The document is a project report submitted for an MBA program. It discusses investment options and investor attitudes towards investment in private life insurance companies in India. The report is divided into several chapters that cover the objectives of the study, research methodology, data analysis, findings, conclusions, and recommendations. It examines various investment avenues available in India including stocks, mutual funds, fixed deposits, gold, real estate, and insurance. The main goal of the research is to understand investor perceptions and preferences regarding public and private life insurance companies in India.
A Study of Mutual Funds in India- ReportSyril Thomas
This document is a report submitted by Mundakathil Syril Thomas to IBS Hyderabad as part of an internship at Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited. The report studies the growth of mutual funds in India. It provides details about Stock Holding Corporation, including its products and services. It also discusses the history and classification of mutual funds in India. The report analyzes indicators of growth for mutual funds such as assets under management and shift from traditional investments to mutual funds. It describes the research methodology used for a survey on consumer preferences related to investing. The findings of the survey and conclusions on the future of mutual funds in India are also summarized.
Mutual funds is the better investments planASIF KHAN
This document is a project report submitted by Asif Abdul Rahim for his Bachelor of Management Studies program. The report explores mutual funds as better investment plans. It includes an acknowledgement section thanking those who supported the project. It also includes a student declaration, certificate from the project guide, executive summary providing an overview of the report contents, and various chapters exploring mutual funds, the research methodology used, data analysis and findings.
COMPARISON OF SIP OF DIFFERENT MUTUAL FUND COMPANIES & RECURRING DEPOSITS OF ...Deepak Lohar
The document discusses the history and growth of mutual funds in India. It outlines four phases of development: 1964-1987 with the establishment of UTI as the sole player; 1987-1993 saw the entry of public sector funds; 1993-2003 was marked by the entry of private sector funds and increased regulations; and post-2003 has seen consolidation in the industry. The mutual fund industry has grown significantly in recent years, adding 32 lakh new investors over the past year due to increased awareness campaigns. Total assets under management grew 25% and retail AUM grew 38% from 2017 to 2018.
This document appears to be a summer training report submitted by a student named Vinita Chandravat to their faculty guide Prof. Nidhi Sharma. The report focuses on conducting a comparative analysis of the services provided by Ashika Stock Broking Ltd. and other broking houses in Indore, with a special focus on Ashika Stock Broking Ltd. The report includes an acknowledgements section, executive summary/preface, table of contents, and chapters on company study and project details. The company study chapter will cover the stock broking industry, Ashika Stock Broking's organization structure, financial profile, products/services, competitors, and other relevant information. The project details chapter will define the problem statement, objectives
A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF MUTUAL FUND Nirav Thanki
This document provides an overview of the mutual fund industry globally and in India. It discusses that mutual funds first originated in the United States in 1929 and have since grown to $12 trillion in assets globally by 2007, making them the largest financial investment vehicles. In India, the mutual fund industry was established in 1963 with the formation of Unit Trust of India. The industry has grown significantly since privatizing in 1993, and now has over 45 fund houses and approximately $20 billion in assets. The document outlines the key benefits of mutual funds for investors and discusses the continued growth potential of the industry in India.
The document summarizes a summer internship project on systematic investment plans conducted by Mr. Shashank Dubey for Nirmal Bang Securities PVT. LTD, a broking company. The objectives of the study were to understand awareness and preferences of investors regarding mutual fund investment through SIPs. During the internship, Mr. Dubey received classroom training on stock markets and life insurance, conducted door-to-door marketing of SIP plans, and gained experience working as a salesperson. The findings showed that most respondents were male businessmen who invested regularly in SIPs and closed-ended funds.
The document provides an overview of the mutual fund industry in India. It discusses the history and evolution of mutual funds in India from the establishment of the Unit Trust of India in 1964 to the present day. Key developments include the entry of public sector funds in 1987, private funds in 1993, and increased regulation by SEBI. The document also outlines the structure of mutual funds in India, including the roles of sponsors, trustees, asset management companies, registrars and transfer agents.
The document is a project report submitted by Harmanjot Kaur, an MBA student at MIMIT, Malout, analyzing and comparing ULIP plans offered by Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd. and mutual funds. The report was conducted under the guidance of faculty member Mrs. Rajinder Kaur and is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Harmanjot Kaur's MBA degree. The report includes an introduction, literature review, objectives, research methodology, and limitations of the study.
Return and risk, systematic investment plan of mutual fundamulya bachu
This document provides a project report on return and risk of systematic investment plans (SIPs) of mutual funds. The report was submitted by B. Amulya to partial fulfillment of an MBA degree. It includes sections on the introduction, theoretical background of mutual funds, Karvy Stock Broking Limited (the organization studied), concepts related to return, risk and SIPs, findings, conclusions and suggestions. The project analyzed growth schemes offered via SIPs by various fund houses to understand performance over 1, 3 and 5 years. The scope was limited to the Indian mutual fund industry and data was collected from secondary sources like fact sheets and websites.
This document provides an introduction and overview of a project report on mutual funds. It discusses the need for the study, objectives of the project report, limitations of the study, and an executive summary. The project report aims to study mutual funds as a proven global investment avenue. It will examine different mutual fund schemes in India, selection parameters for funds, distribution channels, and marketing strategies. The executive summary provides a brief introduction to mutual funds and how they work as a way to pool investor money and invest it according to a stated objective.
The document provides an overview of the mutual fund industry in India and discusses a study on the relationship between the rating and assets under management (AUM) of selected mutual fund schemes. It begins with an introduction to the topic and definitions of key terms. It then discusses the industry structure, growth, advantages and challenges. The document presents literature on previous related studies and the research methodology used for the current study. It analyzes data on the rating and AUM of 10 schemes from 5 fund houses over 10 years and concludes that there is generally a relationship between the previous year's rating and current year's AUM.
The document is a project report on mutual funds as an investment avenue at NJ India Invest.
[1] It provides an introduction and executive summary on mutual funds, acknowledging them as a suitable investment for common people that allows investing in a diversified basket of securities professionally managed at low cost.
[2] It describes the research methodology used in the project, which involved collecting primary data through a survey of 70 people to examine return, risk, and fund administration methods of selected mutual funds.
[3] The analysis and interpretation of the survey aims to understand operations of the mutual fund industry and identify objectives for investing in different schemes to provide optimal returns for investors' risk.
Study on Mutual Fund Penetration levels and future of Mutual Fund Industry in...AKASHBHADRA4
In few years Mutual Funds has emerged as a tool for ensuring one’s financial well being. Mutual Funds have not only contributed to the Indian growth story but have also helped families tap into success of Indian Industry. As information and awareness is rising more and more people are enjoying the benefits of investing in Mutual Funds. The main reason the number of retail mutual fund investors remains small is that six out of ten people with income in India do not know about Mutual Fund exists. But once people are aware of mutual fund investment opportunities, the number who decide to invest in Mutual Funds increases to as many as two in five people. Mutual Funds now play a very significant role in channelizing
the saving of millions of individuals into the investment in equity and debt instruments.
The title of the project is “Study on Mutual Fund Penetration levels and future of Mutual Fund
Industry in India”
The project report will focus on the penetration of mutual funds. The study will reflect the awareness level, investment pattern and the selection of a mutual fund scheme and their linkages with the financial objectives of working individuals. This project aims at making a study of the Indian Mutual Fund Industry: its current scenario and future outlook in India.
This project gave me a great learning experience and at the same time it gave me enough scope to implement my analytical ability. This report will help me to know about the investors’ preferences in Mutual Fund in any particular Asset Management Company (AMC), which type of fund they prefer, which option (Growth or Dividend) they prefer or how aware they are regarding the Mutual Fund.
Growth of Mutual Funds in India at Reliance Mutual Fund - BBA Finance Summer ...teekamsingh9
This document provides an overview of a summer internship project report on the growth of mutual funds in India conducted at Reliance Mutual Fund in Dehradun. It includes sections on the company profile, introduction, history of mutual funds, research methodology, products offered, structure, regulatory association AMFI, investment options and major players. The objectives are to study prominent Indian mutual funds, their schemes and associated returns to understand the benefits for investors.
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The document discusses the importance of retirement planning to ensure a secure and financially independent retired life. It recommends finding the total expected retirement expenses and investing regularly during one's working years through a pension plan that allows withdrawals during retirement. The document advises against putting all savings in fixed instruments, locking funds away too long, or forgetting to rebalance investments. Retirees should meet liquidity needs, manage routine expenses, plan for medical costs, and prepare for the long-term to have a worry-free retirement.
This document discusses issues faced by property buyers regarding delays in possession and outlines various options and solutions available to customers. It notes that lack of demand, funds, and regulatory approvals can cause delays. It provides options like cancellation, legal action, accepting delays, or refunds. Solutions proposed include legal routes through consumer courts, competition commissions, and mediation. The rights of buyers are also outlined, including disclosure of defects and execution of proper documentation by sellers.
This document discusses real estate funds and their potential introduction and structure in India. Real estate funds allow investors to invest in professionally managed real estate property portfolios. There are two main structures internationally - the REIT structure used in the US and Canada, and the PMV structure used in the UK. India is considering which structure to adopt, and it is likely it will be based on the UK PMV structure but with some modifications suited for the Indian market. Real estate funds could provide benefits to both individual investors and the real estate sector in India.
Preference shares are shares that have preferential rights to dividends and repayment of capital compared to common shares. There are several types of preference shares: cumulative vs non-cumulative, participating vs non-participating, convertible vs non-convertible, and redeemable vs non-redeemable. Preference shares provide benefits like helping companies raise long-term capital and guaranteeing fixed returns, but also have drawbacks like lack of trading and lower returns.
The document discusses gold as an investment in India. It states that gold is the most favored investment instrument in India as it provides steady returns, liquidity, and satisfaction to buyers. It also diversifies investment portfolios. The document then discusses various ways to invest in gold, including physical gold and paper gold like gold ETFs, funds, and e-gold. It provides details on the features and performance of these paper gold instruments. The document concludes by discussing historical gold import data in India and factors that could influence future gold prices.
The document discusses properties that are under foreclosure or for sale by a mortgage lender due to the owner's accumulated debt or inability to pay back loans. It notes that foreclosed properties can often be found near bridges or in old buildings with few buyers. While foreclosed properties offer low prices and potential long-term returns, they also carry risks like developments not occurring as planned, high repair costs, legal issues, overvaluation, and competition from other buyers.
