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MFs trim blue-chip stocks, cash reserves to capitalise on block deals

Fund managers acquired shares worth ₹10,500 crore in Asian Paints, with SBI MF and ICICI Prudential MF leading the purchase of a nearly 5 per cent stake sold by Reliance Industries

Equity MF inflow rises 24% to ₹23,587 cr, breaks 5-month declining streak

The net inflow into equity mutual funds surged 24 per cent to Rs 23,587 crore in June, reversing the declining trend of the last five months, data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Wednesday showed. Also, the latest fund infusion by investors marks the 52nd consecutive month of net inflows into the segment. According to the data, equity-oriented mutual funds witnessed an inflow of Rs 23,587 crore in June, way higher than the Rs 19,013 crore inflow seen in May. This was the first increase in net equity fund inflows after five straight months of decline. The net inflows continuously declined from Rs 41,156 crore in December to Rs 39,688 crore in January, Rs 29,303 crore in February, Rs 25,082 crore in March, and Rs 24,269 crore in April. Prior to this downward trend, inflows stood at Rs 35,943 crore in November. On the other hand, debt funds registered a net outflow of Rs 1,711 crore in the month under review compared to a Rs 15,908 crore outflow in ...

Equity MF inflows drop 21% MoM to Rs 19,103 crore in May 2025: AMFI data

What's particularly encouraging is the rise in hybrid categories-especially arbitrage, BAFs, and multi-asset funds, experts said.

Equity MFs rake in Rs 39,688 cr in January despite market volatility

Thematic funds get highest net inflows at Rs 9,017 cr, followed by smallcaps at Rs 5,721 crore

Equity MFs see Rs 39,688 cr inflow in January despite volatile markets

Investors' confidence in equity mutual funds remains strong with the segment attracting Rs 39,688 crore in January, driven by sharp inflow in small cap and flexi-cap schemes, even as market volatilities continued. However, this was 3.56 per cent lower than the net inflow of Rs 41,156 crore registered in December. The latest fund infusion by investors also marks the 47th consecutive month of inflows into the segment, according to data released by Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) on Wednesday. Moreover, inflows into systematic investment plans (SIP) came at Rs 26,400 crore, a tad lower from December's Rs 26,459 crore. The SIP assets under management stood at Rs 13.2 lakh crore, which is around a fifth of the overall pie. "Despite market volatility, SIP contributions remained robust, totalling Rs 26,400 crore for the month. We will continue to educate investors to stay invested through phases of volatility with a focus on disciplined, long-term approach to wealth creation,"

Mutual fund investors hold steady despite SIP losses, shows latest AUM data

As of January 28, the AUM of largecap funds was down only 3.7 per cent since the end of December 2024, compared to a 4.3 per cent fall in the Nifty 100

Small, mid-cap funds boost overall flows into equity MFs in December

Inflows into equity mutual funds rose to Rs 41,156 crore ($4.8 billion) last month compared to Rs 35,943 crore in November 2024

Investors betting big on higher-risk equity funds for better returns

Since November 2022, sectoral, midcap, and smallcap funds have collectively added nearly 39 million folios, which is 65 per cent of the total additions to equity funds over the past two years

MF schemes see 5% drop in cash holding in Nov; lowest level in 4 months

The cash holding, which rose to a high of 6 per cent in September, has been declining since October amid market correction

Equity MF schemes stockpile cash in response to sky-high valuations

July sees cash levels climb to 5.4%, up from June's 4.6%

India's equity MF inflows ease off record high levels in July, shows data

The sequential 9.4 per cent drop in July from the previous month was due to profit booking at record high levels

Investment in equity MFs surge 5-fold to Rs 94,151 cr in June quarter

Investment in equity mutual funds surged over five-fold to Rs 94,151 crore in the June 2024 quarter against Rs 18,358 crore a year ago, driven by a strong economic environment, supportive government fiscal policies, investors confidence and robust stock return. This has also pushed the industry's assets under management (AUM) by 59 per cent to Rs 27.68 lakh crore in June from Rs 17.43 lakh crore a year ago, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showed. The robust gain in the asset base was also replicated in the growth of investors in equity mutual funds, with the number of folios closing at 13.3 crore, adding an investor base of over 3 crore. The significant gain in equity folios indicates broader participation across investor segments, driven by improved financial literacy and accessible investment platforms, Trivesh D, COO of stock trading platform Tradejini, told PTI. According to the AMFI data, equity-oriented mutual fund schemes invested Rs 94,151 crore in

How to declutter your portfolio and reduce the number of mutual funds

A portfolio with too many funds is difficult to manage and it makes decision-making tough

Equity mutual funds surge to historic Rs 34,697 crore inflows in May

Jump in inflows supported by HDFC MF NFO, rise in SIP collection

Which large-cap stocks did mutual funds buy and sell the most in April?

Kotak Mahindra Bank emerged as the most purchased large-cap stock, with mutual funds accumulating a significant amount (49,160 crore) in the company. Punjab National Bank also saw a surge in buying

Chart: 64% of equity MFs outperform their respective benchmarks in February

Large & Mid Cap funds was the best performing category where 85% of the schemes outperformed the benchmark

What are mutual funds and classifications within debt and equity funds?

Debt funds focus on generating income through fixed-income securities, while equity funds aim for capital appreciation by investing in stocks

Equity mutual fund flows hit two-year high on NFOs and robust SIPs

Smallcap schemes see moderation in flows as Sebi takes stock of risks

Equity MFs inflow nears 2-yr high at Rs 26,866 cr in Feb on strong NFO push

Overall, the mutual fund industry witnessed an inflow of Rs 1.2 lakh crore in February, almost similar to the one seen in the preceding month

What to do, what to avoid in your first equity mutual fund investment

A conservative approach, diversified portfolio and don't be discouraged by setbacks in the market