This book is a dissertation on two aspects viz. Investors perception and mutual fund investments. part one focuses on fundamental principles, Organization structure, functions, regulation of mutual find investments. Part two covers needs for the planning of investors' perception along with the various mutual funds schemes available in the country. Eminent experts under the guidance of Dr. K. Maruthamuthu, Senior Professor, Periyar University, have designed the course. All keen learner of finance and financial services as developing to mutual fund investments shall find this revised and enlarged edition of the book valuable