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The document discusses buybacks of securities by companies. It provides guidelines for buybacks according to SEBI, including that buybacks must be authorized and not exceed 25% of equity capital and reserves. Reasons for buybacks include returning cash to shareholders, supporting share prices, and preventing takeovers. Case studies of buybacks by companies like Reliance Industries, Zee Entertainment, and JK Lakshmi Cement are presented, with details on shares bought back and buyback price ranges.
The document discusses company takeovers, including:
1) A takeover occurs when an acquirer takes control of a target company by acquiring a substantial number of its shares, transferring ownership.
2) SEBI guidelines mandate acquirers to make an offer for at least 26% of the target company's shares. Acquirers with over 55% must announce plans to acquire more shares.
3) Reasons for takeovers include gaining market growth, economies of scale, market position, skills/strengths, and diversification.
Case studies provide examples of specific takeovers and acquisitions.
- Alfa Laval India, part of the 125-year-old Alfa Laval Group, manufactures components and systems for heat transfer, fluid handling, and centrifugal separation.
- In 2011-2012, Alfa Laval India initiated a process to delist its shares from Indian stock exchanges by acquiring a further 11.23% stake to reach 94.45% ownership.
- The final buyback price of Rs. 4,000 per share valued the stock at a PE ratio of over 55 times and price to book value of 15 times.
- Several other foreign-owned companies in India have promoter holdings above the new SEBI guidelines of 75% for private companies and 90% for PSU
Mr. Y holds 100 shares of Company X that he purchased in 2005 for Rs. 1,000. The company is now making an open offer to purchase shares at Rs. 1,650 per share. Mr. Y is trying to determine if he should tender his shares in the open offer or sell them on the market. Calculations show that if he tenders in the open offer, his net gain would be Rs. 63,589.5 after long term capital gains tax. If he sells on the market at Rs. 1,620 per share, his net gain would be Rs. 62,000 as there would be no capital gains tax liability. Mr. Y must decide whether the slightly higher net gain from the open
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The document provides an overview of the Indian insurance sector, including:
1) It discusses the history and types of insurance, including life and general insurance. General insurance is further broken down into fire, marine, and miscellaneous insurance.
2) It lists some of the major players in the life and general insurance industries in India.
3) It describes the regulatory body, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), and its objectives of promoting competition and protecting policyholders.
4) It discusses various political, economic, social, and technological factors that affect the insurance industry according to PEST analysis.
5) It provides some suggestions to help insurance companies in India reduce costs and
The document discusses the implementation of management information systems (MIS) in State Bank of India (SBI), the largest bank in India. [1] It outlines the history of SBI and the need for MIS to meet regulatory requirements, enable core banking functions, and provide various banking services. [2] It describes SBI's banking and information network that supports efficient fund transfers between government, businesses, employees and customers. [3] The technological architecture is centralized around a core accounting software that facilitates payments and receipts across the bank's operations.
The document discusses the role of human resource development (HRD) in the aviation industry. It provides an overview of the industry, covering its history from the early studies and flights of the Wright brothers to the current growth in India. It emphasizes the importance of HRD in aviation due to long work hours and frequent travel demands. HRD is responsible for employee satisfaction and efficiency through effective management and sound HR policies. Training and orientation programs are crucial, covering classroom, simulation, and on-the-job experiences. Career planning involves development opportunities both within and between airlines.
Capital expenditure evaluation of Reliance Media WorksPrashant Maharshi
The document is a capital expenditure evaluation report for Reliance Media Works submitted by Prashant Maharshi. It provides an overview of the media and entertainment industry in India and Reliance Media Works, which operates the Big Cinemas multiplex chain. It discusses RMW's financial profile, the need for capital expenditure to fund expansion plans, and concludes that a rights issue of Rs. 500 crore is planned to overcome recent losses and fund diversification into new business segments.
Financial Assets: Debit vs Equity Securities.pptxWrito-Finance
financial assets represent claim for future benefit or cash. Financial assets are formed by establishing contracts between participants. These financial assets are used for collection of huge amounts of money for business purposes.
Two major Types: Debt Securities and Equity Securities.
Debt Securities are Also known as fixed-income securities or instruments. The type of assets is formed by establishing contracts between investor and issuer of the asset.
• The first type of Debit securities is BONDS. Bonds are issued by corporations and government (both local and national government).
• The second important type of Debit security is NOTES. Apart from similarities associated with notes and bonds, notes have shorter term maturity.
• The 3rd important type of Debit security is TRESURY BILLS. These securities have short-term ranging from three months, six months, and one year. Issuer of such securities are governments.
• Above discussed debit securities are mostly issued by governments and corporations. CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS CDs are issued by Banks and Financial Institutions. Risk factor associated with CDs gets reduced when issued by reputable institutions or Banks.
Following are the risk attached with debt securities: Credit risk, interest rate risk and currency risk
There are no fixed maturity dates in such securities, and asset’s value is determined by company’s performance. There are two major types of equity securities: common stock and preferred stock.
Common Stock: These are simple equity securities and bear no complexities which the preferred stock bears. Holders of such securities or instrument have the voting rights when it comes to select the company’s board of director or the business decisions to be made.
Preferred Stock: Preferred stocks are sometime referred to as hybrid securities, because it contains elements of both debit security and equity security. Preferred stock confers ownership rights to security holder that is why it is equity instrument
<a href="https://www.writofinance.com/equity-securities-features-types-risk/" >Equity securities </a> as a whole is used for capital funding for companies. Companies have multiple expenses to cover. Potential growth of company is required in competitive market. So, these securities are used for capital generation, and then uses it for company’s growth.
Concluding remarks
Both are employed in business. Businesses are often established through debit securities, then what is the need for equity securities. Companies have to cover multiple expenses and expansion of business. They can also use equity instruments for repayment of debits. So, there are multiple uses for securities. As an investor, you need tools for analysis. Investment decisions are made by carefully analyzing the market. For better analysis of the stock market, investors often employ financial analysis of companies.
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A study on new ULIP guidelines and comparative analysis on new ULIP vis-a-vis Mutual Funds.
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AHMEDABAD
”A Study on New IRDA ULIP Guidelines and Comparative
Analysis on New ULIP vis-à-vis Mutual Funds”
ALUMNI REFERENCE NUMBER
SS/11-13/F/252/AHMEDABAD/ISBE
STUDENT NAME THESIS GUIDE NAME
PRASHANT MAHARSHI MR. TUSHAR DAVE
SIGNATURE OF STUDENT SIGNATURE OF GUIDE
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ABSTRACT
In India, we’ve had over a decade of experience with multiple investment options available for
us, where ULIPs and mutual funds play a very different role.
This has been a fairly well accepted idea. The number of investors opting for ULIPs and Mutual
funds has gone up in high volume when compared with other investment product and this is
because to gain equity high returns with high risk.
The recent past witnessed several leading Mutual fund companies and ULIPs companies has
went with good success.
Looking at duo, there are several changes in the guidelines provided by IRDA and hence what
were the outcomes that resulted into various changes would be analyzed.
ULIP are nothing but Unit Link Insurance Plans, which provides you a good platform for
investment with insurance cover, whereas Mutual funds are only meant for investment
purpose and to make good returns in today’s volatile market conditions.
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CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY
This is to certify that this thesis titled “A Study on New IRDA ULIP Guidelines and Comparative
Analysis on New ULIP vis-à-vis Mutual Funds” is prepared and submitted by Prashant Maharshi
to IIPM, Indian Institute of Planning and Management, Ahmedabad in partial fulfillment for
the award of the Masters Degree in Business Administration and this report has not been
submitted to this university or to any other university.
Date: 25th
August 2013
Mr. Tushar Dave Prashant Maharshi
Cluster Head
ICICI Securities
Baroda, Gujarat.
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LETTER OF CONSENT
To,
The Dean,
IIPM,
Ahmedabad.
Dear Sir,
Subject: Consent to act as Thesis Guide
I, Tushar Dave, Cluster Head of ICICI Securities Ltd, Baroda, express my consent to act as a guide
to Mr. Prashant Maharshi (Batch: PGP/ISBE/SS/2011-13). He has expressed his interest in
writing thesis on “A Study on New IRDA ULIP Guidelines and Comparative Analysis on New
ULIP vis-à-vis Mutual Funds” and has requested me to guide him through the same.
This is to inform that I shall support him as guide for his thesis on the abovementioned topic
and share my knowledge and help in all possible ways.
With warm Regards
Yours Faithfully
Tushar Dave
Cluster Head
ICICI Securities
M – 8980006742
Email – tushar.dave@icicisecurities.com
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First and foremost, I offer my sincerest gratitude to my supervisor, Mr. Tushar Dave, who has
supported me throughout my thesis with his patience and knowledge. He has shared thoughtful
suggestions and valuable comments on every chapter on my work. His guidance helped me
throughout the research and writing of this thesis. Without him, this thesis could not have been
completed.
My sincere thanks also go to our faculties, staff members, and whole IIPM fraternity and all our
seniors and colleagues who have helped me to carry out this whole project with their
enthusiasm, encouragement and assistance.
Once again, I would like to thank my thesis guide Mr. Tushar Dave who gave me precious
knowledge through discussions, over a period of time and bared his precious time for
enlightenment of my knowledge regarding the topic which I could put in my thesis to make it
more effective.
In my efforts, I would also like to extend my deep gratitude to our Academic Head Prof. Robin
Thomas for his guidance and encouragement during the preparation of project and also to
guide me through academic procedures and presentation skills.
At last I would also like to extend my gratitude to the whole IIPM, Ahmedabad fraternity for
their overwhelming support in overcoming the hurdles at initial stage and during preparation
stage.
