About Us


Mumbai, February 2012


Dear Investor,

Indian markets started 2012 on a bullish note on the back of encouraging global cues and on the hope of a rate cut in the January 2012 monetary policy review. Easing of inflation and appreciation of the rupee against the dollar also boosted sentiment. Foreign institutional investors poured in nearly USD 2 billion in January 2012 thus contributing to double digit gains in the benchmark indices.

The RBI's decision to cut CRR by 50 bps to 5.50% was cheered by investors. India was one of the best performing markets in the region. Investors seem to have factored in the domestic slowdown and now expect an improvement in industrial activity and business sentiment once interest rates start easing.

Domestic sentiment seems to be improving with expectation of inflation trajectory moving southwards and RBI easing interest rates going forward. Corporate quarterly results for the December 2011 quarter showed mixed performance without any major surprises. Key policy reform initiatives in power and coal sectors would be keenly watched by the markets. In the near term, the markets appear all set to offer a rally. The longer term sentiment, though, continues to be uncertain on global cues. Global cues are mixed with positive data from US on manufacturing, payrolls etc, while, the European Union continues to reel under lower growth.

Investors may use systematic investment plans to invest in equities.

To know more you can also visit us at www.LNTMF.com, call us at our toll free number 1800-209-6565 or visit your nearest branch.


Regards

Ashutosh Bishnoi
Acting Chief Executive Officer


Disclaimer