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Key Indices 31-May-12 30-Apr-12 % Change Nifty 4924.25 5248.15 -6.17% Sensex 16218.53 17318.81 -6.35% BSE 100 4942.13 9083.47 -45.59% Dow Jones 12393.45 13213.63 -6.21% Nikkei 8542.73 9520.89 -10.27% Hang Seng 18629.52 21094.21 -11.68% Nasdaq 2827.34 3046.36 -7.19% KOSPI 1843.47 1981.99 -6.99% Equity Market Outlook May was a difficult month for both global and Indian equities. Indian equity markets fell by ~ 6% in the month. Though the Indian equity markets outperformed other markets in local currency terms, in US$ terms it performed in-line with the EM Index due to the rupee depreciation of 6%. The RBI resorted to specific measures to stem the sharp fall in the rupee, including mandatory conversion of EEFC (Exchange Earners Foreign Currency) of US$ holding into INR within two weeks. RBI, after permitting Qualified Foreign Investors (QFI) to invest in equity mutual funds and equities earlier, has created a separate QFI sub-limit of US$ 1Bn for investments in corporate bonds and mutual fund debt schemes. Lingering uncertainty on GAAR was put to rest by the Finance Minister by postponing it by a year and removing the ambiguity that the onus of proof would lie with the taxation authority rather than the tax payer. 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 14000 16000 18000 20000 22000 Apr-11 May-11 Jun-11 Jul-11 Aug-11 Sep-11 Oct-11 Nov-11 Dec-11 Jan-12 Feb-12 Mar-12 Apr-12 May-12 Sensex Nifty 52.00 54.00 56.00 58.00 Rs v/s USD 2500 3500 4500 5500 FII MF Despite the poor GDP growth in Q4FY12 and weakness in industrial production, corporate earnings growth of Q4FY12 has been good. The earnings growth for Sensex companies for the quarter, at 29% Y-o-Y, was higher than the consensus estimates. The sensex earnings growth for FY12 was 13% Y-o-Y with an EPS of Rs. 1134 for the Sensex. Our FY13 Sensex EPS estimates are optimistic as we believe the earnings downgrade cycle is over. We expect earnings growth in FY13 to be in the range of 14% - 15%. Equity valuations have turned attractive at 12.25x with the sensex forward P/E. Equities looks attractively priced for long term investors and the risk reward profile is favorable as most negatives are priced in. On the domestic front, Q4 GDP growth at 5.3% was disappointing. Industrial growth of 3.4% in FY12 is one of the weakest in recent times. The IIP for the quarter grew by a mere 0.4% over last year, lowest in the last five quarters. The slow IIP growth was on account of weakness in Capital Goods (Investment) and Consumer Durables (Consumption). Industrial production is likely to remain weak in the near-term notwithstanding a firm manufacturing PMI reading; however the crude oil prices falling by over 20% and lower commodity prices will help in controlling our current account deficit, fiscal deficit and inflation. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were sellers of US$ 58 Mn in May as the global risk off trade was widespread across all risk assets. Fears of a global economic slowdown pushed the risk-off trade, taking safe-haven yields to new lows (US10yr at 1.48%, JGB10yr at 0.81%). The risk off trade followed a series of weak global data releases, including a higher-than-expected US unemployment rate of 8.2%, lower-than-expected GDP growth in Brazil at 0.2%, and a sharp fall in the Chinese manufacturing PMI to 48.4. Crude oil corrected to US$97/bbl. It is perceived that the all-round global GDP and PMI weaknesses will lead to central banks opening the liquidity taps again to allay funding/asset concerns. 42.00 44.00 46.00 48.00 50.00 Apr-11 May-11 Jun-11 Jul-11 Aug-11 Sep-11 Oct-11 Nov-11 Dec-11 Jan-12 Feb-12 Mar-12 Apr-12 May-12 (2500) (1500) (500) 500 1500 Apr 11 May 11 June 11 July 11 Aug 11 Sept 11 Oct 11 Nov 11 Dec 11 Jan 12 Feb 12 Mar 12 Apr 12 May 12 In US $ MN

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Key Indices 31-May-12 30-Apr-12 % Change

