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Opinion | In search of a better way to balance divergent interests

4 min read . Updated: 23 Jun 2019

HDFC AMC’s liquidity arrangement for FMP investors sets a bad precedent

2 min read . Updated: 18 Jun 2019

Is HDFC Mutual Fund’s FMP bailout unfair to other investors, shareholders?

5 min read . Updated: 18 Jun 2019

FMPs are like bank FDs but do not guarantee returns.

FMP (fixed maturity plans) vs Bank FDs: What you need to know

2 min read . Updated: 03 Sep 2018

The secondary market for FMPs is more illiquid than bonds, and there is no institutional market either. Photo: Bloomberg

Investments you should hold till their maturity

4 min read . Updated: 16 Jul 2018

FMP is a closed-end scheme. You cannot withdraw before maturity, but you can sell it on the stock exchange. Photo: iStock

Term of the day: What are fixed maturity plans (FMPs)

1 min read . Updated: 16 Jul 2018

The series numbers on fixed maturity plans, or FMPs are internal nomenclature for the fund houses and do not carry any meaning or significance for investors. Photo: iStockphoto

FMPs are like bank FDs but do not guarantee returns

2 min read . Updated: 31 May 2018

The mutual funds industry launched 288 FMPs in FY16, 216 the year after, and 253 FMPs in FY18 so far, according to Value Research data.

Franklin Templeton India is back with fixed maturity plans

4 min read . Updated: 26 Mar 2018

Among the top 15 fund houses in terms of fixed income assets, 78.9% of Franklin Templeton’s fixed income assets lie in securities rated AA & lower; the most in such companies.

After years of shunning fixed maturity plans, Franklin Templeton re-enters the segment

2 min read . Updated: 22 Mar 2018

The funds raised through fixed maturity plans (FMPs) have dwindled to Rs15,738 crore in the fiscal year 2017, from Rs1,36,088 crore in fiscal year 2014. Photo: AFP

FMPs out of vogue on flat interest rate curve, changes in taxation rules

2 min read . Updated: 20 Apr 2017

One minute guide: Rollover of schemes and interval funds

2 min read . Updated: 07 Apr 2016

Sebi rules state that every mutual fund plan must set aside two basis points towards investor education. Photo: Abhijit Bhatlekar/Mint

In race for AUM and returns, mutual funds undercut direct plans

3 min read . Updated: 31 Dec 2015

Trading of mutual fund units stops when dividends are declared

1 min read . Updated: 03 Aug 2015

Abhijit Bhatlekar/Mint

Rollover of FMP won’t be a transfer, switch or redemption

1 min read . Updated: 16 Apr 2015

Shyamal Banerjee/Mint

More fixed maturity plan launches being called off

2 min read . Updated: 27 Nov 2014

Is it the end for fixed maturity plans? | Money Minutes

Till now, companies used to park excess cash in FMPs for higher post-tax returns. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint

Fixed maturity plan move may push money to bank FDs

3 min read . Updated: 15 Jul 2014

FDs can guarantee returns; fixed maturity plans cannot

2 min read . Updated: 13 Dec 2013

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Navigating fixed-income investments in turbulent times

3 min read . Updated: 11 Oct 2013

Investments made by NRIs in India with Indian funds taxable

1 min read . Updated: 12 Sep 2013

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