The investment objective of the scheme is to seek to generate returns and growth of capital by investing in a diversified portfolio of the following securities maturing on or before the date of maturity of the scheme with the objective of limiting interest rate volatility - Central and State Government securities and Other fixed income/ debt securities However, there can be no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.
The fund management team will endeavor to maintain a consistent performance in the scheme by maintaining a balance between safety, liquidity and profitability aspects of various investments. The fund manager will try to achieve an optimal risk return balance for management of the fixed income portfolios. The investments in debt instruments carry various risks like interest rate risk, liquidity risk, default risk, purchasing power risk etc. While they cannot be done away with, they can be minimized by diversification and effective use of hedging techniques. The fund management team will take an active view of the interest rate movement by keeping a close watch on various parameters of the Indian economy, as well as developments in global markets. Investment views / decisions will be taken on the basis of the following parameters: 1. Prevailing interest rate scenario 2. Quality of the security / instrument (including the financial health of the issuer) 3. Maturity profile of the instrument 4. Liquidity of the security 5. Growth prospects of the company / industry 6. Any other factors in the opinion of the fund management team