Master Trust Eyes MF Market: Subsidiary Files for SEBI Nod to Launch Asset Management Arm

Master Trust Ltd has officially entered the mutual fund race, with its wholly owned subsidiary, Master Capital Services Ltd, filing an application with SEBI to sponsor a new asset management company. The move marks a strategic expansion into India’s ₹70 trillion mutual fund industry, leveraging the group’s four-decade legacy in financial services.

 

Key Highlights:

 

SEBI Application Filed: Master Capital Services seeks approval to act as sponsor of a proposed AMC that will launch mutual fund schemes post-clearance.

 

Product Strategy: Plans include a wide basket of equity mutual fund schemes across market capitalisations, plus a multi-asset scheme tailored for diverse investor goals.

 

Fund Management Approach: Combines quantitative techniques with traditional bottom-up research to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.

 

Investor Focus: Products will be designed for simplicity, affordability, and long-term value creation, targeting both retail and institutional investors.

 

Digital Backbone: The firm will leverage its robust tech infrastructure and online platforms to scale distribution and engagement.

 

Market Timing: With SIP inflows hitting ₹14,749 crore and equity AUM surging to ₹16.56 lakh crore in May, Master Trust’s entry is well-timed to tap rising demand.

 

Client Base: The group already serves over 4.2 lakh investors across equities, commodities, derivatives, and wealth management.

 

Master Trust’s foray into mutual funds reflects its ambition to broaden access to professionally managed investments and deepen its footprint in India’s evolving financial ecosystem.

 

Source: Economic Times, CNBC TV18, News18