PRASHANT MAHARSHI
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TABLE OF CONTENT
S.R NO PARTICULARS PAGE NO
1 Abstract 02
2 Certificate of Originality 03
3 Letter of Consent 04
4 Acknowledgements 05
5 Thesis Synopsis 07
6 Introduction to IRDA 11
7 IRDA Guidelines for ULIP 14
Recently Regulatory Initiatives 15
Need for Change 19
8 Introduction to ULIPs and Mutual Funds 21
ULIPs and Types of ULIPs 21
Mutual Funds and Types of Mutual Funds 22
9 Objectives and Limitations of study 28
10 Advantages and Risks Associated with ULIPs 29
11 Advantages and Disadvantages of Mutual Funds 30
12 Reason for Comparison 33
13 Comparison between ULIPs and Mutual Funds 34
14 Questionnaire 38
15 Data Interpretation and Analysis 42
16 Findings and Suggestions 65
17 Conclusions and Recommendations 66
18 Bibliography 67
19 Response Sheets 68
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THESIS SYNOPSIS
Name: Prashant Maharshi
Batch: ISBE/PGP/SS/2011-13
Phone Number: 9510085579
Email Address: prashantmaharshi9@gmail.com
Course to which admitted: ISBE
Month & Year of admission: May, 2011
Place of Study: IIPM Ahmedabad
Thesis Topic: A Study on New IRDA ULIP Guidelines and Comparative Analysis
on New ULIP vis-à-vis Mutual Funds
Specialization Area: Finance
Introduction:
ULIPs or Unit Linked Insurance Plans are financial products which offer dual benefits of
Protection and Investments. These products are quite new to us as they were introduced in
India only in the year 2002 and therefore have a history of only ten years, as compared to
Mutual Funds (UTI came into existence in 1964 and Private Sector MFs in 1993). ULIPs have
almost always been criticized by most Financial Advisors as ‘Costly’. It is mostly in the list of
‘Not recommended products’ of prudent Financial Planners and they alternatively recommend
a combination of Mutual Fund and Term Insurance. Although, I agree that both Mutual Funds
and Term Insurance are great financial products, no one can undermine the significance of
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ULIPs as a long term complete financial product which addresses the Protection, Investment,
Retirement as well as Tax Planning needs of an Individual.
The first ULIP was launched in India in 1971 by Unit Trust of India (UTI).With the Government of
India opening up the insurance sector to foreign investors in 2001 and the subsequent issue of
major guidelines for ULIPs by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) in
2005, several insurance companies forayed into the ULIP business leading to an over
abundance of ULIP schemes being launched to serve the investment needs of those looking to
invest in an investment cum insurance product.
A ULIP is basically a combination of insurance as well as investment. A part of the premium paid
is utilized to provide insurance cover to the policy holder while the remaining portion is
invested in various equity and debt schemes. The money collected by the insurance provider is
utilized to form a pool of fund that is used to invest in various markets instruments (debt and
equity) in varying proportions just the way it is done for mutual funds. Policy holders have the
option of selecting the type of funds (debt or equity) or a mix of both based on their investment
need and appetite. Just the way it is for mutual funds, ULIP policy holders are also allotted units
and each unit has a net asset value (NAV) that is declared on a daily basis. The NAV is the value
based on which the net rate of returns on ULIPs are determined. The NAV varies from one ULIP
to another based on market conditions and the fund’s performance.
Research Objective:
a. Address the popular misconceptions and myths about ULIPs.
b. Second aspects would be on the charges part. Address the charges which were before
and today.
c. Study on New IRDA Guidelines to support ULIPs.
d. How ULIPs are better than Mutual Funds.
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Research Methodology:
a. Secondary Data:
Business magazines, Editorials, Newspapers, Internet surfing, Library, and
Bibliographies.
b. Primary Data:
Guide and Expert Interviews.
Justification of choosing the topic:
This topic is very important to a student who has done specialization in Finance. This topic
would give a good study on ULIPs and Mutual Funds and how one should react when it comes
to investment in equities. As the investment is done in equity market, but where one can
generate more returns is necessary. By the help of this thesis, we would get clear idea regarding
the guidelines made by IRDA, the charges on investment in duo, other features that one can
avail with the investments, comparisons between best investment tools available in the market,
etc. Other than this, the topic would help us to study overall market share of the products and
how it has grown in several years. How one has options of diversified portfolio and how one can
switch his/her investment from one to another. Hence these are some reasons and there are
various other reasons to choose this topic and that would be coming under thesis.
Insurance companies profit will be impacted with the introduction of new guidelines for unit-
linked plans (ULIP), which invest part of funds in equities- according to insurance sector
regulator IRDA.
The regulator advised the insurance companies to reduce their expenses to maintain the
bottom line in the long run.
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According to the sources the idea of guidelines is to have impact. The concern for the insurance
industry is not what is going to happen in 2010-11. The concern is that the industry must
remain healthy, be able to grow and be sustainable. The insurance companies must take a look
at long term achievements and should bear with the initial hiccups.
Insurance companies are of the opinion that the capping of surrender charges and the even
distribution of charges over the lock-in period of five years will adversely impact the
profitability of companies.
The companies as a result should adopt cost-cutting measures in order to maintain the
profitability. Trying to contain cost, it is not by doing one thing. There will be a host of things to
be implemented. The insurance companies should redesign their products and they must be in
the interest of policy holders.
Summer Training Details:
Topic: Comparative study on Buyback, Takeover and Delisting of Securities
Company Name: Interface Brokerage & Research limited
Area of Specialization: Finance
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INTRODUCTION TO IRDA
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) is a national agency run by the
Government of India. IRDA is based in Hyderabad and was formed by an act of Indian
Parliament called as IRDA Act of 1999. Considering some of the emerging requirements of the
Indian insurance industry, IRDA was amended in 2002. As stated in the act mission of IRDA is
"to protect the interests of the policyholders, to regulate, promote and ensure orderly growth
of the insurance industry and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto." Indian
insurance industry is regulated by the terms and conditions of the IRDA.
Indian law has certain expectations from the IRDA to perform in the Indian insurance industry.
IRDA should protect the interest of policyholders by ensuring fair treatment by the insurance
companies. The growth of insurance companies in a speedy and orderly manner should be
taken care by the IRDA. It should monitor and implement quality competence and fair dealing
of the insurance companies in the industry. IRDA should make sure that the insurers are
providing precise and correct information about the products offered by them for the insurance
customers. IRDA should also ensure speedy settlement of genuine claims of the policyholders
and prevent malpractices in the process of claims settlement.
According to the Section 14 of IRDA Act of 1999 there are certain duties, powers and functions
laid down for the IRDA and they are as follows:
(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and any other law for the time being in force, the
Authority shall have the duty to regulate, promote and ensure orderly growth of the insurance
business and re-insurance business.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions contained in sub-section (1), the
powers and functions of the Authority shall include,
(a) Issue to the applicant a certificate of registration, renew, modify, withdraw, suspend or
cancel such registration;
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(b) protection of the interests of the policy holders in matters concerning assigning of policy,
nomination by policy holders, insurable interest, settlement of insurance claim, surrender value
of policy and other terms and conditions of contracts of insurance;
(c) Specifying requisite qualifications, code of conduct and practical training for intermediary or
insurance intermediaries and agents;
(d) Specifying the code of conduct for surveyors and loss assessors;
(e) Promoting efficiency in the conduct of insurance business;
(f) Promoting and regulating professional organizations connected with the insurance and re-
insurance business;
(g) Levying fees and other charges for carrying out the purposes of this Act;
(h) calling for information from, undertaking inspection of, conducting enquiries and
investigations including audit of the insurers, intermediaries, insurance intermediaries and
other organizations connected with the insurance business;
(i) control and regulation of the rates, advantages, terms and conditions that may be offered by
insurers in respect of general insurance business not so controlled and regulated by the Tariff
Advisory Committee under section 64U of the Insurance Act, 1938 (4 of 1938);
(j) Specifying the form and manner in which books of account shall be maintained and
statement of accounts shall be rendered by insurers and other insurance intermediaries;
(k) Regulating investment of funds by insurance companies;
(l) Regulating maintenance of margin of solvency;
(m) Adjudication of disputes between insurers and intermediaries or insurance intermediaries;
(n) Supervising the functioning of the Tariff Advisory Committee;
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(o) Specifying the percentage of premium income of the insurer to finance schemes for
promoting and regulating professional organizations referred to in clause (f);
(p) Specifying the percentage of life insurance business and general insurance business to be
undertaken by the insurer in the rural or social sector; and
(q) Exercising such other powers as may be prescribed
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) in India consists a Chairman and some
permanent and part time members in the administration. However, the regulations are enacted
under the guidance of a statutory advisory committee.
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IRDA GUIDELINES FOR ULIP
IRDA has, from time to time, taken various initiatives for protecting the interests of
policyholders by bringing out Regulations, Guidelines, Circulars etc applicable to insurers and
intermediaries covering the various stages in the lifecycle of an insurance product, commencing
from solicitation, sale, policy servicing, to claims servicing and grievance redressal.
With expansion of the insurance sector and more and more innovative insurance products, in
particular the Unit Linked Insurance Products coming into the life insurance market, IRDA has
been sensitive to the changing scenario and the challenges that go with it. In particular, IRDA
has been conscious of how these changes have been impacting the policyholder and has taken
several steps to bring in changes in the regulatory framework to address various concerns of
the policyholder.
IRDA had stipulated that insurers must provide the prospect/policyholder all relevant
information regarding amounts deducted towards various charges for each policy year so that
the prospect could take an informed decision. Insurers were required to provide Benefit
Illustrations giving two scenarios of interest rates, 6% and 10% respectively. The prospect was
required to sign on the illustration while signing the proposal form. This was done to ensure
transparency and proper disclosures by the insurers.
It is necessary to demystify complex products and ensure that proper product disclosures are
made to the prospect/policyholder. Towards this end, IRDA has already come out with an
exposure draft on need to issue Key Features Documents. Responses received by the Authority
are under examination and the initiative will be taken forward further. Similarly, Needs Analysis
is another initiative identified by IRDA as a step in curbing wrong advice and miss-selling. An
exposure draft on this requirement is already circulated and responses are coming in. Whilst
on miss-selling, IRDA has identified Distance Marketing as yet another area of concern and draft
guidelines in this regard have been put up as an exposure note for all stakeholders to respond
to.
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Mention must be made of what is perhaps the most important step that the Authority has
taken keeping in view the interests of policyholders. IRDA set up an exclusive Consumer Affairs
Department that focuses on consumer related issues and initiatives including grievance
redressal and consumer education through Insurance Awareness Campaigns. With a view to
creating a central repository of industry-wide insurance grievance data and facilitating
monitoring of disposal of grievances by insurers, IRDA is on the verge of implementing the
Integrated Grievance Management System (IGMS). IGMS will not only help monitor the redress
systems of insurers but also create a gateway for policyholders to register complaints with
insurance companies first and if need be escalate them to the IRDA Grievance Cells. The
Consumer Affairs department goes beyond facilitation and works towards taking grievances to
their logical end by calling for explanations where required, carrying out enquiries and
inspections etc. It is proposed to make the institution of the Insurance Ombudsman handle all
types of complaints including those relating to policy sale and servicing rather than just
restricting it to claims. IRDA is also shortly making its Call Centre operational for policyholders
to lodge their grievances and also seek their status over phone/e-mail.
