Pioneer
India
Fund
Annual Report
October 31, 1995
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Pioneer India Fund
Dear Shareowners,
Pioneer India Fund completed its first full fiscal year on October 31, 1995. The
past 12 months were rather tumultuous for emerging markets as a group, including
India. On the back of 1994's rising U.S. interest rates came the devaluation of
the Mexican peso in December and the subsequent lack of confidence in Latin
American economies and markets. January's earthquake in Kobe, Japan further
destabilized emerging markets in Asia and other corners of the world. In other
words, it was a troubled period for young stock markets and developing economies
as these events, and others, turned global investors toward more stable and
developed areas, particularly the United States.
HOW YOUR FUND PERFORMED
The stock markets in India were swept along with the tide of emerging markets.
Pioneer India Fund's performance was also affected, although the Fund's 12-month
total return was higher than all but one of the 14 other open-end India Equity
funds tracked for the year by Micropal, an independent fund reporting service.
We would like to take this opportunity, however, to remind you that successful
investors in emerging stock markets hold to their long-term goals, rather than
allow themselves to be swayed by short-term results.
We report the following performance for Pioneer India Fund:
CLASS A SHARES
o The Fund's net asset value was $8.47 on October 31, 1995, versus $9.18 at
the midpoint of its fiscal year on April 30 and $11.28 on October 31, 1994.
o Shareowners received an income dividend of $0.018 in December 1994.
o The Fund posted a total return of (24.78%) for the fiscal year, based on net
asset value and assuming reinvestment of the distribution at net asset
value. Based on the maximum public offering price, total return for the year
was -29.12%.
CLASS B SHARES
o The Fund's net asset value was $8.39 on October 31, 1995, versus $9.13 at
the midpoint of its fiscal year on April 30 and $11.24 on October 31, 1994.
o Shareowners received an income dividend of $0.006 in December 1994.
o The Fund posted a total return of (25.31%) for the fiscal year, assuming
reinvestment of the distribution and that shares were held throughout the
year. If shares were sold, and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge
paid, total return for the year was (28.30%).
For additional performance information, please turn to pages 4 and 5.
A YEAR OF GROWING PAINS AND SIGNS OF PROGRESS
As with many developing markets, India's economy is evolving in a number of
important political and economic ways. During the course of the past year, there
were a number of disruptions on the political front, always a possibility in a
developing market. The ruling Congress Party experienced setbacks, beginning
with state elections in November 1994, which unnerved many investors. We expect
the uncertainty will diminish when national elections are held in May or June of
1996. Investors were also disheartened by another politically related event, the
state of Maharashtra's cancellation of the Enron Power Project, a large,
high-profile foreign direct investment project undertaken by Enron Corporation
of the United States. All of this discouraged foreign investors interested in
India, directly and indirectly undermining the enthusiasm of local investors.
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Monetary policies and conditions also temporarily hurt stock prices. We
witnessed higher interest rates due to higher inflation, and increased
government borrowing, which crowded-out private-sector borrowers. In addition,
the rupee depreciated some 10% against the U.S. dollar since August. In the
short run this has eroded the value of the Fund's investments; in the longer
term it should help Indian corporations maintain their cost-competitiveness
versus foreign companies, which should ultimately translate into higher earnings
and stock prices. The rupee, like currencies of many emerging markets, had been
very stable since 1992, due in part to the extraordinary capital flows into
emerging markets, including India. It was to be expected that a creeping
devaluation would resume once those flows slowed. We were a bit surprised at how
quickly the adjustment occurred in India, but we expect that with the Reserve
Bank of India now intervening to stabilize the rupee, it will exhibit a gradual
decline of 3% to 4% annually.
Other developments further support our continued enthusiasm for India. We
believe that the reintroduction of the Badla system (i.e., forward trading on
credit), and the prospect of a new central depository to enable scripless
trading in securities are both signs of careful progress toward improved market
conditions. The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken a number of
other measures to ensure that Indian stock markets are fair and equitable places
to invest. The creation of a central depository will enable scripless trading,
which will enhance liquidity and ultimately attract more global institutional
investors to the Indian markets. We applaud SEBI's efforts and encourage them to
carry on with capital market reforms.
HOW WE MANAGED YOUR INVESTMENT
The Fund's objective is to provide shareowners with capital growth by investing
in stocks of companies located or doing business in India. Over the past year,
investments have taken several forms: global depositary receipts (GDRs), which
trade in Luxembourg and London in lieu of actual stock certificates; direct
investments in Indian companies via Indian stock markets; and direct investments
in companies doing business in India. Our strategy in 1995 was to take advantage
of the Fund's investment flexibility as much as possible so we could capture
attractive buying opportunities without sacrificing the liquidity that is so
important when managing a portfolio invested in emerging markets.
When GDRs were trading at substantial discounts to the local underlying Indian
stocks at the beginning of the year, we heavily weighted the portfolio in GDRs.