Nifty 4924.25 5248.15 -6.17%

Sensex 16218.53 17318.81 -6.35%

BSE 100 4942.13 9083.47 -45.59%

Dow Jones 12393.45 13213.63 -6.21%

Nikkei 8542.73 9520.89 -10.27%

Hang Seng 18629.52 21094.21 -11.68%

Nasdaq 2827.34 3046.36 -7.19%

KOSPI 1843.47 1981.99 -6.99%

Equity Market Outlook

May was a difficult month for both global and Indian equities. Indian equity markets fell by ~ 6% in the month. Though the Indian

equity markets outperformed other markets in local currency terms, in US$ terms it performed in-line with the EM Index due to the

rupee depreciation of 6%. The RBI resorted to specific measures to stem the sharp fall in the rupee, including mandatory

conversion of EEFC (Exchange Earners Foreign Currency) of US$ holding into INR within two weeks. RBI, after permitting

Qualified Foreign Investors (QFI) to invest in equity mutual funds and equities earlier, has created a separate QFI sub-limit of US$

1Bn for investments in corporate bonds and mutual fund debt schemes. Lingering uncertainty on GAAR was put to rest by the

Finance Minister by postponing it by a year and removing the ambiguity that the onus of proof would lie with the taxation authority

rather than the tax payer.

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Despite the poor GDP growth in Q4FY12 and weakness in industrial production, corporate earnings growth of Q4FY12 has been

good. The earnings growth for Sensex companies for the quarter, at 29% Y-o-Y, was higher than the consensus estimates. The

sensex earnings growth for FY12 was 13% Y-o-Y with an EPS of Rs. 1134 for the Sensex. Our FY13 Sensex EPS estimates are

optimistic as we believe the earnings downgrade cycle is over. We expect earnings growth in FY13 to be in the range of 14% -

15%. Equity valuations have turned attractive at 12.25x with the sensex forward P/E. Equities looks attractively priced for long term

investors and the risk reward profile is favorable as most negatives are priced in.

On the domestic front, Q4 GDP growth at 5.3% was disappointing. Industrial growth of 3.4% in FY12 is one of the weakest in

recent times. The IIP for the quarter grew by a mere 0.4% over last year, lowest in the last five quarters. The slow IIP growth was

on account of weakness in Capital Goods (Investment) and Consumer Durables (Consumption). Industrial production is likely to

remain weak in the near-term notwithstanding a firm manufacturing PMI reading; however the crude oil prices falling by over 20%

and lower commodity prices will help in controlling our current account deficit, fiscal deficit and inflation.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were sellers of US$ 58 Mn in May as the global risk off trade was widespread across all risk

assets. Fears of a global economic slowdown pushed the risk-off trade, taking safe-haven yields to new lows (US10yr at 1.48%,

JGB10yr at 0.81%). The risk off trade followed a series of weak global data releases, including a higher-than-expected US

unemployment rate of 8.2%, lower-than-expected GDP growth in Brazil at 0.2%, and a sharp fall in the Chinese manufacturing PMI

to 48.4. Crude oil corrected to US$97/bbl. It is perceived that the all-round global GDP and PMI weaknesses will lead to central

banks opening the liquidity taps again to allay funding/asset concerns.

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Key Indices 31-May-12 30-Apr-12 % Change

10 year G-Sec 8.50% 8.67% -1.98%

5 Year G-Sec 8.31% 8.49% -2.14%

91 Day T Bill 8.31% 8.37% -0.72%

364 day T-Bill 8.19% 8.19% 0.00%

MIBOR 9.33% 9.33% 0.00%

Call Rates 8.11% 8.08% 0.37%

Inflation NA 7.20% NA

WPI Inflation for April was 7.23% Y-o-Y, much ahead of the consensus estimate of 6.7% and above the earlier month’s 6.89%. In addition,

the February reading was revised upwards from the provisional 6.95% to 7.36%. The component-wise analysis shows that demand

pressures are keeping core inflation in a downtrend while agri-inflation re-emerges as a concern area even after accounting for seasonality

and base effect.

We expect RBI to cut the repo rate by 50 bps through this financial year but that will depend on both headline and core inflation. Liquidity is

expected to continue to be tight and RBI will keep it negative to the extent of range of Rs. 1,00,000 Crore.

Debt Market Outlook

The sovereign debt crisis in the developed markets, and persistent inflation and a shortage of skilled workers in the emerging markets has

led to weak global outlook. The euro zone debt crisis, a weaker global growth outlook and increased risk of the euro-area breakup should

central banks to take a more accommodating monetary stance.

India too faces rising macro-economic imbalances - - sticky inflation and high twin deficits, rising oil prices and weak foreign demand. The

resultant rupee depreciation is also a matter of concern. India GDP growth has slowed from an earlier 7.4% to 6.5%. Other economic

fundamentals like investment, income growth and Industrial production also showing signs of slowing down.

Slowing growth could push the RBI to consider a cut in the repo rate. Bond yield have softened on this expectation.