Further, keeping in view the need for efficient functioning of the insurance sector for protecting
the interests of policyholders, it is necessary to have reliable, timely and accurate data relating
to insurance. In order to ensure that proper data is collected, processed and disseminated in
the manner required, IRDA has set up an independent body, namely the Insurance Information
Bureau (IIB). The IIB has started functioning and has already made good progress.
RECENT REGULATORY INITIATIVES
More recently, IRDA has taken a holistic view of the features of ULIPs and addressed issues
impacting the policyholders including the way such products are sold/bought; how ULIPs can be
better financial instruments for providing risk coverage; how sale by unlicensed personnel and
several other malpractices existing in this market may be curbed by plugging legal loopholes
and tightening of the regulatory ambit; legal mandate to initiate direct penal action against
Corporate Agents etc. IRDA therefore initiated exposure drafts covering these areas and
received considerable feedback from various stakeholders on the issues put forth. The issues
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were then presented to and discussed with the members of the Insurance Advisory Committee
as well as the members of the Board of the Authority. The following regulatory initiatives have
been approved by the Authority during the Board meeting on 31.05.10.
I. Distribution channel related changes:
1. IRDA has amended the IRDA (Insurance Advertisements and Disclosure) Regulations to
remove any scope for the involvement of unlicensed personnel/entities in the sale of insurance
products.
2. IRDA has amended the IRDA (Licensing of Corporate Agents) Regulations to further tighten
the Code of Conduct of corporate agents to ensure that the prospect does not deal with any
unlicensed person. The Regulations have also been amended to ensure that there is no scope
for any kind of remuneration other than commission where sale has been affected. This
measure will reduce the expenses of the insurer, thereby lowering premiums to be paid by the
policyholder.
3. Regulations for referrals: IRDA has also addressed the issue of Referrals by bringing out
separate Regulations leaving no scope for misuse of the system. Companies which wish to
share their database of customers with insurers would need to get approval from IRDA after
having conformed to the requirements as laid down in the Regulations. Further, there are
restrictions on the business activities of the referral company to ensure that there is no misuse
of the system. For instance, the referral company shall not be in any business of extending
loans and advances or accepting deposits etc though there are exceptions such as for Regional
Rural Banks, Co-operative banks etc. The Regulations cast obligations on the referral company
as well as the insurer including submission of data as and when called for by the Authority.
II. ULIP STRUCTURE RELATED CHANGES:
(1) Lock in period increased to five years:
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IRDA has increased the lock-in period for all Unit Linked Products from three years to five years,
including top-up premiums, thereby making them long term financial instruments which
basically provide risk protection.
(2) Level Paying Premiums:
Further, all regular premium /limited premium ULIPs shall have uniform/level paying premiums.
Any additional payments shall be treated as single premium for the purpose of insurance cover.
(3). Even Distribution of Charges:
Charges on ULIPs are mandated to be evenly distributed during the lock in period, to ensure
that high front ending of expenses is eliminated.
(4). Minimum Premium Paying Term Of Five Years:
All limited premium unit linked insurance products, other than single premium products shall
have premium paying term of at least five years.
(5). Increase In Risk Component:
Further, all unit linked products, other than pension and annuity products shall provide a
mortality cover or a health cover thereby increasing the risk cover component in such products.
The minimum mortality cover should be as follows:
Minimum Sum assured for age at entry of
below 45 years
Minimum Sum assured for age at entry of
45 years and above
Single Premium (SP) contracts: 125 percent
of single premium.
Regular Premium (RP) including limited
premium paying (LPP) contracts: 10 times the
annualized premiums or (0.5 X T X annualized
premium) whichever is higher. At no time
Single Premium (SP) contracts: 110 percent
of single premium
Regular Premium (RP) including limited
premium paying (LPP) contracts: 7 times the
annualized premiums or (0.25 X T X
annualized premium) whichever is higher.
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the death benefit shall be less than 105
percent of the total premiums (including top-
ups) paid.
At no time the death benefit shall be less
than 105 percent of the total premiums
(including top-ups) paid.
In case of whole life contracts, term (T) shall be taken as 70 minus age at entry
The minimum health cover per annum should be as follows:
Minimum annual health cover for age at
entry of below 45 years
Minimum annual health cover for age at
entry of 45 years and above
Regular Premium (RP) contracts: 5 times the
annualized premiums or Rs. 100,000 per
annum whichever is higher,
At no time the annual health cover shall be
less than 105 percent of the total premiums
paid.
Regular Premium (RP) contracts: 5times the
annualized premiums or Rs. 75,000 per
annum whichever is higher.
At no time the annual health cover shall be
less than 105 percent of the total premiums
paid.
(6). MINIMUM GUARANTEED RETURN FOR PENSION PRODUCTS:
As regards pension products, all ULIP pension/annuity products shall offer a minimum
guaranteed return of 4.5% per annum or as specified by IRDA from time to time. This will
protect the life time savings for the pensioners, from any adverse fluctuations at the time of
maturity.
(7). RATIONALISATION OF CAP ON CHARGES:
With a view to smoothening the cap on charges, the capping been rationalized to ensure
that the difference in yield is capped from the 5th year onwards. This will not only reduce
the overall charges on these products, but also smoothen the charge structure for the
policyholder.
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III. DISCONTINUANCE OF CHARGES:
IRDA has also addressed the issue of discontinuance of charges for surrender of ULIPs. The
IRDA (Treatment of Discontinued Linked Insurance Policies) Regulations brought out by
IRDA in this regard ensure that policyholders do not get overcharged when they wish to
discontinue their policies for any emergency cash requirement. The Regulations stipulate
that an insurer shall recover only the incurred acquisition costs in the event of
discontinuance of policy and that these charges are not excessive. The discontinuance
charges have been capped both as percentage of fund value and premium and also in
absolute value. The Regulations also clearly define the Grace Period for different modes of
premium payment. Upon discontinuance of a policy, a policyholder shall be entitled to
exercise an option of either reviving the policy or completely withdrawing from the policy
without any risk cover. Further, the regulations also enable IRDA to order refund of
discontinuance charges in case they are found excessive on enquiry.
These regulations are applicable to all new ULIP products approved by IRDA after these
regulations are notified.
NEED FOR CHANGE IN GUIDELINES
THE CHANGE
Capping of charges on ULIPs, extension of lock-in period from 3 years to 5 years and raising of
minimum cover to 10 times the premium.
THE INTENT
The aim was to improve the returns for investors by reducing charges and to ensure that ULIPs
are seen as long-term products. The hike in the minimum cover stresses on the insurance
aspect of ULIPs, while the increase in minimum lock-in period promotes the financial protection
facet.
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THE IMPACT
It is paradoxical that the most sold financial product is also the one with the most problems.
ULIPs give you the best of both worlds by combining life insurance and market-linked
investments.
They can help you create long-term wealth through investments in equities. At least, that's the
marketing peg. The reality is that very few investors in ULIPs understand what they have
bought. Most are unaware of the high charges levied in the initial years. Nor do they realize
what the agent is up to when he says that they have to pay the premium only for a few years.
On the face of it, it seems this change will only result in higher returns for investors, but the
impact goes beyond this. To ensure that the difference is within the suggested cap, insurance
firms will be forced to offer long-term plans.
The minimum sum assured has been hiked from five times the annual premium to 10 times.
While this means higher cover for the policyholder, it also means higher mortality charges.
However, keep in mind that to qualify for tax deduction under the proposed Direct Taxes Code,
the death benefit needs to be 20 times the annual premium.
The most important point is that the new guidelines will ensure investors look at ULIPs as long-
term products. The lock-in period has been increased from three years to five years and the
minimum premium paying term has been increased to five years. No longer will investors exit
after three years, which had benefited the broker more than anyone else. This is likely to make
policyholders adopt a disciplined savings and investment strategy.
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INTRODUCTION TO ULIPs AND MUTUAL FUNDs
ULIPs
A Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) is a product offered by insurance companies that unlike a
pure insurance policy gives investors the benefits of both insurance and investment under a
single integrated plan.
The first ULIP was launched in India in 1971 by Unit Trust of India (UTI). With the Government
of India opening up the insurance sector to foreign investors in 2001 and the subsequent issue
of major guidelines for ULIPs by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) in
2005, several insurance companies forayed into the ULIP business leading to an over
abundance of ULIP schemes being launched to serve the investment needs of those looking to
invest in an investment cum insurance product.
A ULIP is basically a combination of insurance as well as investment. A part of the premium paid
is utilized to provide insurance cover to the policy holder while the remaining portion is
invested in various equity and debt schemes. The money collected by the insurance provider is
utilized to form a pool of fund that is used to invest in various markets instruments (debt and
equity) in varying proportions just the way it is done for mutual funds. Policy holders have the
option of selecting the type of funds (debt or equity) or a mix of both based on their investment
need and appetite. Just the way it is for mutual funds, ULIP policy holders are also allotted units
and each unit has a net asset value (NAV) that is declared on a daily basis. The NAV is the value
based on which the net rate of returns on ULIPs are determined. The NAV varies from one ULIP
to another based on market conditions and the fund’s performance.
What types of funds do ULIP offer?
Most insurers offer a wide range of funds to suit one's investment objectives, risk profile and
time horizons. Different funds have different risk profiles. The potential for returns also varies
from fund to fund. The following are some of the common types of funds available along with
an indication of their risk characteristics.
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1) Equity Funds (Medium to High risk) - Primarily invested in company stocks with the general
aim of capital appreciation
2) Income, Fixed Interest and Bond Funds (Medium risk) - Invested in corporate bonds,
government securities and other fixed income instruments
3) Cash Funds (Low risk) - Sometimes known as Money Market Funds — invested in cash, bank
deposits and money market instruments
4) Balanced Funds (Medium risk) - Combining equity investment with fixed interest instruments
MUTUAL FUNDS
A mutual fund is a type of professionally managed collective investment vehicle that pools
money from many investors to purchase securities. While there is no legal definition of the
term "mutual fund", it is most commonly applied only to those collective investment vehicles
that are regulated and sold to the general public. They are sometimes referred to as
"investment companies" or "registered investment companies." Most mutual funds are "open-
ended," meaning investors can buy or sell shares of the fund at any time. Hedge funds are not
considered a type of mutual fund.
