Despite global risk appetite coming off and the subprime concerns unnerving the world’s stock markets, the Indian market has shown a sturdy resilience and has been steadily gaining ground.

Professionals are managing PF and pension money.

It is an oddity of our times that stands out for its sheer starkness. The stock market is roaring from one high to another, and the kitties of mutual funds are swelling like never before.

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Although the industry boasts of Rs 4 lakh crore in assets, contributions from retail investors account for less than 15 per cent. At an aggregate level, just 3 per cent of household savings get funnelled into mutual funds.

Positioned as instruments that are safe (safer than venturing on one's own into equities) and that promise attractive returns (more attractive than bank deposits), mutual funds are supposed to be the retail investor's best bet. Why is it then that 85-90 per cent of the assets managed by Indian funds are those of institutions and high net worth individuals?

Investment plans that offer both protection and the promise of long-term returns are proving to be stiff competition for mutual funds.

Tax planning can be a breeze if you take the right steps early enough.