GENERAL10 Sept 2026
Investors pour record amount into MFs through monthly savings plans in Aug
In August, monthly mutual fund savings plans took in a record ₹32,297 crore, up 1.1%, even as the Nifty and Sensex fell. Equity fund inflows rose 18.8% to ₹29,329 crore. If you invest through systematic investment plans (SIPs), retail money kept flowing despite weak markets. Stay steady, review your goals yearly, and avoid chasing small-cap funds after a hot run.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Contributions through systematic investment plans rose 1.1% to a record ₹32,297 crore in August, an all-time high.
- Overall equity mutual fund inflows jumped 18.8% month-on-month to ₹29,329 crore, with small-cap and mid-cap buying at record monthly highs.
- Equity funds have now seen net inflows for a record 66 straight months, even as large-caps saw outflows of ₹1,147 crore.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you invest through SIPs, keep your monthly contribution going and check that your fund mix still matches your goals. Before moving heavily into small-cap or mid-cap funds after their record run, speak to an investment adviser about your own risk and time horizon.
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