Equity Fund Inflows Jump 55% Despite March Market Drop

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AuthorAnanya Iyer|Published at:
Equity Fund Inflows Jump 55% Despite March Market Drop
Overview

Equity mutual funds saw a strong 55.5% surge in net inflows during March, hitting ₹40,366 crore. However, overall assets under management (AUM) dropped 10.1% to ₹73.73 lakh crore, primarily due to market volatility and a broad-based equity correction. AMFI data shows continued investor participation in equities despite weaker market performance.

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Equity Demand Surges Despite Market Woes

Equity mutual funds saw a notable 55.5% surge in net inflows during March, reaching a total of ₹40,366 crore. This increase signals sustained investor interest in equity schemes, even as overall market conditions faced turbulence. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were particularly popular, attracting ₹19,802 crore, a significant rise from ₹4,487 crore in February.

Assets Under Management Decline Amid Volatility

Despite strong inflows into equity funds, the overall mutual fund assets under management (AUM) saw a considerable 10.1% drop, falling to ₹73.73 lakh crore from ₹82.03 lakh crore in the prior month. Industry observers largely attribute this contraction not to large investor withdrawals, but rather to the general market downturn and a widespread equity correction that occurred in March.

Sectoral and Debt Fund Performance

While equity funds attracted significant capital, sectoral and thematic funds reported a more modest inflow of ₹2,699 crore. Gold ETFs also experienced lower inflows compared to February. In the debt fund category, liquid funds saw outflows totaling ₹1.34 lakh crore, often linked to year-end rebalancing activities. Corporate bond funds and credit risk funds also experienced outflows, suggesting a cautious stance in parts of the fixed-income market.

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