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Bond investors will gain as yields soften.

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Learning Curve

Understanding Yield Curve

A yield curve is a graph of bond yields against their maturities or duration. In general, Long term interest rates are higher than short term interest rates which are justified as to compensate an investor who has locked in his money for longer period of time. This curve is referred to as ‘Normal Yield Curve’, the same is shown below. In simple terms this concept can be understood by viewing Banks which gives higher interest rates for the longer maturity and lower interest rates for small maturities, this is an example of normal yield curve. The shape of a yield curve is influenced by:

• The Market Rate Expectation

• The Bond Risk Premium &

• The Convexity Bais An upward sloping curve would reflect the markets expectation of rising interest rates of high risk premium and a downward sloping curve shows the opposite. Yield curve are built on expected future interest rates. The yield curve is a crucial indicator that indicates the direction in which the economy is moving. When the difference between the interest rates reduces for different maturities, the yield curve ‘Flattens’; this reflects the shifts in the economic outlook as well as demand and supply of the capital in the economy.

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A yield curve is said to be ‘Inverted’ when the short term interest rates of government securities are higher than the long term interest rates. In simple terms, this can also be observed in our current banking system where short term interest rates are very high. It has been observed that inverted yield curve is an indicator of a weaker economic outlook because the investors are not confident about long term outlook of the economy. This has a huge impact on the borrowers who have opted for floating interest rates as the interest payment to the same amount of debt increases. Inverted yield curve also have an impact on the companies as they are forced to borrow at higher short term interest rates to finance their working capital requirements. This reduces expendable income and consequently impacts savings and investments in the economy. During this phase, Money market funds and certificates of deposit may also be attractive - particularly when a one-year security pays yields higher than longer-tenor securities by the same issuer. Banks are also affected by inverted yield curve as they are forced to borrow at higher interest rates from the people who typically invest for a short period and lend to companies or organizations for a relatively longer period. Hence their Net Interest Margins & consequently, core profitability reduces. Hence, yield curve analysis is an important tool used by investors to adjust their portfolio allocations with changing macroeconomic conditions.

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Head – Investment Communication & Advisory

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Fund Return BM Fund Return BM Fund Return BM Fund Return BM

Last 1 year 4.47% 4.43% 1.34% 1.45% -2.09% -1.51% -3.34% -3.48%

Last 2 years 4.55% 4.07% 3.26% 2.85% 1.89% 1.58% 1.81% 0.71%

Last 3 years 6.49% 4.81% 6.53% 4.63% 7.25% 4.38% 8.29% 4.17%

Last 4 year 8.86% 4.88% 8.18% 4.18% 9.28% 3.33% 11.22% 2.68%

Last 5 years 9.59% 5.53% 8.70% 5.30% 11.14% 5.05% - -

Since Inception 10.78% - 13.75% - 15.21% - 11.29% -

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Fund Return BM Fund Return BM Fund Return BM Fund Return BM Fund Return BM

Last 1 year 9.27% 7.52% 11.19% - 12.03% 8.42% 9.85% 7.83% 15.20% 8.41%

Last 2 years 8.66% 6.59% 8.33% - 8.69% 5.62% 8.49% 5.80% 10.10% 5.62%

Last 3 years 8.13% 5.04% 8.92% - 9.56% 4.93% 8.02% - - -

Last 4 year 10.49% 5.63% 11.61% - 13.14% 5.59% - - - -

Last 5 years 10.92% - 11.91% - 12.52% 5.46% - - - -

Since Inception 9.60% - 11.51% - 8.47% - 8.63% - 9.94% 5.77%

Asset Held (Rs. In

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Fund Name SFINBenchmark Composition

Income Advantage

FUND PERFORMANCE AS ON 31st MAY 2012

Secure Stable Growth Growth Advantage

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Bond Short Term Debt

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Secure BSE 100

Stable BSE 100

Growth BSE 100

Growth Advantage BSE 100

Money Market -

Income Advantage -

Fixed Interest -

Short Term Debt Fund -

Bond Fund - ULGF00530/05/03BSLIGRBOND109

ULGF00212/06/01BSLGSECURE109

SFIN

ULGF00312/06/01BSLGSTABLE109

ULGF00112/06/01BSLGGROWTH109

ULGF01026/11/07BSLIGGRADV109

ULGF00824/08/04BSLIGRMMKT109

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Disclaimer:

This document is issued by BSLI. While all reasonable care has been taken in preparing this document, no responsibility or liability is accepted for errors of

fact or for any opinion expressed herein. This document is for information purposes only. It does not constitute any offer, recommendation or solicitation to

any person to enter into any transaction or adopt any investment strategy, nor does it constitute any prediction of likely future movements in NAVs. Past

performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. We have reviewed the report, and in so far as it includes current or historical information, it

is believed to be reliable though its accuracy or completeness cannot be guaranteed. Neither Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited, nor any person

connected with it, accepts any liability arising from the use of this document. You are advised to make your own independent judgment with respect to any

matter contained herein.