When some of the GDRs began trading at a premium in July and August, we sold
them and instead bought the local stocks, increasing the Fund's direct exposure
to the Indian market. This ability to move between the GDR and stock markets
helps us maintain the Fund's exposure to a company, while at the same time
giving us an opportunity to invest in that company at the best price we can. We
carefully evaluate these portfolio shifts, however, since there are transaction
costs associated with moving from one form to the other, as well as tax
implications to which we are very sensitive. On October 31, 34% of the Fund's
portfolio was invested in GDRs and 48% was invested in local markets, compared
to 45% and 34% one year ago, respectively. In keeping with our move to increase
direct exposure to local markets, we reduced the Fund's investments in
convertible corporate bonds from 18% at the beginning of the fiscal year to 7%
at its close.
We also added investments in a number of companies that are based outside of
India, but that are involved in direct Indian investments. These firms include
Korea Mobile Telecom, Champion Technology and Peregrine Investments. This
diversification has paid off quite well so far. However, with the Indian market
having fallen off substantially, we plan to reduce foreign holdings and continue
increasing direct exposure to India. The other major portfolio shift occurred in
the Fund's cash position, which was as high as 25% of assets early in the fiscal
year. Although it provided something of a cushion for the Fund as Indian stock
markets declined, when we felt the overall fundamentals for India improved, we
started increasing the Fund's exposure to local stocks and decreasing the cash
position, which stood near 10% by the end of October.
EMPHASIS ON VALUE
No matter the form -- GDR, local stock or foreign stock -- our investment
approach is focused on discovering value. We look for companies with strong
balance sheets, good cash flows, strong product and market positions, and
experienced management. We particularly like companies whose stock price is
lower than what we believe the company is worth, today and in the future,
considering our evaluation of its growth potential.
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There are quite a few stocks that we think are attractively valued today. Some
of our favorites for your Fund include Raymond, one of your Fund's largest
positions, a blue-chip company and manufacturer of premium woolen textiles and
cement. We expect it to further strengthen its share of both markets through
expansion and development of relationships with major international companies.
Currently, Raymond trades at a price/earnings ratio of 13 times estimated 1996
earnings, with estimated earnings growth of 25%, making it a bargain in our
view. We also like the petroleum refining sector which, when deregulated, could
see a near doubling of profits for existing players. Fund holdings in this group
include Hindustan Petroleum and Bharat Petroleum. Both have an extensive
marketing network throughout India which should help shield them from
international competition. We also like the power sector, and the Fund holds
Calcutta Electric and Supply Co., and Tata Electric Cos.
LOOKING AHEAD
Going forward, we believe that most of the past year's setbacks have already
been figured into Indian stock prices. As a result, we are seeing a number of
attractively valued stocks. As the 1996 election approaches, most observers
expect some level of populist measures (i.e., government spending) to stimulate
the economy, which could spark a stock market rally. India's economic
fundamentals are still very strong, and the long-term reform program remains
intact. Accordingly, we continue to be bullish on India as a compelling
investment opportunity. We expect that with elections out of the way by
mid-1996, the government machinery will continue its program of liberalization,
regardless of the political party that comes to power.
We continue to believe that long-term investors in India will be rewarded, and
hope that you will persevere through the short-term market disappointments we
have seen so that you will have an opportunity to benefit from the ultimate
growth we expect for India.
The following pages include the Fund's audited portfolio and financial
statements as of October 31, 1995. If you have any questions about your
investment in Pioneer India Fund, please contact your investment representative,
or call Pioneer at 1-800-225-6292. Thank you for your support.
Respectfully,
/s/ John F. Cogan, Jr.
John F. Cogan, Jr.
Chairman and President,
Pioneer India Fund
December 8, 1995
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GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT*
This chart shows the growth of a $10,000 investment made in Pioneer India Fund
Class A shares at public offering price, compared to the growth of the MSCI
Emerging Markets -- Asia Free Index+.
[Chart of Class A Shares]
The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets -- Asia Free
Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted measure of 468 securities
trading in eight Asian emerging markets; it reflects only those securities
available to foreign investors. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any sales charges, fees or expenses.
*Reflects deduction of the maximum 5.75% sales charge at the beginning of the
period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.
+Index comparisons begin June 30, 1994.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return and principal
fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or
less than their original cost.
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GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT*
This chart shows the growth of a $10,000 investment made in Pioneer India Fund
Class B shares, compared to the growth of the MSCI Emerging Markets -- Asia Free
Index+.
[CHART OF CLASS B SHARES]
The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets -- Asia Free
Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted measure of 468 securities
trading in eight Asian emerging markets; it reflects only those securities
available to foreign investors. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any sales charges, fees or expenses.
*Reflects deduction of the maximum 4.0% contingent deferred sales charge at the
end of the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions.
+Index comparisons begin June 30, 1994.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return and principal
fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or
less than their original cost.