The term mutual fund is less widely used outside of the United States and Canada. For
collective investment vehicles outside of the United States, see articles on specific types of
funds including open-ended investment companies, SICAVs, unitized insurance funds, unit
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trusts and Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities, which are usually
referred to by their acronym UCITS.
In the United States, mutual funds must be registered with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, overseen by a board of directors (or board of trustees if organized as a trust rather
than a corporation or partnership) and managed by a registered investment adviser. Mutual
funds, like other registered investment companies, are also subject to an extensive and detailed
regulatory regime set forth in the Investment Company Act of 1940. Mutual funds are not taxed
on their income and profits if they comply with certain requirements under the U.S. Internal
Revenue Code.
Mutual funds have both advantages and disadvantages compared to direct investing in
individual securities. They have a long history in the United States. Today they play an
important role in household finances, most notably in retirement planning.
Types of Mutual Funds
Open-end funds
Open-end mutual funds must be willing to buy back their shares from their investors at the end
of every business day at the net asset value computed that day. Most open-end funds also sell
shares to the public every business day; these shares are also priced at net asset value. A
professional investment manager oversees the portfolio, buying and selling securities as
appropriate. The total investment in the fund will vary based on share purchases, share
redemptions and fluctuation in market valuation. There is no legal limit on the number of
shares that can be issued.
Open-end funds are the most common type of mutual fund. At the end of 2011, there were
7,581 open-end mutual funds in the United States with combined assets of $11.6 trillion.
Closed-end funds
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Closed-end funds generally issue shares to the public only once, when they are created through
an initial public offering. Their shares are then listed for trading on a stock exchange. Investors
who no longer wish to invest in the fund cannot sell their shares back to the fund (as they can
with an open-end fund). Instead, they must sell their shares to another investor in the market;
the price they receive may be significantly different from net asset value. It may be at a
"premium" to net asset value (meaning that it is higher than net asset value) or, more
commonly, at a "discount" to net asset value (meaning that it is lower than net asset value). A
professional investment manager oversees the portfolio, buying and selling securities as
appropriate.
At the end of 2011, there were 634 closed-end funds in the United States with combined assets
of $239 billion.
Unit investment trusts
Unit investment trusts or UITs issue shares to the public only once, when they are created. UITs
generally have a limited life span, established at creation. Investors can redeem shares directly
with the fund at any time (as with an open-end fund) or wait to redeem upon termination of
the trust. Less commonly, they can sell their shares in the open market.
Unit investment trusts do not have a professional investment manager. Their portfolio of
securities is established at the creation of the UIT and does not change.
At the end of 2011, there were 6,022 UITs in the United States with combined assets of $60
billion.
Exchange-traded funds
A relatively recent innovation, the exchange-traded fund or ETF is often structured as an open-
end investment company, though ETFs may also be structured as unit investment trusts,
partnerships, investments trust, grantor trusts or bonds (as an exchange-traded note). ETFs
combine characteristics of both closed-end funds and open-end funds. Like closed-end funds,
ETFs are traded throughout the day on a stock exchange at a price determined by the market.
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However, as with open-end funds, investors normally receive a price that is close to net asset
value. To keep the market price close to net asset value, ETFs issue and redeem large blocks of
their shares with institutional investors.
Most ETFs are index funds. ETFs have been gaining in popularity. At the end of 2011, there were
1,134 ETFs in the United States with combined assets of $1.1 trillion.
Investments and classification
Mutual funds are normally classified by their principal investments, as described in the
prospectus and investment objective. The four main categories of funds are money market
funds, bond or fixed income funds, stock or equity funds and hybrid funds. Within these
categories, funds may be sub classified by investment objective, investment approach or
specific focus. The SEC requires that mutual fund names not be inconsistent with a fund's
investments. For example, the "ABC New Jersey Tax-Exempt Bond Fund" would generally have
to invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in bonds that are exempt from
federal income tax, from the alternative minimum tax and from taxes in the state of New
Jersey.
Bond, stock and hybrid funds may be classified as either index (passively managed) funds or
actively managed funds.
Money market funds
Money market funds invest in money market instruments, which are fixed income securities
with a very short time to maturity and high credit quality. Investors often use money market
funds as a substitute for bank savings accounts, though money market funds are not
government insured, unlike bank savings accounts.
Money market funds strive to maintain a $1.00 per share net asset value, meaning that
investors earn interest income from the fund but do not experience capital gains or losses. If a
fund fails to maintain that $1.00 per share because its securities have declined in value, it is said
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to "break the buck". Only two money market funds have ever broken the buck: Community
Banker's U.S. Government Money Market Fund in 1994 and the Reserve Primary Fund in 2008.
At the end of 2011, money market funds accounted for 23% of open-end fund assets.
Bond funds
Bond funds invest in fixed income or debt securities. Bond funds can be sub classified according
to the specific types of bonds owned (such as high-yield or junk bonds, investment-grade
corporate bonds, government bonds or municipal bonds) or by the maturity of the bonds held
(short-, intermediate- or long-term). Bond funds may invest in primarily U.S. securities
(domestic or U.S. funds), in both U.S. and foreign securities (global or world funds), or primarily
foreign securities (international funds).
At the end of 2011, bond funds accounted for 25% of open-end fund assets.
Stock or equity funds
Stock or equity funds invest in common stocks which represent an ownership share (or equity)
in corporations. Stock funds may invest in primarily U.S. securities (domestic or U.S. funds), in
both U.S. and foreign securities (global or world funds), or primarily foreign securities
(international funds). They may focus on a specific industry or sector.
A stock fund may be sub classified along two dimensions: (1) market capitalization and (2)
investment style (i.e., growth vs. blend/core vs. value). The two dimensions are often displayed
in a grid known as a "style box."
Market capitalization ("cap") indicates the size of the companies in which a fund invests, based
on the value of the company's stock. Each company's market capitalization equals the number
of shares outstanding times the market price of the stock. Market capitalizations are typically
divided into the following categories:
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1. Micro cap
2. Small cap
3. Mid cap
4. Large cap
While the specific definitions of each category vary with market conditions, large cap stocks
generally have market capitalizations of at least $10 billion, small cap stocks have market
capitalizations below $2 billion, and micro cap stocks have market capitalizations below $300
million. Funds are also classified in these categories based on the market caps of the stocks that
it holds.
Stock funds are also sub classified according to their investment style: growth, value or blend
(or core). Growth funds seek to invest in stocks of fast-growing companies. Value funds seek to
invest in stocks that appear cheaply priced. Blend funds are not biased toward either growth or
value.
At the end of 2011, stock funds accounted for 46% of the assets in all U.S. mutual funds.
Hybrid funds
Hybrid funds invest in both bonds and stocks or in convertible securities. Balanced funds, asset
allocation funds, target date or target risk funds and lifecycle or lifestyle funds are all types of
hybrid funds.
Hybrid funds may be structured as funds of funds, meaning that they invest by buying shares in
other mutual funds that invest in securities. Most fund of funds invest in affiliated funds
(meaning mutual funds managed by the same fund sponsor), although some invest in
unaffiliated funds (meaning those managed by other fund sponsors) or in a combination of the
two.
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OBJECTIVES
To understand the reason for which people prefer ULIP as one of the best insurance
investment mode rather than Mutual fund.
To find the significance difference between people of different income with that of
investment mode.
To Compare Investment Options of people in ULIPs and Mutual Funds.
LIMITATIONS
The middle class people do not know basic concept of ULIP so creating awareness is a
big challenge for me.
The finding of my research is from a small sample size.
Narrow minded thinking of middle class people as investment is not their cup of tea.
Many customers are thinking that investment in share market is very risky. As ULIP and
Mutual fund both are related to share market.
A general preference to LIC and SBI over private players.
Hesitations on the part of respondents to disclose financial information.
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ADVANTAGES OF ULIP
Can easily rebalance your risk between equity and debt without any tax implications.
Best suited for medium risk taking individuals who wish to invest in equity and debt
funds (at least 40% or higher exposure to debt). No additional tax burden for those
investing mainly in debt unlike in MFs.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ULIPS
ULIPS as the name suggests are directly linked with the investments made by the insured.
Though he does not have a direct say in this but he does offer his choice in the form of
investment.
With stock markets soaring high a few months back, ULIPs were offering a good rate of return,
but now with a sudden downfall of the stocks, ULIPs are bound to become negative
investments.
At present, a policy-holder cannot understand the growth of his investments vis-à-vis other
funds in the market, since there is no benchmark to measure one fund against the other.
Usually a policy-holder could ask his investment in a ULIP to be, for example, 55 per cent in
equity and 45 per cent in debt. These components can be mixed according to his risk-taking
ability. An investor, therefore, would have to look at quarterly statements, where the fund
would be compared with benchmarks. However, this may not be a true representation of the
NAV, as the ULIP could be a mix of debt, liquid and equity investments.
The reality is that most of the ULIPs take more than 5 years to break even. Policies where the
costs are 65 per cent and upwards have not even recovered the principal despite the strongest
bull market we have ever witnessed.
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ADVANTAGES OF MUTUAL FUNDS
The advantages of investing in a Mutual Fund are:
1. Professional Management: You avail of the services of experienced and skilled professionals
who are backed by a dedicated investment research team which analyses the performance and
prospects of companies and selects suitable investments to achieve the objectives of the
scheme.
2. Diversification: Mutual Funds invest in a number of companies across a broad cross section
of industries and sectors. This diversification reduces the risk because seldom do all stocks
decline at the same time and in the same proportion. You achieve this diversification through a
Mutual Fund with far less money than you can do on your own.
3. Convenient Administration: Investing in a Mutual Fund reduces paperwork and helps you
avoid many problems such as bad deliveries, delayed payments and unnecessary follow up with
brokers and companies. Mutual Funds save your time and make investing easy and convenient.
4. Return Potential: Over a medium to long term, Mutual Funds have the potential to provide a
higher return as they invest in a diversified basket of selected securities.
5. Low Costs: Mutual Funds are a relatively less expensive way to invest compared to directly
investing in the capital markets because the benefits of scale in brokerage, custodial and other
fees translate into lower costs for investors.