Benchmark Composition

Crisil Composite Bond Index

Crisil Composite Bond Index

Crisil Composite Bond Index

Crisil Composite Bond Index

Crisil Liquid Fund Index

Crisil Composite Bond Index ULGF01425/02/10BSLGINCADV109

Crisil Composite Bond Index

Crisil Short Term Bond Index

ULGF00416/07/02BSLGFIXINT109

ULGF01322/09/08BSLGSHTDBT109

SECURITIES HOLDING

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 24.96%

7.8% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2021 3.88%

8.2% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2022 3.05%

8.79% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2021 2.55%

8.13% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2022 2.39%

8.26% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2027 2.22%

8.28% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2032 1.52%

6.35% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2020 1.05%

8.08% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2022 0.92%

6.05% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2019 0.90%

12.3% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2016 0.89%

OTHER GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 5.58%

CORPORATE DEBT 32.73%

8.9% STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LTD. 2019 3.00%

9.15% LARSEN AND TOUBRO LTD. 2019 2.67%

11.45% RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD. 2013 1.77%

10.9% RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORPN. LTD. 2013 1.63%

11.5% RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORPN. LTD. 2013 1.26%

9.05% RALLIS INDIA LTD. 2013 1.20%

10.25% TECH MAHINDRA LTD. 2014 1.11%

10.48% SUNDARAM FINANCE LTD. 2013 0.98%

9.45% RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORPN. LTD. 2013 0.89%

5.9% H D F C BANK LTD. 2014 0.89%

OTHER CORPORATE DEBT 17.33%

EQUITY 19.35%

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD. 1.34%

Asset Allocation

Secure Fund ULGF00212/06/01BSLGSECURE109 Portfolio as on 31st May 2012

Rating Profile

About the FundObjective: To build capital and generate better returns at moderate level of risk, over amedium or long-term period through a balance of investment in equity and debt.

Strategy: Generate better returns with moderate risk level through fixed income portfolioand focus on creating long term equity portfolio which will enhance yield of compositeportfolio with low level of risk appetite.

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G-Secs24.96%Equities

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NCD32.73%

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD. 1.34%

I C I C I BANK LTD. 1.20%

I T C LTD. 1.19%

INFOSYS LTD. 1.18%

LARSEN AND TOUBRO LTD. 0.86%

STATE BANK OF INDIA 0.82%

H D F C BANK LTD. 0.76%

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 0.66%

BHARTI AIRTEL LTD. 0.63%

OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPN. LTD. 0.51%

OTHER EQUITY 10.21%

MMI 22.96%

Maturity Profile

Sectoral Allocation

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SECURITIES HOLDING

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 19.16%

7.8% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2021 3.36%

8.79% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2021 2.21%

8.28% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2032 2.13%

8.2% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2022 1.71%

8.08% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2022 1.55%

8.3% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2040 1.21%

7.59% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2015 1.07%

8.28% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2027 1.05%

7.46% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2017 1.04%

7.5% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2034 1.01%

OTHER GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 2.83%

CORPORATE DEBT 30.29%

8.65% RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORPN. LTD. 2019 2.39%

9.45% RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORPN. LTD. 2013 2.17%

9.5% NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRI. AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 20121.77%

8.7% POWER FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 2020 1.46%

11.4% POWER FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 2013 1.42%

10.1% POWER GRID CORPN. OF INDIA LTD. 2017 1.30%

9.4% NATIONAL HOUSING BANK 2013 1.26%

8.9% POWER FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 2014 1.25%

8.55% TATA MOTORS FINANCE LTD. 2012 1.19%

12.65% CHOLAMANDALAM INVESTMENT AND FINANCE CO. LTD. 20141.17%

OTHER CORPORATE DEBT 14.89%

EQUITY 33.45%

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD. 2.26%

Stable Fund ULGF00312/06/01BSLGSTABLE109Portfolio as on 31st May 2012

Rating Profile

Asset Allocation

About the FundObjective: To grow your capital through enhanced returns over a medium to longterm period through investments in equity and debt instruments, thereby providing agood balance between risk and return.