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PIONEER INDIA FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
October 31, 1995
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PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
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INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES -- 91.9%
DEBENTURES -- 7.2%
$ 400,000 Ballarpur Industries, Conv., 4.00%, 4/1/99 ........ $ 377,500
230,000 Essar Gujurat, Conv., 5.50%, 8/5/98 ............... 228,275
400,000 Tata Iron & Steel Co., Conv., 2.25%, 4/1/99 ....... 370,000
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TOTAL DEBENTURES (Cost $1,19,163) $ 975,775
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COMMON STOCKS--84.2%
SHARES BASIC INDUSTRIES--13.5%
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CHEMICALS--6 8%
50,000 EID Parry, Ltd.(G.D.R.) ........................... $ 181,250
42,100 IG Petrochemicals, Ltd. ........................... 68,320
168,400 Indo Gulf Fertilizers, Ltd. (G.D.R.) .............. 246,285
50,000 Southern Petrochemical Industries Corp., Ltd. (G.D 340,000
22,700 Thirumalai Chemicals, Ltd. ........................ 91,596
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$ 927,451
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IRON & STEEL -- 0.6%
250,000 Jindal Vijayanagar Steel, Ltd.* ................... $ 78,582
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METALS & MINING -- 5.3%
5,900 Hindalco Industries, Ltd. ......................... $ 168,719
50,400 Indian Aluminum Co., Ltd. ......................... 287,368
400,000 National Aluminum Co., Ltd. ....................... 260,234
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$ 716,321
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PAPER PRODUCTS -- 0.8%
35,500 Seshasayee Paper & Boards, Ltd. ................... $ 108,472
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TOTAL BASIC INDUSTRIES $ 1,830,826
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CAPITAL GOODS -- 8.0%
CONSTRUCTION, BUILDING MATERIALS & ENGINEERING -- 2.3%
101,000 Alsa Construction & Housing, Ltd. ................. $ 95,980
9,000 Larsen & Toubro, Ltd. ............................. 71,316
250,000 Prism Cement, Ltd.* ............................... 67,617
19,590 Unitech, Ltd. ..................................... 73,892
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$ 308,805
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MACHINERY -- 0.1%
3,500 Veejay Lakshmi Engineering, Ltd. .................. $ 13,202
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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PIONEER INDIA FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
October 31, 1995 (continued)
SHARES VALUE
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PRODUCER GOODS -- 5.6%
75,000 Cosmo Films, Ltd. ................................. $ 309,211
45,000 Jain Irrigation Systems, Ltd. (G.D.R.) ............ 146,250
58,050 Premier Instruments and Controls, Ltd. ............ 305,526
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$ 760,987
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TOTAL CAPITAL GOODS $ 1,082,994
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CONSUMER DURABLES -- 4.6%
CONSUMER DURABLES -- 1.7%
2,600 BPL, Ltd. ......................................... $ 6,652
45,000 Videocon International, Ltd. (G.D.R.) ............. 111,938
50,000 TTK Prestige, Ltd. ................................ 108,187
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$ 226,777
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MOTOR VEHICLES -- 2.9%
18,000 Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd. ............................ $ 181,329
72,400 LML, Ltd.* ........................................ 220,164
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$ 401,493
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TOTAL CONSUMER DURABLES $ 628,270
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CONSUMER NON-DURABLES -- 13.5%
AGRICULTURE & FOOD -- 0.8%
4,400 Balarampur Chini Mills, Ltd. ...................... 21,871
41,000 KCP, Ltd. ......................................... 85,117
225 Tata Tea, Ltd. .................................... 2,322
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$ 109,310
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TEXTILES/CLOTHES -- 12.7%
93,100 Arvind Mills, Ltd. (G.D.R.) ....................... $ 366,814
3,800 Garden Silk Mills, Ltd.* .......................... 4,111
28,300 Garden Silk Mills, Ltd. (G.D.R.)* ................. 139,731
5,000 Raymond, Ltd. ..................................... 40,789
40,000 Raymond, Ltd. (G.D.S.) 144A ....................... 647,500
79,700 Sanghi Polyesters, Ltd. 144A ...................... 239,299
88,500 SIV Industries, Ltd.(G.D.R.) ...................... 287,625
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$ 1,725,869
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TOTAL CONSUMER NON-DURABLES ....................... $ 1,835,179
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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PIONEER INDIA FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
October 31, 1995 (continued)
SHARES VALUE
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ENERGY -- 7.4%
OIL REFINING & DRILLING -- 4.6%
10,500 Bharat Petroleum Corp., Ltd. ...................... $ 74,298
16,000 Hindustan Petroleum Corp., Ltd. ................... 143,626
30,000 Hindustan Petroleum Corp., Ltd.+ .................. 131,579
14,000 Indian Petrochemical Corp., Ltd. (G.D.S.) ......... 162,750
28,200 Indian Petrochemical Corp., Ltd. .................. 104,719
100 Oil & Natural Gas Commission, Ltd. ................ 623
308 Oil & Natural Gas Commission, Ltd. (New) .......... 1,918
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$ 619,513
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OIL SERVICES -- 2.8%
16,000 Enron Global Power & Pipelines .................... $ 386,000
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TOTAL ENERGY $ 1,005,513
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FINANCIAL -- 5.8%
COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 1.6%
34,500 State Bank of India, Ltd. ......................... $ 215,373