6. Liquidity: In open-ended schemes, you can get your money back promptly at Asset Value
(NAV) related prices from the Mutual Fund itself. With close-ended schemes, you can sell your
units on a stock exchange at the prevailing market price or avail of the facility of repurchase
through Mutual Funds at NAV related prices which some close-ended and interval schemes
offer you periodically.
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7. Transparency: You get regular information on the value of your investment in addition to
disclosure on the specific investments made by your scheme, the proportion invested in each
class of assets and the fund manager’s investment strategy and outlook.
8. Flexibility: Through features such as Systematic Investment Plans (SIP), Systematic
Withdrawal Plans (SWP) and dividend reinvestment plans, you can systematically invest or
withdraw funds according to your needs and convenience.
9. Choice of Schemes: Mutual Funds offer a variety of schemes to suit your varying needs over
a lifetime.
10. Well Regulated: All Mutual Funds are registered with SEBI and they function within the
provisions of strict regulations designed to protect the interests of investors. The operations of
Mutual Funds are regularly monitored by SEBI.
DISADVANTAGES OF MUTUAL FUND
No Guarantees: No investment is risk free. If the entire stock market declines in value, the
value of mutual fund shares will go down as well, no matter how balanced the portfolio.
Investors encounter fewer risks when they invest in mutual funds than when they buy and sell
stocks on their own. However, anyone who invests through a mutual fund runs the risk of losing
money.
Fees and commissions: All funds charge administrative fees to cover their day-to-day expenses.
Some funds also charge sales commissions or "loads" to compensate brokers, financial
consultants, or financial planners. Even if you don't use a broker or other financial adviser, you
will pay a sales commission if you buy shares in a Load Fund.
Taxes: During a typical year, most actively managed mutual funds sell anywhere from 20 to 70
percent of the securities in their portfolios. If your fund makes a profit on its sales, you will pay
taxes on the income you receive, even if you reinvest the money you made.
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Management risk: When you invest in a mutual fund, you depend on the fund's manager to
make the right decisions regarding the fund's portfolio. If the manager does not perform as well
as you had hoped, you might not make as much money on your investment as you expected. Of
course, if you invest in Index Funds, you forego management risk, because these funds do not
employ managers.
In mutual fund also there is certain amount of risk-return factor associated according to the
investment option these are as follows,
RISK RETURN
Equity High High
Balanced Medium Medium
Debt Low Low
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REASON FOR COMPARISON
Comparison between ULIP plans and Mutual funds is made to create awareness about various
investment tools. The overall goal of this project was to create awareness about investments.
The Above problem arises because every life insurance company has their products having
different positive and negative aspects.
Life Insurance is booming sector in today’s economy. So the responsibilities of the insurance
companies have been increased as compare to the past. Because in past people were taking
insurance policies for protection tool only. In present scenario insurance sector is providing
more services with the basic life insurance. Today people want more services and more return
on their investment.
By doing this type of study in this Insurance sector and looking at the vast scope and
opportunity to study this booming field of Life Insurance and the growing awareness among the
public regarding insuring their life through Life insurance policies as well as the growing
contribution of Insurance in GDP of country with the number of private players making
entrance in this booming industry of Insurance.
A Mutual Fund is a trust that pools the savings of a number of investors who share a common
financial goal. The money thus collected is then invested in capital market instruments such as
shares, debentures and other securities. The income earned through these investments and the
capital appreciations realized are shared by its unit holders in proportion to the number of units
owned by them. Thus a Mutual Fund is the most suitable investment for the common man as it
offers an opportunity to invest in a diversified, professionally managed basket of securities at a
relatively low cost.
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COMPARISON OF ULIP VS MUTUAL FUND
Unit Linked Insurance Policies (ULIPs) as an investment avenue are closest to mutual funds in
terms of their structure and functioning. As is the cases with mutual funds, investors in ULIPs
are allotted units by the insurance company and a net asset value (NAV) is declared for the
same on a daily basis.
Similarly ULIP investors have the option of investing across various schemes similar to the ones
found in the mutual funds domain, i.e. diversified equity funds, balanced funds and debt funds
to name a few. Generally speaking, ULIPs can be termed as mutual fund schemes with an
insurance component.
However it should not be construed that barring the insurance element there is nothing
differentiating mutual funds from ULIPs.
1. Mode of investment/ investment amounts
Mutual fund investors have the option of either making lump sum investments or investing
using the systematic investment plan (SIP) route which entails commitments over longer time
horizons. The minimum investment amounts are laid out by the fund house. ULIP investors also
have the choice of investing in a lump sum (single premium) or using the conventional route,
i.e. making premium payments on an annual, half-yearly, quarterly or monthly basis. In ULIPs,
determining the premium paid is often the starting point for the investment activity. This is in
stark contrast to conventional insurance plans where the sum assured is the starting point and
premiums to be paid are determined thereafter.
ULIP investors also have the flexibility to alter the premium amounts during the policy's tenure.
For example an individual with access to surplus funds can enhance the contribution thereby
ensuring that his surplus funds are gainfully invested; conversely an individual faced with a
liquidity crunch has the option of paying a lower amount (the difference being adjusted in the
accumulated value of his ULIP). The freedom to modify premium payments at one's
convenience clearly gives ULIP investors an edge over their mutual fund counterparts.
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2. Expenses
In mutual fund investments, expenses charged for various activities like fund management,
sales and marketing, administration among others are subject to pre-determined upper limits
as prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
For example equity-oriented funds can charge their investors a maximum of 2.5% per annum
on a recurring basis for all their expenses; any expense above the prescribed limit is borne by
the fund house and not the investors.
Similarly funds also charge their investors entry and exit loads (in most cases, either is
applicable). Entry loads are charged at the timing of making an investment while the exit load is
charged at the time of sale.
Insurance companies have a free hand in levying expenses on their ULIP products with no upper
limits being prescribed by the regulator, i.e. the Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority. This explains the complex and at times 'unwieldy' expense structures on ULIP
offerings. The only restraint placed is that insurers are required to notify the regulator of all the
expenses that will be charged on their ULIP offerings.
Expenses can have far-reaching consequences on investors since higher expenses translate into
lower amounts being invested and a smaller corpus being accumulated.
3. Portfolio disclosure
Mutual fund houses are required to statutorily declare their portfolios on a quarterly basis,
albeit most fund houses do so on a monthly basis. Investors get the opportunity to see where
their monies are being invested and how they have been managed by studying the portfolio.
There is lack of consensus on whether ULIPs are required to disclose their portfolios. During our
interactions with leading insurers we came across divergent views on this issue.
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While one school of thought believes that disclosing portfolios on a quarterly basis is
mandatory, the other believes that there is no legal obligation to do so and that insurers are
required to disclose their portfolios only on demand.
Some insurance companies do declare their portfolios on a monthly/quarterly basis. However
the lack of transparency in ULIP investments could be a cause for concern considering that the
amount invested in insurance policies is essentially meant to provide for contingencies and for
long-term needs like retirement; regular portfolio disclosures on the other hand can enable
investors to make timely investment decisions.
4. Flexibility in altering the asset allocation
As was stated earlier, offerings in both the mutual funds segment and ULIPs segment are largely
comparable. For example plans that invest their entire corpus in equities (diversified equity
funds), a 60:40 allotment in equity and debt instruments (balanced funds) and those investing
only in debt instruments (debt funds) can be found in both ULIPs and mutual funds.
If a mutual fund investor in a diversified equity fund wishes to shift his corpus into a debt from
the same fund house, he could have to bear an exit load and/or entry load.
On the other hand most insurance companies permit their ULIP inventors to shift investments
across various plans/asset classes either at a nominal or no cost (usually, a couple of switches
are allowed free of charge every year and a cost has to be borne for additional switches).
Effectively the ULIP investor is given the option to invest across asset classes as per his
convenience in a cost-effective manner.
This can prove to be very useful for investors, for example in a bull market when the ULIP
investor's equity component has appreciated, he can book profits by simply transferring the
requisite amount to a debt-oriented plan.
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5. Tax benefits
ULIP investments qualify for deductions under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. This holds
good faith irrespective of the nature of the plan chosen by the investor. On the other hand in
the mutual funds domain, only investments in tax-saving funds (also referred to as equity-
linked savings schemes) are eligible for Section 80C benefits.
Maturity proceeds from ULIPs are tax free. In case of equity-oriented funds (for example
diversified equity funds, balanced funds), if the investments are held for a period over 12
months, the gains are tax free; conversely investments sold within a 12-month period attract
short-term capital gains tax @ 10%.
Similarly, debt-oriented funds attract a long-term capital gains tax @ 10%, while a short-term
capital gain is taxed at the investor's marginal tax rate.
Despite the seemingly similar structures evidently both mutual funds and ULIPs have their
unique set of advantages to offer. As always, it is vital for investors to be aware of the nuances
in both offerings and make informed decisions.
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QUESTIONNAIRE
PERSONNAL INFORMATION
1. Name:
2. Gender:
(a) Male (a) Female
3. Marital status:
(a) Married (b) Unmarried
4. Age:
(a) 20-30 (b) 30-40
(c) 40-50 (d) 50-60
(e) 60-70
5. Occupation:
(a) Government (b) Private Service
(c) Business (d) NRIs
(e) Others
6. Annual Income:
(a) Below 2 lakhs (b) 2-4 lakhs
(c) 4- 6 lakhs (d) 6-8 lakhs
(e) Above 8 lakhs
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1. Sources that helps you in making the investment decisions.
(a) Financial journal (b) Television
(c) Brokers or agents (d) Friends
(e) Consultants
2. Factors that influence your investment decisions in a particular company.
(a) Attractive schemes (b) Tax benefits
(c) High reputation (d) Rate of return
(e) Variety of products
3. You generally like to invest money in.
(a) Insurance (b) Stock Market
(c) Mutual Fund (d) Bank deposits
(e) Both insurance and mutual fund
4. I would like to invest money in ULIPs.
(a) Strongly agree (b) Agree
(c) Neutral (d) Disagree
(e) Strongly disagree
5. Reason for choosing ULIPs because of insurance coverage.
(a) Strongly agree (b) Agree
(c) Neutral (d) Disagree
(e) Strongly disagree
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6. I would like to invest money in Mutual Funds.
