Equity mutual funds inflows decline 9% to ₹30,421 crore in September

Despite slowdown, equity schemes have seen net inflows for 55th month in row, showing investors’ faith in equities as a long-term wealth creation avenue

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Equity mutual fund inflows stood at Rs 30,421 crore in September, extending the moderation trend for the second consecutive month, as investors turned cautious amid market volatility and global uncertainties.

This marks 9 per cent drop from Rs 33,430 crore in August and well below July’s all-time high of Rs 42,703 crore, data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showed on Friday.

Despite the slowdown, this marks the 55th consecutive month of net inflows into equity schemes, suggesting investors’ continued faith in equities as a long-term wealth creation avenue.

Meanwhile, Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) continued to serve as a steady inflow channel for mutual funds.

SIP contributions rose to Rs 29,361 crore in September, up from Rs 28,265 crore in August, indicating sustained retail investor participation despite near-term market swings.