New Delhi: Equity-oriented mutual funds garnered a net inflow of Rs 42,702 crore in July, making it the highest-ever monthly tally for the segment, propelled by contributions from thematic and flexi cap funds, despite heightened market volatility plagued by the tariff war with the US.
This was a sharp 81 per cent surge from Rs 23,587 crore inflow registered in June, suggesting a clear resurgence in domestic risk appetite. Also, the latest fund infusion by investors marks the 53rd consecutive month of net inflows into the segment.
Additionally, a healthy growth was witnessed in SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) inflow at Rs 28,464 crore during the month under review, an increase from Rs 27,269 crore in June, data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed on Monday.
Within equity fund categories, Thematic Funds recorded the highest inflows in July, attracting Rs 9,426 crore, followed by Flexi Cap Funds (Rs 7,654 crore). In addition, Small Cap Funds (Rs 6,484 crore) and Mid Cap Funds (Rs 5,182 crore), Large & Mid Cap Fund (Rs 5,035 crore) registered robust inflows. Besides, Large Cap Funds saw net inflows of Rs 2,125 crore.
Overall, the mutual fund industry experienced an infusion of Rs 1.8 lakh crore in July, higher than Rs 49,000 crore in June and Rs 29,000 crore in May.
The inflow has lifted the industry’s assets under management to a record Rs 75.36 lakh crore as of July from Rs 74.4 lakh crore at the end of June.