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FINANCE / MISCELLANEOUS -- 4.2%
31,300 20th Century Finance Corp., Ltd.* ................. $ 47,591
73,300 Industrial Credit & Investment Corp. of India, Ltd. 206,826
249,000 Peregrine Investments Holdings, Ltd. .............. 317,220
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$ 571,637
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TOTAL FINANCIAL $ 787,010
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SERVICES -- 7.3%
HOTEL/RESTAURANT -- 2.2%
2,000 East India Hotels, Ltd. ........................... $ 30,292
14,500 Indian Hotels Ltd. (G.D.R.) ....................... 268,250
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$ 298,542
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PHARMACEUTICALS -- 3.2%
54,000 Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Ltd. (G.D.R.) ........... $ 436,725
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TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS -- 1.9%
2,001,000 Champion Technology Holdings ...................... $ 258,805
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TOTAL SERVICES $ 994,072
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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PIONEER INDIA FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
October 31, 1995 (continued)
SHARES VALUE
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TECHNOLOGY -- 0.6%
SOFTWARE -- 0.6%
50,000 Nucleus Software Exports, Ltd.* ................... $ 87,719
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TOTAL TECHNOLOGY $ 87,719
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TRANSPORTATION -- 2.7%
SHIPS & SHIPPING -- 2.7%
41,200 Great Eastern Shipping Co., Ltd. (G.D.R.) ......... $ 363,178
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TOTAL TRANSPORT $ 363,178
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UTILITIES -- 10.9%
ELECTRIC UTILITY -- 5.5%
137,400 Calcutta Electric and Supply Co., Ltd. (G.D.R.) ... $ 419,070
1,000 Tata Electric Companies, Ltd. (G.D.R.) ............ 327,500
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$ 746,570
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- 5.4%
56,000 Gujurat Optical Communications* ................... $ 22,924
10,000 Korea Mobile Telecommunications Corp. (G.D.S.) .... 367,500
30,000 Mahanagar Telephone Nigam, Ltd.* .................. 138,596
15,000 Telephone Cables, Ltd. ............................ 16,228
32,500 Usha Beltron, Ltd. (G.D.R.) 144A .................. 114,156
15,000 Usha Beltron, Ltd. (G.D.R.) ....................... 52,688
5,000 Vindhya Telelink, Ltd. ............................ 20,760
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$ 732,852
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TOTAL UTILITIES $ 1,479,422
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MISCELLANEOUS -- 9.9%
CONGLOMERATES & HOLDINGS -- 9.9%
24,000 Grasim Industries, Ltd. ........................... $ 423,860
13,000 Indian Rayon & Industries, Ltd. (G.D.S.) .......... 153,562
12,000 Indian Rayon & Industries, Ltd. (G.D.R.) .......... 141,750
75,000 JK Corp., Ltd. (G.D.R.) 144A ...................... 239,250
25,000 Reliance Industries, Ltd. (G.D.R.) ................ 390,500
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TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS ............................... $ 1,348,922
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $15,989,517) $ 11,443,105
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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PIONEER INDIA FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
October 31, 1995 (continued)
SHARES VALUE
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WARRANTS -- 0.5%
10,000 Tata Engineering and Locomotive Co.,
Ltd. (G.D.R.) .................................. $ 60,250
14,500 SIV Industries, Ltd. (G.D.R.) ..................... 2,175
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TOTAL WARRANTS (Cost $70,950) $ 62,425
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TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES
(Cost $17,379,630) (a) (b)...................... $ 12,481,305
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PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENT -- 8.1%
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$1,100,000 Repurchase agreement with Chase Manhattan Bank,
dated 10/31/95, bearing 5.83%, to be repurchased
at $1,100,000 plus accrued interest on 11/1/95,
collateralized by $1,071,000 U.S. Treasury Note,
bearing 7.25%, due 2/15/98...................... $ 1,100,178
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TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENT
(Cost $1,100,000)............................... $ 1,100,178
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TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES AND TEMPORARY
CASH INVESTMENT -- 100.0% (Cost $18,479,630) $ 13,581,483
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+ Partly-paid security--additional subscription payments of INR 85.00/share
will be required on December 15, 1995. Future subscription payments
thereafter may be required upon company's discretion.
* Non-income producing security.
144A Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act
of 1933. Such securities may be resold normally to qualified institutional
buyers in a transaction exempt from registration. At October 31, 1995, the
value of these securities amounted to $1,240,205 or 8.6% of total net
assets.
(a) At October 31, 1995, the net unrealized loss on investments based on cost
for federal income tax purposes of $17,379,630 was as follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized gain for all investments in which
there is an excess of value over tax cost ................ $ 364,221
Aggregrate gross unrealized loss for all investments in which
there is an excess of tax cost over value ................ (5,262,546)
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Net unrealized loss $ (4,898,325)
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(b) At October 31, 1995, the Fund had a capital loss carry
forward of $737,343 which will expire between 2002
and 2003 if not utilized.