Strategy: To earn capital appreciation by maintaining diversified equity portfolio andseek to earn regular return on fixed income portfolio by active management resultingin wealth creation for policyholders.

A+1.76%

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MMI17.10%

G-Secs19.16%

Equities33.45%

NCD30.29%

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD. 2.26%

I C I C I BANK LTD. 2.10%

INFOSYS LTD. 2.08%

I T C LTD. 2.07%

STATE BANK OF INDIA 1.54%

LARSEN AND TOUBRO LTD. 1.51%

H D F C BANK LTD. 1.32%

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 1.16%

BHARTI AIRTEL LTD. 1.09%

OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPN. LTD. 0.88%

OTHER EQUITY 17.44%

MMI 17.10%

Maturity Profile

Sectoral Allocation

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SECURITIES HOLDING

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 16.09%

7.8% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2021 4.38%

8.2% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2022 3.88%

8.79% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2021 1.89%

7.59% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2016 1.70%

6.9% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2019 1.51%

8.08% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2022 1.13%

8.3% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2040 0.88%

7.02% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2016 0.44%

9.15% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2024 0.28%

CORPORATE DEBT 21.07%

8.7% POWER FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 2020 4.25%

8.48% L I C HOUSING FINANCE LTD. 2013 2.28%

5.9% H D F C BANK LTD. 2014 1.72%

8.95% POWER FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 2015 1.45%

10.05% MARICO LTD. 2013 1.37%

9.4% NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRI. AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 2014 1.36%

8.5% INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CO. LTD. 2012 1.36%

9.05% STATE BANK OF INDIA 2020 1.33%

8.2% ASHOK LEYLAND LTD. 2015 0.99%

9.76% INDIAN RAILWAY FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 2012 0.95%

OTHER CORPORATE DEBT 4.00%

EQUITY 48.00%

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD. 3.15%

I C I C I BANK LTD. 3.06%

INFOSYS LTD. 2.99%

Growth Fund ULGF00112/06/01BSLGGROWTH109

Portfolio as on 31st May 2012

Asset Allocation

Rating Profile

About the FundObjective: To achieve optimum balance between growth and stability to providelong-term capital appreciation with balanced level of risk by investing in fixed incomesecurities and high quality equity security.

Strategy: To ensure capital appreciation by simultaneously investing into fixedincome securities and maintaining diversified equity portfolio. Active fundmanagement is carried out to enhnce policyholder’s wealth in long run.

AA-2.29%

AA4.37%

P1+/A1+14.50%

AAA41.82%

G-Secs16.09%

MMI14.84%

NCD21.07%

Equities48.00%

INFOSYS LTD. 2.99%

I T C LTD. 2.96%

LARSEN AND TOUBRO LTD. 2.14%

STATE BANK OF INDIA 2.10%

H D F C BANK LTD. 1.90%

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 1.64%

BHARTI AIRTEL LTD. 1.56%

HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LTD. 1.23%

OTHER EQUITY 25.27%

MMI 14.84%

Maturity Profile

Sectoral Allocation

1.37%

2.53%

2.58%

3.25%

3.77%

5.17%

5.52%

5.95%

7.20%

7.73%

10.67%

11.09%

11.71%

21.45%

CEMENT

DIVERSIFIED

OTHERS

TELECOMMUNICATION

POWER GENERATION AND SUPPLY

AUTOMOBILE

PHARMACEUTICALS

METAL

CAPITAL GOODS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SOFTWARE / IT

OIL AND GAS

FMCG

BANKING

46.40%

13.03%

40.57%

Less than 2 years 2 to 7years 7years & above

Sovereign37.02%

Apr-

04

Aug-0

4

Dec-0

4

Apr-

05

Aug-0

5

Dec-0

5

Apr-

06

Aug-0

6

Dec-0

6

Apr-

07

Aug-0

7

Dec-0

7

Apr-

08

Aug-0

8

Dec-0

8

Apr-

09

Aug-0

9

Dec-0

9

Apr-

10

Aug-1

0

Dec-1

0

Apr-

11

Aug-1

1

Dec-1

1

Apr-

12

Gr. Growth BM

SECURITIES HOLDING

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 13.50%

7.8% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2021 4.17%

8.79% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2021 2.06%

8.2% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2022 1.77%

7.49% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2017 1.62%

8.3% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2040 1.59%

7.59% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2016 0.65%

8.08% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2022 0.65%

7.46% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2017 0.65%

7.99% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2017 0.33%

CORPORATE DEBT 19.55%

11.5% RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORPN. LTD. 2013 4.10%

10.9% RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORPN. LTD. 2013 3.38%

