Mutual and other Funds

  • 100. '' The Mutual Fund Industry in India has now reached the crossroads and is facing fierce competition from other investment avenues available to the investors.'' In this context explain various investment avenues available in India.

    Ans: The most common investment avenues available in India are:

    •  Stocks
    • Preferred Stock and Convertibles
    • Bonds, Debentures
    • Government Securities 
    • Real Estate
    • Bullions
    • Insurance
    • Small Saving Schemes 
    • Provident Fund (PF)
    • Other Personal Deposits.