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Purchases and sales of securities (excluding temporary cash investments) for the
year ended October 31, 1995 aggregated $9,567,962 and $6,570,335, respectively.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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PIONEER INDIA FUND
BALANCE SHEET
October 31, 1995
<S> <C>
ASSETS:
Investment in securities, at value (including temporary cash
investments of $1,100,178) (cost $18,479,630;
see Schedule of Investments and Note 1) ..................... $ 13,581,483
Foreign currencies, at value (Note 1) ............................ 676,441
Cash ............................................................. 99,822
Receivables --
Investment securities sold .................................. 228,065
Trust shares sold ........................................... 38,389
Dividends, interest and foreign taxes withheld (Note 1) ..... 28,168
Other ............................................................ 3,521
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Total assets ..................................................... $ 14,655,889
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LIABILITIES:
Payables --
Investment securities purchased ............................. $ 187,772
Trust shares repurchased .................................... 64,320
Accrued expenses (Notes 2, 3 and 4) .............................. 15,501
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Total liabilities ................................................ $ 267,593
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NET ASSETS:
Paid-in capital (Note 1) ......................................... $ 20,018,796
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign
currency transactions ....................................... (737,343)
Net unrealized loss on investments (Note 1) ...................... (4,898,325)
Net unrealized gain on forward foreign currency contracts
and other assets and liabilities denominated in
foreign currencies (Note 1) ................................. 5,168
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Total net assets ................................................. $ 14,388,296
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NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE:
Class A -- (based on $8,397,561 / 991,672 shares of beneficial
interest outstanding -- unlimited number of
shares authorized) .......................................... $8.47
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Class B -- (based on $5,990,735 / 713,880 shares of beneficial
interest outstanding -- unlimited number of
shares authorized) .......................................... $8.39
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MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE:
Class A .......................................................... $8.99
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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<CAPTION>
PIONEER INDIA FUND
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended October 31, 1995
<S> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME (NOTE 1):
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $16,424) ........... $ 100,803
Interest ....................................................... 244,236
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Total investment income ...................................... $ 345,039
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EXPENSES:
Management fees (Note 2) ....................................... $ 201,379
Distribution fees (Note 4)
Class A ...................................................... 21,507
Class B ...................................................... 65,619
Transfer fees (Note 3)
Class A ...................................................... 56,726
Class B ...................................................... 38,037
Registration fees .............................................. 25,100
Professional fees .............................................. 61,982
Accounting (Note 2) ............................................ 149,407
Custodian fees ................................................. 64,592
Printing ....................................................... 10,220
Fees and expenses of nonaffiliated trustees .................... 6,719
Miscellaneous .................................................. 21,318
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Total expenses ............................................... $ 722,606
Less fees paid indirectly (Note 5) ........................... (5,484)
Less management fees waived and expenses assumed by
Pioneering Management Corporation (Note 2) ................. (308,065)
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Net expenses ................................................. $ 409,057
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Net investment loss ........................................ $ (64,018)
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS:
Net realized loss from:
Investments (Note 1) ...........................$ (621,257)
Forward foreign currency contracts and other
assets and liabilities denominated in
foreign currencies (Note 1) .................. (64,915) $ (686,172)
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Net unrealized gain (loss) from:
Change in net unrealized loss on investments
(Note 1)......................................$ (3,946,186)
Change in net unrealized gain on forward
foreign currency contracts and other
assets and liabilities denominated in
foreign currencies (Note 1) .................. 5,168 (3,941,018)
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Net loss on investments and foreign
currency transactions......................... $ (4,627,190)
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Net decrease in net assets resulting
from operations .............................. $ (4,691,208)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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PIONEER INDIA FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the Year Ended October 31, 1995 and for the Period Ended October 31, 1994*
YEAR ENDED PERIOD ENDED
OCTOBER 31,1995 OCTOBER 31,1994*
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FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss) ................................................................ $ (64,018) $ 21,258
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions ........................... (686,172) (116,086)
Change in net unrealized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions ............... (3,941,018) (952,139)
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations ....................................... $ (4,691,208) $ (1,046,967)
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
Net investment income:
Class A ($0.02 and $0.00 per share, respectively) .......................................... $ (18,504) $ --
Class B ($0.01 and $0.00 per share, respectively) .......................................... (3,795) --
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Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders ...................... $ (22,299) $ --
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FROM TRUST SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Net proceeds from sale of shares ............................................................. $ 10,164,408 $ 18,773,141
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in reivestment of dividends ................. 17,182 --
Cost of shares repurchased ................................................................... (8,608,922) (1,197,039)
------------ ------------
Increase in net assets resulting from trust share transactions ............................. $ 1,572,668 $ 17,576,102
------------ ------------
Net (decrease) increase in net assets ...................................................... $ (3,140,839) $ 16,529,135
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period .......................................................................... 17,529,135 1,000,000
------------ ------------
End of period (including accumulated undistributed net investment income of
$0 and $21,258, respectively) .............................................................. $ 14,388,296 $ 17,529,135
============ ============
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
OCTOBER 31, 1995 OCTOBER 31, 1994*
---------------------------- ----------------------
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
------ ------ ------ ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CLASS A
Shares sold ............................................ 616,544 $ 5,912,785 1,026,726 $ 12,289,665
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment
of distributions ........................................ 1,439 14,695 -- --
Less shares repurchased ................................ (641,099) (6,139,994) (77,155) (913,861)
-------- ---------- ------- --------
Net increase (decrease) ................................ (23,116) $ (212,514) 949,571 $ 11,375,804
======= =========== ======= ============
____________
CLASS B
Shares sold ............................................ 435,995 $ 4,251,623 543,869 $ 6,483,476
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment
of distributions ........................................ 244 2,487 -- --
Less shares repurchased ................................ (263,505) (2,468,928) (24,462) (283,178)
-------- ---------- ------- --------
Net increase ........................................... 172,734 $ 1,785,182 519,407 $ 6,200,298
======== =========== ======= ============
<FN>
*The Fund commenced operations on June 23, 1994.
