Equity MFs inflows dip 44% month-on-month in April as volatility bites

Geopolitical tension due to Russia- Ukraine war, concerns over surging crude prices and uptick in domestic inflation have weighed on market performance in recent months

Inflows into equity-oriented mutual fund (MF) schemes fell 44 per cent month-on-month to Rs 15,890 crore in April amid a sharp spike in volatility due to inflationary fears globally.

“The lower quantum of net inflow from the previous month could be attributed to investors going slightly cautious with their investments given the ongoing challenges to the investment environment. This is evident from a comparatively lower quantum of funds mobilised in April compared with March,” said Himanshu Srivastava, associate director – manager research, Morningstar India.

Geopolitical tension due to the war between Russia and Ukraine, coupled with concerns over the surging