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