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Update on monetary policy, the economy and the new monetary policy framework

Aug 9, 2016

11:17 am

The RBI kept the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 6.5% today, maintaining an accommodative stance while awaiting developments. The RBI stated it will continue to provide liquidity as required but progressively lower the liquidity deficit in the system to a position closer to neutrality. The RBI continues to believe…

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The Gambler’s Fallacy

Aug 1, 2016

6:01 am

Summary The Gambler’s Fallacy has implications for Indian equities and bonds. India is a clear consensus favourite today. We look at valuations and the best strategy forward. The Gambler’s Fallacy… In the summer of 1913, crowds at a roulette table in Monte Carlo witnessed an incredible event. The ball had landed on black 15 times…

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Shifting Perceptions of Risk

Jul 25, 2016

12:15 pm

Summary Perceptions of global risk are shifting. Domestically, valuations on the index are rising. We look at various factors in formulating our investment strategy ahead. A Shifting Landscape… Developed markets, by their very definition, are supposed to demonstrate stability, sound governance, transparency and lower risk. Throw that playbook out the window. Brexit shifted perceptions. We…

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Second Quarter Performance Attribution

Jul 5, 2016

6:04 am

Quarter end is the time we look into the rear-view mirror to evaluate trends and gain insights from past performance. The Nifty 50 Struggled to Deliver a Base 12 % Hurdle Return Over the Past 12 Months A 12% hurdle rate is an accepted long term return benchmark for Equities. For the Nifty 50, 16…

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