Mutual fund as an investment avenue provides a platform to the investor who does not want to take high risk on their hard earned investment. In India, mutual fund industry is growing rapidly and this industry has emerged as an important segment of financial market of India, especially in channelizing and mobilizing the savings of millions of individuals into the investment in equity and debt instruments. Mutual fund investment is less risky than investing directly in stocks and is therefore a safer option for risk adverse investor.

KEYWORDS: Mutual fund, investment, debt instruments, investors,