Inflows into Indian equity mutual funds surged to a 5-month high of 383.07 billion rupees ($4 billion) in September 2026. Domestic institutional and retail investors continued to cushion the market against sustained foreign portfolio selloffs ($3.75B exit) and global market headwinds.
📌 Key Numbers & Highlights:
- 67 Consecutive Months of Net Inflows: Mark an unbroken streak of domestic capital deployment into Indian equity funds.
- ₹324.90 Billion ($3.39B) in SIPs: Monthly Systematic Investment Plan contributions reached a record high (+0.6% MoM), demonstrating structural retail resilience.
- Record Mid & Small-Cap Demand: Small-cap funds absorbed ₹90.39B (+13%) and Mid-cap funds drew ₹78.45B (+12%), helping the Small-cap index gain +9.6% YTD despite the Nifty 50 dropping 6.1% in September (-14.4% YTD).
- Flight to Hard Assets: Gold ETF inflows surged 71% MoM to ₹44.51 Billion, while Silver ETFs attracted ₹19.74 Billion.
💡 Market Sentiment: AMFI officials highlight that steady domestic SIP flows represent a permanent structural shift in India’s financial markets—providing a powerful buffer against FII outflows, crude oil spikes, and rising US Treasury yields.