As of April 30, 2026, ten equity mutual funds had assets under management exceeding Rs 60,000 crore each. The top three funds each surpassed Rs 1 lakh crore.
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund led the list with Rs 1.40 lakh crore in AUM. HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund followed at Rs 1.05 lakh crore, while HDFC Flexi Cap Fund reached Rs 1 lakh crore exactly.
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Among 68 high-priced stocks trading above Rs 5,000 on the BSE, FY26 has brought more declines than gains amid global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. The top six laggards fell 25-40%, while top gainers surged 40-130%. Institutional holdings vary across these stocks.
Twelve equity mutual funds in India have achieved net asset values exceeding Rs 1,000, delivering up to 24% compound annual growth rates since their inception. Eleven of these funds have operated for more than 25 years, providing consistent double-digit returns amid market ups and downs. This performance underscores the value of long-term investment strategies for patient investors.
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Equity mutual fund inflows in India surged 56% to Rs 40,450 crore in March from Rs 25,977 crore in February, according to AMFI data. Flexi-cap funds led with a record Rs 10,054 crore, while nine categories overall saw positive inflows. Small-cap and mid-cap funds also posted strong gains amid market corrections.
Equity margin funding rebounded in April, with the average MTF book reaching ₹1.14 lakh crore. The increase signals renewed investor confidence following March's market sell-off.
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Foreign institutional investors have sold Indian shares worth more than Rs 2 lakh crore so far in 2026, marking their third straight month as net sellers amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Goldman Sachs’ Indian equity portfolio, managed through its global funds, dropped 36% in the fiscal year ending March 2026, shrinking from Rs 11,940 crore to Rs 7,610 crore as of March 27. While about 28 of its roughly 48 stocks declined between 10% and 60%, with five major holdings losing over 50%, one standout performer delivered 107% gains.
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Domestic institutional investors raised their holdings in several large-cap Indian companies during the March 2026 quarter. Buying focused on financial, technology, telecom and industrial names even as share prices fell sharply.