Dr.B.MURURGESAN, M.Com, Ph.D, Professor of Commerce & Dean (Retd), School of Management, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 605 014.

. CERTIFICATE This is to certify that the thesis entitled PERFORMANCE OF THE INDIAN MUTUAL FUND INDUSTRY: A STUDY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO GROWTH SCHEMES is a bonafied record of the research work done by Mrs.N.Lakshmi at the Department of Commerce, Pondicherry University, under my supervision. The subject on which the thesis has been prepared is her original work and has not been previously formed the basis for the award, to any candidate, of any Degree, Diploma, Associateship, Fellowship or other similar title of any University or Institution.

Place : Puducherry Date : Countersigned:

(B.MURUGESAN)