6.1% NUCLEAR POWER CORPN. OF INDIA LTD. 2014 3.15%

9.47% POWER GRID CORPN. OF INDIA LTD. 2013 2.50%

2% INDIAN HOTELS CO. LTD. 2014 1.57%

7.75% RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORPN. LTD. 2012 1.32%

8.7% POWER FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 2020 1.29%

8.8% POWER GRID CORPN. OF INDIA LTD. 2019 0.81%

11.95% HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 20180.75%

10.48% ULTRATECH CEMENT LTD. 2013 0.67%

Rating Profile

Asset Allocation

Growth Advantage Fund ULGF01026/11/07BSLIGGRADV109Portfolio as on 31st May 2012 About the Fund

Objective: To provide blend of fixed return by investing in debt & moneymarket instruments and capital appreciation by predominantly investing inequities of fundamentally strong and large blue chip companies.Strategy: To build and actively manage a well-diversified equity portfolio ofvalue & growth driven stocks by following a research-focused investmentapproach. While appreciating the high risk associated with equities, the fundwould attempt to maximize the risk-return pay-off for the long-termadvantage of the policyholders. The non-equity portion of the fund will beinvested in high rated debt and money market instruments and fixeddeposits.

MMI8.22%

G-Secs13.50%

NCD19.55%

Equities58.73%

10.48% ULTRATECH CEMENT LTD. 2013 0.67%

EQUITY 58.73%

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD. 3.87%

I C I C I BANK LTD. 3.73%

INFOSYS LTD. 3.65%

I T C LTD. 3.64%

LARSEN AND TOUBRO LTD. 2.64%

STATE BANK OF INDIA 2.57%

H D F C BANK LTD. 2.33%

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 2.02%

BHARTI AIRTEL LTD. 1.92%

HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LTD. 1.52%

OTHER EQUITY 30.84%

MMI 8.22%

Maturity Profile

Sectoral Allocation

54.88%

14.02%

31.10%

P1+/A1+2.45% AA+

4.64%

Sovereign39.85%

AAA53.07%

1.01%

1.39%

1.60%

2.45%

3.28%

3.80%

5.15%

5.36%

6.16%

7.10%

7.45%

10.69%

11.30%

11.83%

21.43%

AUTO ANCILLIARY

CEMENT

OTHERS

DIVERSIFIED

TELECOMMUNICATION

POWER GENERATION AND SUPPLY

AUTOMOBILE

PHARMACEUTICALS

METAL

CAPITAL GOODS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SOFTWARE / IT

OIL AND GAS

FMCG

BANKING

Apr-08

Jun-0

8

Aug-0

8

Oct-08

Dec-0

8

Feb-0

9

Apr-09

Jun-0

9

Aug-0

9

Oct-09

Dec-0

9

Feb-1

0

Apr-10

Jun-1

0

Aug-1

0

Oct-10

Dec-1

0

Feb-1

1

Apr-11

Jun-1

1

Aug-1

1

Oct-11

Dec-1

1

Feb-1

2

Apr-12

Gr. Advantage BM

Less than 2 years 2 to 7years 7years & above

1.01%AUTO ANCILLIARY

SECURITIES HOLDING

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 0.00%

CORPORATE DEBT 0.00%

EQUITY 0.00%

MMI 100.00%

10.90% CANARA BANK FD QUARTERLY COMP (MD 14/03/2013)9.21%

ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE CD (MD 20/03/2013) 7.79%

10.51% BANK OF BARODA FD QUARTERLY COMP (MD 29/03/2013)6.91%

SHAPOORJI PALLONJI AND COMPANY LTD CP (MD 29/06/2012)6.86%

ADITYA BIRLA NUVO LTD CP (MD 07/08/2012) 6.78%

AFCONS INFRASTRUCTURE LTD. CP (MD 09/11/2012) 6.60%

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK CD ( MD 21/03/2013) 6.41%

BANK OF INDIA CD (MD 20/03/2013) 6.37%

VIJAYA BANK CD ( MD 26/03/2013) 6.26%

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CO. LTD. CP (MD 13/02/2013)5.59%

OTHER MMI 31.24%

Money Market Fund ULGF00824/08/04BSLIGRMMKT109

Portfolio as on 31st May 2012

Asset Allocation

Rating Profile

About the FundObjective: To provide reasonable returns, at a high level of safety andliquidity for capital conservation for the Policyholder

Strategy: To make judicious investments in high quality debt and moneymarket instruments to protect capital of the Policyholder with very lowlevel of risk

