India's True Independence Shines Amid Global Economic Shifts

In today's rapidly evolving world, where economic dynamics are constantly undergoing seismic changes, India emerges as a resolute beacon of resilience and growth. Despite recent global developments, including the US debt downgrade, which led to a momentary decline in the equity market, India's economic strength remains unwavering. The country’s economic indicators have retained their stability, showcasing resilience and independence.

Embracing India's Growth Story with Equity Investments

India's growth narrative continues to surpass expectations, propelling it onto the global stage.

Though benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex had a minor setback due to the sentiments of global markets, the broader markets performed well.

Indicators in favour of India’s growth narrative:

• Inflation within tolerance level: Though temporarily inflation may inch higher due to high food prices such as tomatoes and cereals, the average is still likely to be within RBI’s target range.
• Strong Flows: While FIIs were net buyers to the tune of Rs. 13,922.01 crores in the month of July, till date as of Aug 9th, they have sold shares worth Rs. 4804.47 crorers. However, DIIs have supported the domestic markets and have bought shares worth net Rs. 4149.49 crores. Even though FIIs can be quite volatile, India’s enduring economic resilience and policy stability in contrast to other EMs will continue to remain robust, thereby attracting FII flows in the medium term.
• Services growth: Indian Services PMI experienced a remarkable upswing, reaching to a 13-year high in July.
• Decreasing Unemployment: Unemployment rate decreased to 7.95% in July, down from the June figure of 8.45%, due to the increased demand in agricultural sectors after the good progress in monsoon.
• Growing GST collection: The government GST collection continues to be robust in July, surpassing Rs.1.65 trillion mark, 11% higher as compared to the same period last year.

Take advantage by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity investments and gold, particularly within India's current economic climate where growth on an ascendant trajectory.

Diversified Equity Portfolio: A mix of Value and Growth

Equity market tends to go through cycles. While Value investing tend to invest in matured companies that offer relative stability, growth style invests in companies that are geared for growth sooner rather than later. By investing in a mix of value and growth style of investing, you can have the potential to generate risk adjusted returns over the long term. Quantum Mutual Fund has a winning combination of equity funds to help strengthen your portfolio.

Invest in Quantum Long Term Equity Value Fund that has outpaced both tier-1 & tier 2 benchmarks: QLTEVF offers a return of 13.58% CAGR since inception versus its benchmark S&P BSE 500 of 12.57% & S&P BSE 200 (12.64%) and Sensex (12.54%).**

Further strengthen your equity portfolio with Quantum India ESG Equity Fund, one of India’s first ESG themed equity fund generating risk adjusted returns over the long run. Quantum India ESG Equity Fund has delivered CAGR Returns – 17.24% CAGR since inception (Benchmark Nifty 100 ESG TRI (15.81%) and Sensex (15.65%).**

Gold: A Path to Financial Freedom

Incorporating gold into your investment portfolio can augment its resilience and contribute to long-term stability, fortifying your portfolio. Gold generally has a negative correlation with equities and helps safeguard your portfolio from the equity market stress during uncertain times.

Key Takeaways

We believe Fitch’s downgrade of US rating would have only a limited impact on India’s real economy. 

India's capacity to withstand such challenges stands as a testament to its unwavering economic framework. 

Be a part of India's unwavering trajectory and make your way towards sustainable growth with Quantum Mutual Fund. Visit our Asset Allocation Calculator to know how to balance your investments as per Quantum’s tried and tested 12|20:80 Asset Allocation Strategy

**The above performance to be read in conjunction with the complete fund performance below.

Data as on July 31, 2023.
# S&P BSE 500 TRI ## S&P BSE 200 TRI ### S&P BSE Sensex TRI. Past performance may or may not be sustained in the future.
Load is not taken into consideration in Scheme returns calculation.
Different Plans shall have a different expense structure. Returns are net of total expenses and are calculated on the basis of Compounded Annualized Growth Rate (CAGR).
#with effect from December 01, 2021 Tier I benchmark has been updated as S&P BSE 500 TRI.
As TRI data is not available since inception of the scheme, benchmark performance is calculated using composite CAGR S&P BSE 500 index PRI Value from March 13, 2006 to July 31, 2006 and TRI Value since August 1, 2006. ##TRI data is not available since inception of the scheme, Tier II benchmark performance is calculated using composite CAGR S&P BSE 200 index PRI Value from March 13, 2006 to July 31, 2006 and TRI Value since August 1, 2006.
The Scheme is co-managed by Mr. George Thomas & Mr. Christy Mathai. Mr. George Thomas is the Fund Manager managing the scheme since April 1, 2022. Mr. Christy Mathai is the Fund Manager managing the scheme since November 23, 2022. For other Schemes Managed by Mr. George Thomas & Mr. Christy Mathai please click here

Data as on July 31, 2023.
#NIFTY100 ESG TRI, ##S&P BSE Sensex TRI. Past performance may or may not be sustained in the future.
Load is not taken into consideration in Scheme returns calculation. Returns are net of total expenses and are calculated on the basis of Compounded Annualized Growth Rate (CAGR).
The Scheme is managed by Mr. Chirag Mehta and Ms. Sneha Joshi. Mr. Chirag Mehta is the Fund Manager and Ms. Sneha Joshi is the Associate Fund Manager managing the scheme since July 12, 2019.
For other Schemes Managed by Mr. Chirag Mehta please click here.

Name of the Scheme	This product is suitable for investors who are seeking*	Riskometer of scheme	Riskometer of Tier I Benchmark	Riskometer of Tier II scheme
Quantum Long Term Equity Value Fund An Open Ended Equity Scheme following a Value Investment Strategy. Primary Benchmark: S&P BSE 500 TRI	• Long term capital appreciation • Invests primarily in equity and equity related securities of companies in S&P BSE 200 index	Investors understand that their principal will be at Very High Risk

Name of the Scheme	This product is suitable for investors who are seeking*	Riskometer of scheme	Riskometer of Benchmark
Quantum India ESG Equity Fund An Open ended equity scheme investing in companies following Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) theme Tier I Benchmark: NIFTY100 ESG TRI	• Long term capital appreciation • Invests in shares of companies that meet Quantum's Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) criteria.	Investors understand that their principal will be at Very High Risk

^*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them.

Above article is authored by Quantum.

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