</FN>
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PIONEER INDIA FUND
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS -- SELECTED DATA FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING
For the Year ended October 31, 1995
and the Period From June 23, 1994 (Commencement of Operations) to October 31, 1994
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31,
1995 1994+
------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C>
CLASS A
Net asset value, beginning of period ............................................. $ 11.28 $ 11.50
-------- --------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss) .................................................. $ (0.01) $ 0.04
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments and
foreign currency related transactions ....................................... (2.78) (0.26)
-------- --------
Total decrease from investment operations ................................... $ (2.79) $ (0.22)
Distribution to shareholders from net investment income .......................... (0.02) ---
-------- --------
Net decrease in net asset value .................................................. $ (2.81) $ (0.22)
-------- --------
Net asset value, end of period ................................................... $ 8.47 $ 11.28
======== ========
Total return * ................................................................... (24.78%) (1.91%)
Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets ............................ 2.28% *** 2.25%**
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets ...................... (0.14%)*** 0.92%**
Portfolio turnover rate .......................................................... 53.11% 108.73%**
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) ......................................... $ 8,397 $ 11,445
Ratios assuming no waiver of management fees and assumption of
expenses by PMC and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net operating expenses ...................................................... 4.21% 6.57%**
Net investment loss ......................................................... (2.07%) (3.40%)**
Ratios assuming waiver of management fees and assumption of
expenses by PMC and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net operating expenses ...................................................... 2.25%
Net investment loss ......................................................... (0.11%)
</TABLE>
+ The per share data presented above is based upon average shares and
average net assets outstanding for the period presented.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each
period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the
investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charges.
Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account.
** Annualized.
*** Ratios include fees paid indirectly.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PIONEER INDIA FUND
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS -- SELECTED DATA FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING (continued)
For the Year Ended October 31, 1995
and the Period From June 23, 1994 (Commencement Of Operations)
to October 31, 1994
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31,
1995 1994+
------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C>
CLASS B
Net asset value, beginning of period ............................................. $ 11.24 $ 11.50
--------- ----------
Increase (decrease) from investment operations:
Net investment loss............................................................ $ (0.07) $ --
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments and
foreign currency related transactions........................................ (2.77) (0.26)
--------- ----------
Total decrease from investment operations $ (2.84) $ (0.26)
Distribution to shareholders from net investment income .......................... (0.01) --
--------- ----------
Net decrease in net asset value .................................................. $ (2.85) $ (0.26)
--------- ----------
Net asset value, end of period ................................................... $ 8.39 $ 11.24
========= ==========
Total return * ................................................................... (25.31%) (2.26%)
Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets ............................ 3.01% *** 3.21% **
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets ............................... (0.86%)*** (0.01%)**
Porfolio turnover rate 53.11% 108.73% **
Net assets, end of period (in thousands).......................................... $ 5,991 $ 6,084
Ratios assuming no waiver of management fees and assumption of
expenses by PMC and no reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net operating expenses....................................................... 4.91% 7.50% **
Net investment loss ......................................................... (2.76%) (4.28%)**
Ratios assuming waiver of management fees and assumption of
expenses by PMC and reduction for fees paid indirectly:
Net operating expenses....................................................... 2.97%
Net investment loss.......................................................... (0.82%)
<FN>
+ The per share data presented above is based upon average shares and average net assets outstanding for the period presented.
* Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete
redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charges. Total return would be reduced
if sales charges were taken into account.
** Annualized.
*** Ratios include fees paid indirectly.
</FN>
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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PIONEER INDIA FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
October 31, 1995
1. Pioneer India Fund (the Fund) is a Delaware business trust, registered
under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a diversified, open-end management
investment company. The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term
growth of capital by investing in a portfolio consisting primarily of equity
securities of companies in India.
The Board of Trustees (the Trustees) has authorized the issuance of two
share classes of the Fund, designated as Class A and Class B shares. The shares
of each class represent an interest in the same portfolio of investments of the
Fund and have equal rights to voting, redemptions, dividends and liquidation,
except that each class of shares can bear different transfer agent and
distribution fees, and have exclusive voting rights with respect to the
distribution plans that have been adopted by holders of Class A and Class B
shares, respectively.
The Fund's financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles that require the management of the
Fund, among other things, to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets
and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund, which are in conformity with those generally accepted in
the investment company industry:
A. Security Valuation --- Security transactions are recorded on trade date.
Each day, securities are valued at the last sale price on the principal
exchange where they are traded. Securities that have not traded on the date of
valuation, or securities for which sales prices are not generally reported, are
valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. Securities for which
market quotations are not readily available are valued at their fair value as
determined by, or under the direction of the Trustees. Trading in foreign
securities is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the
close of the New York Stock Exchange. The values of such securities used in
computing the net asset value of the Fund's shares are determined as of such
times. Temporary cash investments are valued at amortized cost plus accrued
interest, which approximates value. Dividend income is recorded on the
ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends from foreign securities where
the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is
informed of the dividends. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis,
net of unrecoverable foreign taxes withheld at the applicable country rates.
