Equity Mutual Fund Inflows Rise 19% in August; SIP Contributions Reach Record Rs 32,297 Crore
In August 2026, equity mutual fund inflows rose nearly 19% month-on-month to a four-month high of around Rs 29,329 crore, driven by strong investor interest in small-cap and mid-cap funds, which attracted Rs 7,973 crore and Rs 6,989 crore respectively. Large-cap funds experienced net outflows for the second consecutive month, totaling Rs 1,147 crore. Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) inflows also hit a record Rs 32,297 crore. Despite debt fund outflows of Rs 8,127 crore, the mutual fund industry's assets under management increased to Rs 87.08 lakh crore, supported by market gains and sustained retail participation.
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businessstandard broke this story on 10 Sept, 07:55 am. Other outlets followed.