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3mo ago

Equity Mutual Fund Inflows Slide to 13-Month Low as SIP Contributions Peak

Investors cited profit booking on stretched valuations triggered by geopolitical uncertainty for pulling back from equity funds.

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building is reflected in a glass window as people look at a large screen displaying India's benchmark share index on the facade of the building in Mumbai March 10, 2008. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA)/File Photo
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Overview

  • Equity mutual funds recorded net inflows of Rs 19,013 crore in May, down 22% from April and marking the fifth straight monthly decline to a 13-month low.
  • The industry’s total assets under management climbed to a record Rs 72.2 lakh crore, lifted by market gains and fresh investments.
  • Monthly SIP contributions jumped to an all-time high of Rs 26,688 crore, with 85.6 million active accounts reinforcing steady retail participation.
  • Debt schemes experienced outflows of Rs 15,908 crore in May, led by withdrawals from liquid and overnight funds as investors repositioned.
  • Corporate bond funds attracted Rs 11,983 crore of inflows, the highest in 26 months, as investors sought income ahead of anticipated policy decisions.