MMI100.00%

A+10.00%

Maturity Profile

100.00%

Less than 1 year

P1+/A1+90.00%

Apr-

08

Jun-0

8

Aug-0

8

Oct-

08

Dec-0

8

Feb-0

9

Apr-

09

Jun-0

9

Aug-0

9

Oct-

09

Dec-0

9

Feb-1

0

Apr-

10

Jun-1

0

Aug-1

0

Oct-

10

Dec-1

0

Feb-1

1

Apr-

11

Jun-1

1

Aug-1

1

Oct-

11

Dec-1

1

Feb-1

2

Apr-

12

MM BM

SECURITIES HOLDING

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 0.00%

CORPORATE DEBT 40.65%

9.65% NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRI. AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 20144.54%

8.5% INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CO. LTD. 20124.09%

8% MAHINDRA VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS LIMITED 2015 4.00%

10.6499% CHOLAMANDALAM INVESTMENT AND FINANCE CO. LTD. 20133.78%

9.72% INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CO. LTD. 20133.67%

9.63% POWER FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 2014 3.67%

7.35% HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPN. LTD. 2012 3.20%

9.85% HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 20152.96%

10.48% SUNDARAM FINANCE LTD. 2013 2.66%

7.75% RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORPN. LTD. 2012 2.62%

OTHER CORPORATE DEBT 5.47%

SECURITISED DEBT 0.00%

MMI 59.35%

Asset Allocation

Rating Profile

Short Term Debt Fund ULGF01322/09/08BSLGSHTDBT109

Portfolio as on 31st May 2012 About the FundObjective: To provide capital preservation at a high level of safety &

liquidity through judicious investments in high quality short‐term debtinstruments

Strategy: To actively manage the fund by building a portfolio of fixedincome instruments with short term duration. The fund will invest ingovernment securities, high rated corporate bonds, good quality moneymarket instruments and other fixed income securities. The quality &duration of the assets purchased would aim to minimize the credit risk andliquidity risk of the portfolio. The fund will maintain reasonable level ofliquidity.

AA+

MMI59.35%

NCD40.65%

Maturity Profile

82.70%

15.48%1.82%

Less than 2 years 2 to 7years 7years & above

AA+6.83% AA

9.21%

AAA32.07%

P1+/A1+51.90%

Jul-09

Oct-

09

Jan-1

0

Apr-

10

Jul-10

Oct-

10

Jan-1

1

Apr-

11

Jul-11

Oct-

11

Jan-1

2

Apr-

12

Short Term Debt BM

SECURITIES HOLDING

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 32.51%

8.2% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2022 15.36%

8.08% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2022 12.70%

8.79% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2021 4.45%

CORPORATE DEBT 43.00%

10.6% INDIAN RAILWAY FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 2018 9.25%

9.9% HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 2018 8.87%

10.48% ULTRATECH CEMENT LTD. 2013 8.76%

7.75% RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORPN. LTD. 2012 8.59%

2% TATA STEEL LTD. 2022 7.52%

SECURITISED DEBT 0.00%

MMI 24.49%

Income Advantage Fund ULGF01425/02/10BSLGINCADV109

Portfolio as on 31st May 2012

Asset Allocation

Rating Profile

About the FundObjective: To provide capital preservation and regular income, at a highlevel of safety over a medium term horizon by investing in high quality debtinstruments

Strategy: To actively manage the fund by building a portfolio of fixedincome instruments with medium term duration. The fund will invest ingovernment securities, high rated corporate bonds, high quality moneymarket instruments and other fixed income securities. The quality of theassets purchased would aim to minimize the credit risk and liquidity risk ofthe portfolio. The fund will maintain reasonable level of liquidity.

AA+

MMI24.49%

G-Secs32.51%

NCD43.00%

Maturity Profile

40.55%

18.52%

40.93%

Less than 2 years 2 to 7years 7years & above

AA+8.20%

P1+/A1+17.73%

Sovereign35.43%

AAA38.65%

Apr-

10

Jun-1

0

Aug-1

0

Oct-

10

Dec-1

0

Feb-1

1

Apr-

11

Jun-1

1

Aug-1

1

Oct-

11

Dec-1

1

Feb-1

2

Apr-

12

Gr. Inc Adv BM

SECURITIES HOLDING

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 75.32%

8.79% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2021 20.09%

5.64% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2019 13.47%

8.35% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2022 12.93%

7.46% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2017 12.60%

9.15% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2024 6.88%

8.28% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2027 6.36%

7.61% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2015 2.56%

7.59% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2016 0.24%

7.8% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2021 0.13%

8.2% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2022 0.06%

CORPORATE DEBT 0.00%

EQUITY 0.00%

MMI 24.68%

Gilt Fund ULGF00630/05/03BSLIGRGILT109Portfolio as on 31st May 2012

Asset Allocation

Rating Profile

About the FundObjective: To deliver safe and consistent returns over a long-term period byinvesting in Government Securities.

