Retail investors put ₹38,440 crore into equity mutual funds last month, a modest decline from March levels. The dip occurred amid uncertainty over oil prices and lower SIP collections.
The inflow marked a slight pullback as investors adopted a cautious stance. Equity markets still posted gains that helped boost overall assets under management, supported by strong debt fund inflows.
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Following initial market shocks from West Asia conflict, Indian equities saw major foreign investor outflows and remain volatile amid rising oil prices. FPIs withdrew $751.4 million on March 2—the largest daily pullout in four months—with markets resuming post-Holi holiday on March 4 under continued pressure.
Net inflows into equity mutual funds rose 56% month-on-month to Rs 40,450 crore in March, the highest since July 2025, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). Systematic investment plan (SIP) contributions hit a record Rs 32,087 crore.
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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.
Vanguard Funds, a top foreign institutional investor in India, saw its equity holdings in 48 BSE-listed companies reach Rs 69,100 crore as of February 27, 2026. This marks a 60% increase from Rs 43,047 crore in the March quarter, driven by strong performances in several stocks during FY26. The portfolio includes new investments in eight companies from the December 2025 quarter.
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Six new passive mutual funds have opened for subscription in India, according to data from ACE MF. These funds offer options in equity indices, debt, and gold, with varying minimum investments and closing dates in late March and early April.
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.
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Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty posted their strongest single-day gains in years on Wednesday, driven by a US-Iran ceasefire that eased oil prices and inflation fears. The market capitalization of BSE-listed companies rose by ₹16.1 lakh crore. However, Asian stocks turned cautious as the ceasefire showed signs of fragility.