(a) Strongly agree (b) Agree
(c) Neutral (d) Disagree
(e) Strongly disagree
7. Mutual funds are more risky than ULIP products.
(a) Strongly agree (b) Agree
(c) Neutral (d) Disagree
(e) Strongly disagree
8. ULIPs have advantage over Mutual funds.
(a) Strongly agree (b) Agree
(c) Neutral (d) Disagree
(e) Strongly disagree
Do you view following factors/sources of information important while investing in ULIP.
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
(9) Safety
(10) Rate of Return
(11) Tax Savings
(12) Past scheme’s
Performance
(13) Advertisement
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Do you view following factors/sources of information important while investing in Mutual
Funds.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
(14) Safety Factor
(15) Liquidity
(16) Rate of Return
(17) Past scheme’s
Performance
(18) Advertisement
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DATA INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS
(A) Gender:
Gender
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Married 37 74.0 74.0 74.0
Unmarried 13 26.0 26.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: The above graph shows that out of 50 samples, 74% of the respondents are
male and the rest 26% are female.
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(B) Marital Status:
Marital
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Married 33 66.0 66.0 66.0
Unmarried 17 34.0 34.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: From a sample of 50, 66% of the respondents are unmarried and the rest
34% are married.
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(C) Age:
Age
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid 20-30 6 12.0 12.0 12.0
30-40 14 28.0 28.0 40.0
40-50 17 34.0 34.0 74.0
50-60 11 22.0 22.0 96.0
60-70 2 4.0 4.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: The graph shows that majority of the sample respondents were in the age
group of 40-50 yrs ie,34%, 12% were in the age group of 20-30 yrs & 28% of them were 30-40
yrs, 22% were in the age group of 50-60 yrs and 4% were in the age group of 60-70 yrs.
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(D) Occupation:
Occupation
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Government 18 36.0 36.0 36.0
Private service 14 28.0 28.0 64.0
Business 11 22.0 22.0 86.0
NRIs 3 6.0 6.0 92.0
Others 4 8.0 8.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: The graph shows that majority of the respondents are working in the
Government sector i.e.36%, 28% of them are engaged in Private services, 22% of them are
business field, 6% of them are NRIs and 8% of them are engaged in other works.
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(E) Annual Income:
Annual income
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Below 2 lakhs 19 38.0 38.0 38.0
2-4 lakhs 23 46.0 46.0 84.0
4-6 lakhs 6 12.0 12.0 96.0
6-8 lakhs 2 4.0 4.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: The graph shows that 46% of the respondents get a salary of 2-4 lakhs, 38%
of the respondents get a salary below 2 lakhs, and 12% of the respondents get a salary of 4-6
lakhs and 4% of them above 6-8 lakhs.
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1. Sources that helps you in making investment decision.
Sources that helps you in making the investment decisions.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Financial journal 5 10.0 10.0 10.0
Television 2 4.0 4.0 14.0
Brokers/Agent 27 54.0 54.0 68.0
Friends 13 26.0 26.0 94.0
Consultants 3 6.0 6.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: From the sample of 50, 54% of the respondents strongly agree that the
agents or brokers helps them to make investment decision, 26% of the respondents point out
their friends take part in the investment decision. And 10% of the respondents reveal that the
financial journals help them, Remaining 6% is from consultants, and 4% selects television as the
source.
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2. Factors that influence your investment decision in a particular company.
Factors that influence your investment decisions in a particular company.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Attractive schemes 2 4.0 4.0 4.0
Tax benefits 27 54.0 54.0 58.0
High reputation 3 6.0 6.0 64.0
Rate of return 14 28.0 28.0 92.0
Variety of products 4 8.0 8.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: 54% of respondents agree that the tax benefit influence them to buy policy,
28% looks the rate of return what they will earn, variety of products from the company attracts
8% customers, and high reputation of the company attracts 6% of the customers, and
remaining 4% pointing out the attractive schemes.
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3. You generally like to invest money in.
You generally like to invest money.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Insurance 13 26.0 26.0 26.0
Stock market 1 2.0 2.0 28.0
Mutual fund 6 12.0 12.0 40.0
Bank deposit 28 56.0 56.0 96.0
Both insurance and mutual fund 2 4.0 4.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: From a sample of 50, 56% of the respondents invest money in bank deposit,
26% in insurance sector, 12% in mutual fund, then 4% in both insurance and mutual fund, and
remaining 2% in stock market.
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4. I would like to invest money in ULIP.
I would like to invest money in ULIP.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Strongly agree 2 4.0 4.0 4.0
Agree 33 66.0 66.0 70.0
Neutral 8 16.0 16.0 86.0
Disagree 5 10.0 10.0 96.0
Strongly disagree 2 4.0 4.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: From a sample of 50, 66% agree, 4% of them strongly supporting that fact,
and 16% has no opinion about it. And 4% strongly disagreed; remaining 10% also disagree with
investment in ULIP.
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5. Reason for choosing ULIPs because of insurance coverage.
Reason for choosing ULIPs because of insurance coverage.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Strongly agree 14 28.0 28.0 28.0
Agree 32 64.0 64.0 92.0
Neutral 2 4.0 4.0 96.0
Disagree 2 4.0 4.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: From a sample of 50, 64% of the respondents agree, 28% of them strongly
support it, 4% didn’t say anything, and remaining 4% disagree with that fact. So we can see that
most of the respondents choose ULIP because of insurance coverage.
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6. I would like to invest money in Mutual Funds.
I would like to invest money in mutual funds.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Strongly agree 3 6.0 6.0 6.0
Agree 13 26.0 26.0 32.0
Neutral 14 28.0 28.0 60.0
Disagree 18 36.0 36.0 96.0
Strongly disagree 2 4.0 4.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: From a sample of 50, 26% of the respondents agree with that fact, 6% of
them strongly support it, 28% have no idea about it, and remaining 10% disagreed, out of this
10%, 4% strongly disagreed with it.
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7. Mutual funds are more risky than ULIP products.
Mutual funds are more risky than ULIP products.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Strongly agree 17 34.0 34.0 34.0
Agree 27 54.0 54.0 88.0
Neutral 4 8.0 8.0 96.0
disagree 2 4.0 4.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: From a sample of 50, 54% of the respondents think that mutual funds are
more risky than ULIP products, 34% strongly agree with this statement. 8% of them have no
opinion about it, and remaining 4% disagree with it.
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8. ULIPs have advantage over Mutual funds.
ULIP have advantage over mutual funds.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Strongly agree 12 24.0 24.0 24.0
Agree 31 62.0 62.0 86.0
Neutral 5 10.0 10.0 96.0
Disagree 2 4.0 4.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: 62% of the respondents agree with ULIP have advantage over mutual fund
statement. 24% of them strongly agree with this fact. 4% of do not support the statement. And
remaining 10% have no opinion about it.
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9. Do you think the safety factor is important in your investment in ULIP.
Safety
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Strongly agree 4 8.0 8.0 8.0
Agree 26 52.0 52.0 60.0
Neutral 2 4.0 4.0 64.0
Disagree 15 30.0 30.0 94.0
Strongly disagree 3 6.0 6.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: From a sample of 50, 52% of the respondents agree, 8% strongly agree, 30%
disagree with that fact, 6% strongly disagree, and remaining 4% have no opinion about safety
factor is Important in the investment of ULIP.
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10. Do you think the Rate of return factor is important in your investment in ULIP.
Rate of return
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Strongly agree 6 12.0 12.0 12.0
Agree 21 42.0 42.0 54.0
Neutral 3 6.0 6.0 60.0
Disagree 12 24.0 24.0 84.0
Strongly disagree 8 16.0 16.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: From a sample of 50, majority of the respondents agree i.e. 42%, 12%
strongly agree with that fact, 24% disagree, 16% strongly disagree, and remaining 6% neither
agree nor disagree with that statement.
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11. Do you think the Tax savings is influence your investment decision in ULIP.
Tax savings
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Strongly agree 6 12.0 12.0 12.0
Agree 21 42.0 42.0 54.0
Neutral 5 10.0 10.0 64.0
Disagree 16 32.0 32.0 96.0
Strongly disagree 2 4.0 4.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: From a sample of 50, majority of the respondents agree i.e. 42%, 12%
strongly agree with that fact, 32% disagree, 4% strongly disagree, and remaining 10% neither
agree nor disagree with that statement.
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12. Past scheme’s performance influence your investment decision in ULIP.
past scheme's performance
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Strongly agree 8 16.0 16.0 16.0
Agree 8 16.0 16.0 32.0
Neutral 7 14.0 14.0 46.0
Disagree 23 46.0 46.0 92.0
Strongly disagree 4 8.0 8.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: From a sample of 50, majority of the respondents disagree i.e. 46%, 8%
strongly disagree with that fact, 16% strongly agree, 16% agree, and remaining 14% neither
agree nor disagree with that statement.
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13. Advertisement influences the investment decision in ULIP.
Advertisement
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Strongly agree 9 18.0 18.0 18.0
Agree 11 22.0 22.0 40.0
Neutral 19 38.0 38.0 78.0
Disagree 5 10.0 10.0 88.0
Strongly disagree 6 12.0 12.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: From a sample of 50, 22% agree, 18% strongly agree with that fact, 10%
disagree, 12% strongly disagree, and remaining 38% neither agree nor disagree with that
statement.
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14. Do you think the safety factor is important in your investment in Mutual Fund.
Safety
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Strongly agree 2 4.0 4.0 4.0
Agree 4 8.0 8.0 12.0
Neutral 8 16.0 16.0 28.0
Disagree 30 60.0 60.0 88.0
Strongly disagree 6 12.0 12.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: From a sample of 50, 8% respondents agree, 4% strongly agree, 60%
disagree with that fact, 12% strongly disagree, and remaining 16% have no opinion about
safety factor is important in the investment of mutual fund.
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15. Do you think the Liquidity factor is important in your investment in mutual fund?
Liquidity
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Strongly agree 7 14.0 14.0 14.0
Agree 19 38.0 38.0 52.0
Neutral 15 30.0 30.0 82.0
Disagree 6 12.0 12.0 94.0
Strongly disagree 3 6.0 6.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: From a sample of 50, majority of the respondents agree i.e. 38%, 14%
strongly agree with that fact, 12% disagree, 6% strongly disagree, and remaining 30% neither
agree nor disagree with that statement.
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16. Do you think the Rate of return factor is important in your investment in mutual fund?