In addition, net realized gains on securities in certain countries give
rise to capital gains taxes. It is the Fund's policy to provide a reserve
against net unrealized gains for anticipated capital gains taxes on such
securities held by the Fund. During the year ended October 31, 1995, the Fund
paid no capital gains taxes on gains realized on the sale of certain foreign
securities.
Gains and losses on sales of investments are calculated on the "identified
cost" method for both financial reporting and federal income tax purposes. It
is the Fund's practice to first select for sale those securities that have the
highest cost and also qualify for long-term capital gain or loss treatment for
tax purposes.
The Fund's investments in countries with limited or developing markets,
such as India, may subject the Fund to greater degree of risk than in a
developed market. Risks associated with these developing markets, attributable
to political, social or economic factors, may affect the price of the Fund's
investments and income generated by these investments, as well as the Fund's
ability to repatriate such amounts.
B. Foreign Currency Translation -- The books and records of the Fund are
maintained in U.S. dollars. Amounts denominated in foreign currencies are
translated into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent,
among other things, the net realized gains and losses on foreign currency
contracts, disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the
amount of income accrued and the U.S. dollar actually received. Further, the
effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments are not
segregated in the statement of operations from the effects of changes in market
price of those securities but are included with the net realized and unrealized
gain or loss on investments.
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PIONEER INDIA FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 1995 (CONTINUED)
C. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts -- The Fund enters into forward
foreign currency contracts (contracts) for the purchase or sale of a specific
foreign currency at a fixed price on a future date as a hedge or cross-hedge
against either specific investment transactions (settlement hedges) or
portfolio positions (portfolio hedges). All contracts are marked to market
daily at the applicable exchange rates, and any resulting unrealized gains or
losses are recorded in the Fund's financial statements. The Fund records
realized gains or losses at the time a portfolio hedge is offset by entry into
a closing transaction or extinguished by delivery of the currency. Risks may
arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of
counterparties to meet the terms of the contract and from unanticipated
movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. As of
October 31, 1995, the Fund had no outstanding portfolio hedges.
D. Federal Taxes -- It is the Fund's policy to comply with the requirements
of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and
to distribute all of its taxable income and net realized capital gains, if any,
to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
The characterization of distributions to shareholders for financial
reporting purposes is determined in accordance with federal income tax rules.
Therefore, the source of the Fund's distributions may be shown in the
accompanying financial statements as either from or in excess of net investment
income or net realized gain on investment transactions, or from paid-in
capital, depending on the type of book/tax differences that may exist.
The Fund has reclassified to paid-in capital $65,059 and $64,915 from net
investment loss and accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign
currency transactions, respectively. This reclassification has no impact on the
net asset value of the Fund and is designed to present the Fund's capital
accounts on a tax basis.
E. Trust Shares -- The Fund records sales and repurchases of its shares on
the trade date. Net losses, if any, as a result of cancellations are absorbed
by Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc. (PFD), the principal underwriter for the
Fund and an indirect subsidiary of The Pioneer Group, Inc. (PGI). PFD earned
$21,354 in underwriting commissions on the sale of the Fund's trust shares
during the year ended October 31, 1995. Distributions to shareholders are
recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions paid by the Fund, if any,
with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner, at the
same time, on the same day and are in the same amount, except that Class A and
Class B shares can bear different transfer agent fee and distribution fees.
F. Class Allocations -- Distribution expenses are calculated based on the
average daily net asset value attributable to Class A and Class B shares of the
Fund, respectively. Shareholders of Class A and Class B share all expenses and
fees paid to the transfer agent, Pioneering Services Corporation (PSC), for
their services, which are allocated based on the number of accounts in each
class and the ratable allocation of related out-of-pocket expenses (See Note
3). Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are
calculated at the Fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based
on the respective percentage of adjusted net assets at the beginning of the
day.
G. Repurchase Agreements -- The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements.
At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the
underlying security (collateral), including accrued interest, will be equal to
or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement, and in the case of repurchase
agreements exceeding one day, the value of the underlying security, including
accrued interest, is required during the term of the agreement to be equal to
or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. The underlying securities for
all repurchase agreements are held in safekeeping in the customer-only account
of the Fund's custodian, or at the Federal Reserve Bank. If the seller defaults
and the value of the collateral declines, or if bankruptcy proceedings commence
with respect to the seller of the security, realization of the collateral by
the Fund may be delayed or limited.
2. Pioneering Management Corporation (PMC), the Fund's investment adviser,
manages the Fund's portfolio and is a wholly owned subsidiary of PGI.
Management fees are calculated daily at the annual rate of 1.25% of the Fund's
average daily net assets.
PMC has agreed not to impose a portion of its management fee and to assume
other operating expenses of the Fund to the
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PIONEER INDIA FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 1995 (CONTINUED)
extent necessary to limit Class A expenses to 2.25% of the average daily net
assets attributable to Class A shares; the portion of the Fund-wide expenses
attributable to Class B shares will be reduced only to the extent such expenses
are reduced for Class A shares. PMC's agreement is voluntary and temporary and
may be revised or terminated at any time.
In addition, under the management agreement, certain other services and
costs, including accounting, regulatory reporting and insurance premiums, are
paid by the Fund. Included in accrued expenses is $6,837 in accounting fees
payable to PMC at October 31, 1995.