Strategy: Active fund management at very low level of risk by having entireexposure to government securities & money marketinstruments, maintaining medium term duration of the portfolio to achievecapital conservation.

MMI24.68%

G-Secs75.32%

Maturity Profile

23.92%

29.16%

46.92%

Less than 2 years 2 to 7years 7years & above

Sovereign100.00%

SECURITIES HOLDING

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 0.00%

CORPORATE DEBT 63.51%

9.8% NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRI. AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 20125.83%

2% TATA STEEL LTD. 2022 4.75%

9.8% L I C HOUSING FINANCE LTD. 2014 3.42%

9.57% INDIAN RAILWAY FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 2021 3.06%

8.73% POWER GRID CORPN. OF INDIA LTD. 2015 2.97%

7.7% N H P C LTD. 2014 2.95%

9.75% TATA MOTORS LTD. 2020 2.84%

9.45% L I C HOUSING FINANCE LTD. 2022 2.44%

12.65% CHOLAMANDALAM INVESTMENT AND FINANCE CO. LTD. 20142.43%

11.3% A C C LTD. 2013 2.36%

OTHER CORPORATE DEBT 30.46%

SECURITISED DEBT 0.00%

EQUITY 0.00% Rating Profile

Asset Allocation

Bond Fund ULGF00530/05/03BSLIGRBOND109

Portfolio as on 31st May 2012About the FundObjective: To achieve capital preservation along with stable returnsby investing in corporate bonds over medium-term period.

Strategy: To invest in high credit rated corporate bonds, maintaininga short-term duration of the portfolio at a medium level of risk toachieve capital conservation.

MMI36.49%

NCD63.51%

MMI 36.49%

Maturity Profile

51.82%

28.70%

19.48%

Less than 2 years 2 to 7years 7years & above

AA1.71%

AA-7.30%

P1+/A1+12.09%

AA+13.18%

AAA65.72%

SECURITIES HOLDING

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 29.95%

8.08% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2022 3.98%

7.8% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2021 3.52%

6.13% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2028 3.21%

7.8% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2020 3.16%

9.15% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2024 2.86%

7.99% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2017 2.42%

6.9% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2019 2.40%

8.13% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2022 2.09%

8.2% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2023 1.97%

6.05% GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2019 1.19%

OTHER GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 3.15%

CORPORATE DEBT 23.18%

2% TATA STEEL LTD. 2022 4.31%

9.61% POWER FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 2021 3.39%

8.84% POWER GRID CORPN. OF INDIA LTD. 2016 2.43%

9.9% HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPN. LTD. 2014 2.27%

8% MAHINDRA VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS LIMITED 2017 1.83%

NATIONAL HOUSING BANK 2018 1.76%

9.7% NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRI. AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 20161.63%

11.45% RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD. 2013 1.39%

9.45% STATE BANK OF INDIA 2026 1.24%

9.85% TATA SONS LTD. 2017 0.92%

Rating Profile

Asset Allocation

Fixed Interest Fund ULGF00416/07/02BSLGFIXINT109

Portfolio as on 31st May 2012 About the FundObjective: To achieve value creation at low risk over a long-term horizonby investing into high quality fixed interest securities.

Strategy: To actively manage the fund at a medium level of risk by havingentire exposure to government securities, corporate bonds maintainingmedium to long-term duration of the portfolio to achieve capitalconservation.

G-Secs29.95%

MMI46.87%

NCD23.18%

0.92%

OTHER CORPORATE DEBT 2.01%

EQUITY 0.00%

MMI 46.87%

Maturity Profile

49.50%

14.08%

36.42%

Less than 2 years 2 to 7years 7years & above

AA2.65%

AA+6.22%

P1+/A1+23.27%

AAA24.60%

Sovereign43.26%

Apr-04

Aug-0

4

Dec-0

4

Apr-05

Aug-0

5

Dec-0

5

Apr-06

Aug-0

6

Dec-0

6

Apr-07

Aug-0

7

Dec-0

7

Apr-08

Aug-0

8

Dec-0

8

Apr-09

Aug-0

9

Dec-0

9

Apr-10

Aug-1

0

Dec-1

0

Apr-11

Aug-1

1

Dec-1

1

Apr-12

FIF BM