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Chandigarh — The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has announced the appointment of Axis Asset Management Company Ltd. (Axis AMC) as the sole Portfolio Manager for the Trustees Food Corporation of India Contributory Provident Fund (TFCICPF). This significant strategic mandate entrusts Axis AMC with the responsibility of enhancing the governance, security, and growth trajectory of the provident fund’s corpus, a vital retirement asset for thousands of FCI members.
The selection of Axis AMC highlights the strength of its strong parentage (Axis Bank and Schroders), its robust investment capabilities, and its established track record in managing institutional client assets. Axis AMC is mandated to leverage its disciplined processes and integrated risk framework to manage the fund’s investments, operating in strict compliance with all relevant regulatory guidelines and Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) norms.
Leadership Voices on the New Partnership
B. Gopkumar, MD & CEO, Axis AMC, commented on the prestigious appointment, expressing both delight and humility. “We are delighted to announce our appointment as the sole portfolio manager to manage the corpus of TFCICPF,” he stated. “Axis AMC is keen to utilise its people, process, risk framework and governance strength. We are humbled that the FCI reposed its faith in our strong parentage and long track record of managing investors’ money across various asset classes and over numerous market cycles. We look forward to a fruitful and long association between Axis AMC and TFCICPF.”
This statement underscores the AMC’s intent to apply a holistic approach, focusing not just on returns but also on rigorous risk management and transparency, crucial elements when dealing with retirement funds.
Vandana Trivedi, Head – Institutional Business & Passives, Axis AMC, further reinforced the firm’s commitment. “We are honoured to be entrusted with the management of TFCICPF’s corpus. This mandate reflects the confidence placed in Axis AMC’s institutional capabilities. We look forward to partnering with FCI in safeguarding and growing the retirement assets of its members,” Trivedi noted. Her comments highlight the growing importance of the institutional and passive investment segments within Axis AMC’s overall business strategy.
Implications for the TFCICPF Corpus
The appointment is expected to bring several key benefits to the management of the TFCICPF corpus:
- Professional Management: The fund will benefit from Axis AMC’s expertise in actively managing investments across various asset classes, aiming to optimize risk-adjusted returns within the constraints prescribed for provident funds.
- Enhanced Governance: Utilizing an established AMC’s robust governance and risk frameworks ensures greater transparency and oversight in investment decisions, crucial for a long-term retirement fund.
- Regulatory Adherence: The explicit commitment to adhering strictly to MoLE norms assures the fund members that investments will comply with the required regulatory framework for provident fund investments, prioritizing security and stability.
This partnership is a key indicator of the increasing trend among large public sector entities, such as the Food Corporation of India, to engage professional fund managers to ensure the financial health and long-term growth of their employee welfare funds. The move is expected to pave the way for more efficient and sophisticated management of retirement savings for FCI employees nationwide.
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