Mutual Fund Trends: Declines, Shifts, and New Milestones in September

In September, equity mutual funds attracted Rs 34,419 crore, a 10% decline from August. Despite lower inflows, it's the 43rd month of consecutive net inflow. Monthly SIP contributions hit an all-time high, reflecting growing investor optimism. However, the industry saw overall outflows due to significant withdrawals from debt schemes.

In a notable trend shift, equity mutual funds garnered Rs 34,419 crore in September, marking a 10% decrease from August's figures. The decline was mostly attributed to reduced investments in thematic and large-cap funds, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).

Despite the drop, it remains the 43rd consecutive month of net inflow for equity-oriented funds, highlighting sustained investor confidence. Encouragingly, monthly SIP contributions rose to a record Rs 24,509 crore, emphasizing investors' growing preference for disciplined, long-term wealth strategies.

The mutual fund industry also reached a significant milestone with 5.01 crore unique investors. However, it faced an overall outflow of Rs 71,114 crore last month after a robust investment of Rs 1.08 lakh crore in August, largely due to withdrawals from debt schemes.

(With inputs from agencies.)