PMC has appointed ITI Pioneer AMC Ltd. (the Indian Adviser) as the Fund's
adviser in India. In managing the Funds' Indian investments, PMC relies on the
advice and local expertise of the Indian Adviser. The Indian Adviser is a joint
venture between PMC and Investment Trust of India Limited (ITI), a corporation
organized under the laws of India. As compensation for its services under its
subadvisory agreement with PMC and the Fund, PMC pays the Indian Adviser a
management fee at the annual rate from 0.10% to 0.60% of the Fund's average
gross assets invested in India's securities markets, including assets invested
in American, global or other types of depository receipts for securities traded
in India's securities markets. The annual rate is 0.10% up to $15,000,000;
0.20% of the next $30,000,000; 0.40% of the next $15,000,000; 0.60% of the
excess over $60,000,000.
3. PSC, a wholly owned subsidiary of PGI, provides substantially all
transfer agent and shareholder services to the Fund at negotiated rates.
Included in accrued expenses is $22,390 in transfer agent fees payable to PSC
at October 31, 1995.
4. The Fund adopted a Plan of Distribution for Class A shares (Class A
Plan) and Class B shares (Class B Plan) in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the
Investment Company Act of 1940. These plans allow for Class A shares and Class
B shares to reimburse and compensate PFD for providing varying levels of
distribution services and other account maintenance services. The Class A Plan
and Class B Plan provide for reimbursement of PFD's distribution services in an
amount up to 0.25% and 0.75%, respectively, of the daily average net assets of
the respective classes of shares. The Fund may also compensate PFD for
additional services in an amount up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net
assets attributable to Class B shares. Included in accrued expenses is $8,226
in distribution fees payable to PFD at October 31, 1995.
In addition, Class B shares redeemed within six years of purchase are
subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) at declining rates
beginning at 4.0% based on the lower of cost or market value of shares being
redeemed. Proceeds from the CDSC are paid to PFD. For the year ended October
31, 1995, CDSC in the amount of $38,902 was paid to PFD.
5. The Fund has entered into certain expense offset arrangements resulting
in a reduction in the Fund's total expenses. For the year ended October 31,
1995, fees paid indirectly through such offset arrangements were $5,484.
TAX TREATMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS
MADE DURING THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1995
On December 28, 1994, the Fund paid distributions from net investment
income to shareholders of record on December 20, 1994 for Class A and Class B
shares in the amount of $0.02 and $0.01 per share, respectively. The tax cost
of the shares received are $10.21 and $10.18 per share for Class A shares and
Class B shares, respectively.
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PIONEER INDIA FUND
TRUSTEES' FEES, PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS AND SHARE OWNERSHIP
OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS (UNAUDITED)
The aggregate direct remuneration paid by the Fund to nonaffiliated trustees
and officers during the period ended October 31, 1995 including expenses
incurred in attending trustees meetings of approximately $3,700. Fees of
trustees who are affiliated with or "interested persons" of Pioneering
Management Corporation and Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc., investment adviser
and principal underwriter, respectively, of the Fund are reimbursed to the Fund
by Pioneering Management Corporation in accordance with the management contract
with the Fund. At October 31, 1995, the trustees and officers of the Fund owned
beneficially 2,652 Class A shares of the Fund (approximately 0.27% of the
outstanding Class A shares). The Pioneer Group, Inc., the parent company of
Pioneering Management Corporation and Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc., is a
publicly held corporation of which Mr. Cogan, Chairman and President of the
Fund,owned approximately 15% of the outstanding shares of capital stock at
October 31, 1995.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Pioneer India Fund,
including the schedule of investments as of October 31, 1995, and the related
statement of operations, statements of changes in net assets and financial
highlights for the periods presented. These financial statements and financial
highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights
based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial
highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of
October 31, 1995 by correspondence with the custodian. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Pioneer India Fund as of October 31, 1995, the results of its operations, the
changes in its net assets and financial highlights for the periods presented,
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Boston, Massachusetts ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
November 27, 1995
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PIONEER INDIA FUND
60 State Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
OFFICERS
JOHN F. COGAN, JR.
Chairman and President
DAVID D. TRIPPLE
Executive Vice President
JASKARAN S. TEJA
Vice President
NORMAN KURLAND
Vice President
WILLIAM H. KEOUGH
Treasurer
JOSEPH P. BARRI
Secretary
TRUSTEES
JOHN F. COGAN, JR.
RICHARD H. EGDAHL, M.D.
MARGARET B. W. GRAHAM
JOHN W. KENDRICK
MARGUERITE A. PIRET
DAVID D. TRIPPLE
STEPHEN K. WEST
JOHN WINTHROP
INVESTMENT ADVISER
PIONEERING MANAGEMENT
CORPORATION
SUBADVISER
ITI PIONEER AMC LTD.
Madras, India
CUSTODIAN
BROWN BROTHERS
HARRIMAN &CO.
SHAREHOLDER
SERVICES AND
TRANSFER AGENT
PIONEERING SERVICES CORPORATION
60 State Street
Boston, Massachusetts
02109
PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER
PIONEER FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
LEGAL COUNSEL
HALE AND DORR
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
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objectives, policies, sales charges and other information about the Fund.
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