Rate of return
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Strongly agree 2 4.0 4.0 4.0
Agree 7 14.0 14.0 18.0
Neutral 21 42.0 42.0 60.0
Disagree 15 30.0 30.0 90.0
Strongly disagree 5 10.0 10.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: From a sample of 50, 30% disagree, 10% strongly disagree with that fact,
14% agree, 4% strongly agree, and remaining 42% neither agree nor disagree with that
statement.
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17. Past scheme’s performance influence your investment decision in mutual fund.
Past scheme's performance
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Strongly agree 6 12.0 12.0 12.0
Agree 22 44.0 44.0 56.0
Neutral 15 30.0 30.0 86.0
Disagree 7 14.0 14.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: From a sample of 50, 44% agree, 12% strongly agree with that fact, 14%
disagree, and remaining 30% neither agree nor disagree with that statement.
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18. Advertisement influences the investment decision in mutual fund.
Advertisement
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid Strongly agree 4 8.0 8.0 8.0
Agree 16 32.0 32.0 40.0
Neutral 24 48.0 48.0 88.0
Disagree 4 8.0 8.0 96.0
Strongly disagree 2 4.0 4.0 100.0
Total 50 100.0 100.0
INTERPRETATION: From a sample of 50, 8% strongly agree, 32% agree with that fact, 8%
strongly disagree, 4% disagree, and remaining 24% neither agree nor disagree with that
statement.
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FINDINGS AND SUGGESTIONS
After survey there are some findings and suggestions as follows.
As insurance sector is growing rapidly so most of the life insurance players are selling
ULIP plans. And the awareness about ULIP is growing most of the people knows the ULIP
of life insurance. Since last 4-5 years the returns provided by ULIP were very good so
people tend more towards ULIP.
Middle class people who are interested in investment but they are not aware of such
options, so more awareness should be there, as main target customer are the middle
class peoples.
While investing in any insurance company customer prefers for good branded company.
As now till date people in India don’t wanted to invest in share market because they
were thinking that it is a bad thing but as the awareness about Mutual fund is increasing
as more and more private players are entering in the market. So awareness about MF is
not very good and it can be improved.
While survey I found that many had already invested in ULIP and Mutual Fund, some
people had invested in both options. 12% of people had invested in Mutual Fund and
26% people had invested in ULIP and 4% people had invested in both the options.
While investing in mutual fund 44% of the customers looks their return, 42% customers
observe the scheme’s performance in past years.
First reason or preference that why an investor is interested in ULIP is Investment
Purpose, and second is to its returns and after that they investing because they are
getting the tax benefit. Then again there are some people who are investing for pension
planning and security.
In future people will be more preferring to the security of their money means they want
a secured option which should provide good returns. As ULIP are the option in which
you can have the security also and good returns. The second choice of the investors is
return of their money.
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CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
From above analysis and survey we can conclude as follows
Awareness of ULIP is increasing as more number of private players are entering in life
insurance industry.
Mutual Fund is also getting more and more famous in Indian market as many private
companies innovating new funds as the investors demand.
ULIP differentiate from Mutual fund in respect of Insurance cover.
People are turning towards the ULIP as a good investment option but as ULIP is in its
starting phase so customers prefer only big brands.
Mutual fund is having good growth but many customers from rural areas don’t have any
knowledge about Mutual fund. They think it is very risky.
Even investors from small cities don’t have that much of Knowledge about fund
selection and hence they all depend on Brokers.
People in small cities are investing in only good branded companies as they don’t
believe on other financial companies for taking ULIP.
There is a need for insurers to undertake a demand audit in order to understand what
the policyholder wants and needs.
Deriving the right feedback from customers and bringing out innovative products which
cater to customer demands will go a long way in tapping the market potential of the
insurance and Mutual fund sector.
Insurance companies should create more awareness about ULIPs and grow their market
share with good funds.
Insurance companies should go for innovating strategies and bring more products and
improve the distribution channels as per the area of sales.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
REFERENCE:
Research Methodology, C.R Kothari, 2nd edition
The Business Line, “Know all About ULIPS”.
Books, Journals, Magazines, Articles, Newspapers, etc.
WEBSITE and URLs:
www.irdaindia.gov
www.quickmba.com
www.amfindia.com
www.mba.com
www.articlebase.com
www.slideshare.net
http://www.irda.gov.in/ADMINCMS/cms/frmGeneral_Layout.aspx?page=PageNo758
http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/new-irda-rules-on-ulips-to-favour-
investors/1/16580.html
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/insurance/whatirdaslatestmandateonulipsmean_
870897.html
http://www.dnaindia.com/money/1809497/report-on-ulips-insurance-regulatory-and-
development-authority-irda-mandates-monthly-disclosures
http://www.irda.gov.in/Defaulthome.aspx?page=H1
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ulips-investment-under-new-rules/738461/
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RESPONSE SHEET -1
Thesis Topic: A Study on New IRDA ULIP Guidelines and Comparative
Analysis on New ULIP vis-à-vis Mutual Funds
Name: Prashant Maharshi
Batch: ISBE/PGP/SS/2011-13
Alumni ID: SS/11-13/F/252/AHMEDABAD/ISBE
Phone No: 9510085579
Email Id: prashantmaharshi9@gmail.com
Date when the guide was consulted: 23/08/2013
Details of meeting: Had a conversation with guide. Guide explained what actually a
thesis is all about & how to start it and suggested me to gather information regarding
the topic with the help of secondary data’s.
Outcome of meeting: Collection of data’s and information from books, magazines,
internet, articles, newspapers.
Progress of work: Started gaining basic knowledge of topic and how to study various
aspects. Started working on thesis.
Signature of thesis guide
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RESPONSE SHEET -2
Thesis Topic: A Study on New IRDA ULIP Guidelines and Comparative
Analysis on New ULIP vis-à-vis Mutual Funds
Name: Prashant Maharshi
Batch: ISBE/PGP/SS/2011-13
Alumni ID: SS/11-13/F/252/AHMEDABAD/ISBE
Phone No: 9510085579
Email Id: prashantmaharshi9@gmail.com
Date when the guide was consulted: 25/08/2013
Details of meeting: Got some collection of secondary data and started preparation on
the same. Got guidance for introduction part.
Outcome of meeting: Collected data for guidelines of ULIP from secondary sources and
books.
Progress of work: Completed the introduction part of IRDA, Guidelines for ULIPs, etc.
Signature of thesis guide
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RESPONSE SHEET -3
Thesis Topic: A Study on New IRDA ULIP Guidelines and Comparative
Analysis on New ULIP vis-à-vis Mutual Funds
Name: Prashant Maharshi
Batch: ISBE/PGP/SS/2011-13
Alumni ID: SS/11-13/F/252/AHMEDABAD/ISBE
Phone No: 9510085579
Email Id: prashantmaharshi9@gmail.com
Date when the guide was consulted: 27/08/2013
Details of meeting: Guide analyzed the work, and made some corrections. Gave some
suggestions and told why the changes have been made in guidelines. And to collect
some data on ULIPs and Mutual funds.
Outcome of meeting: Collected data on changes in guidelines and why it was necessary
to bring those changes by IRDA.
Progress of work: Completed the work with proper guidance and forwarded to
comparisons between ULIPs and Mutual Funds.
Signature of thesis guide
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RESPONSE SHEET -4
Thesis Topic: A Study on New IRDA ULIP Guidelines and Comparative
Analysis on New ULIP vis-à-vis Mutual Funds
Name: Prashant Maharshi
Batch: ISBE/PGP/SS/2011-13
Alumni ID: SS/11-13/F/252/AHMEDABAD/ISBE
Phone No: 9510085579
Email Id: prashantmaharshi9@gmail.com
Date when the guide was consulted: 28/08/2013
Details of meeting: Had a conversation with guide. Guide told me to put data’s in thesis,
mention the objectives, limitations, advantages, risk, and disadvantages, etc of ULIPs
and Mutual Funds.
Outcome of meeting: Collection of data for the same through various means.
Progress of work: Completed the work on Introduction part of ULIPs and Mutual Funds,
Advantages and disadvantages, Risk, Objectives and limitations, etc.
Signature of thesis guide
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Thesis Topic: A Study on New IRDA ULIP Guidelines and Comparative
Analysis on New ULIP vis-à-vis Mutual Funds
Name: Prashant Maharshi
Batch: ISBE/PGP/SS/2011-13
Alumni ID: SS/11-13/F/252/AHMEDABAD/ISBE
Phone No: 9510085579
Email Id: prashantmaharshi9@gmail.com
Date when the guide was consulted: 29/08/2013
Details of meeting: Got guidance for finding the reasons of comparison and to prepare
questionnaire for primary research.
Outcome of meeting: Started gathering some data and for the purpose of survey started
preparation for interviews and questionnaires.
Progress of work: Made questionnaires and prepared for interviews and analysis was to
be done through primary research.
Signature of thesis guide
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RESPONSE SHEET -6
Thesis Topic: A Study on New IRDA ULIP Guidelines and Comparative
Analysis on New ULIP vis-à-vis Mutual Funds
Name: Prashant Maharshi
Batch: ISBE/PGP/SS/2011-13
Alumni ID: SS/11-13/F/252/AHMEDABAD/ISBE
Phone No: 9510085579
Email Id: prashantmaharshi9@gmail.com
Date when the guide was consulted: 02/09/2013
Details of meeting: Showed the questionnaires if there are any changes required and if
not then to get approval for the same to proceed with primary details.
Outcome of meeting: Got approval from the guide to proceed with the primary
research.
Progress of work: Started primary research and after completion of analysis decided to
show to the guide.
Signature of thesis guide
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RESPONSE SHEET -7
Thesis Topic: A Study on New IRDA ULIP Guidelines and Comparative
Analysis on New ULIP vis-à-vis Mutual Funds
Name: Prashant Maharshi
Batch: ISBE/PGP/SS/2011-13
Alumni ID: SS/11-13/F/252/AHMEDABAD/ISBE
Phone No: 9510085579
Email Id: prashantmaharshi9@gmail.com
Date when the guide was consulted: 04/09/2013
Details of meeting: Meeting with guide for the final analysis and changes to be done if
required.
Outcome of meeting: Changes are done as per the guide’s suggestions and draft copy of
thesis prepared and approved.
Progress of work: Final thesis is to be submitted.
Signature of thesis guide