Diversification is a major advantage of investment through Mutual Funds, as investors get the benefit of various instruments through a single avenue.

• Professionally qualified people manage the funds.
• Mutual Funds offer flexibility in options and choice of schemes to match individual needs.
• Transparency of operations as well as investment pattern and philosophy by disclosures of portfolio also add to the advantages of investing in Mutual Funds.
• The Mutual Fund industry is very well regulated by SEBI
• Mutual Funds offer tax benefits. Dividend income received from investing in Mutual Funds is tax free in the hands of the investor. Investments in the growth option will be subject to long term or short-term capital gains tax as applicable.