CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that this thesis titled, “A study of investing in equity mutual funds as a tool
for wealth creation” submitted by Balaji Rao D G, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Jain (deemed-to-be
University), based on the results of the research work carried out by me under my guidance and
supervision. The manuscript has been subjected to plagiarism check by TURNIT plagiarism
detection software. This thesis or any part thereof has not been submitted for any purpose to any
other University or Institute.

Place: Bangalore Signature and Name of the Guide

Date: Dr. Batani Raghavendra Rao