Equity mutual funds witnessed a significant surge in inflows in October, with a 21.69% month-on-month increase, reaching ₹41,887 crore, according to the latest AMFI data as of November 11. This rise spans across all segments of equity funds, underscoring continued investor interest.
Key highlights:
- SIP Milestone: Monthly Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) inflows crossed the ₹25,000 crore mark for the first time, hitting ₹25,323 crore compared to ₹24,509 crore previously.
- Sustained Equity Inflows: Open-ended equity funds recorded their 44th consecutive month of positive inflows, showcasing consistent demand in the sector.
- Segment Growth:
- Large-cap funds: Inflows nearly doubled to ₹3,452 crore.
- Mid-cap funds: Net investments rose by 50%, totaling ₹4,683 crore.
- Small-cap funds: Inflows grew by 23%, attracting ₹3,772 crore.
This data highlights the growing appetite among Indian investors for equity investments, with SIPs hitting record highs and sustained inflows across market segments.
