Equity mutual fund schemes continue to gain investor traction despite growing global uncertainty and concern over market valuations amid earning growth hiccups.
The gross inflows into equity schemes in the September quarter have increased 19 per cent to ₹202,496 crore against ₹170,297 crore in the June quarter as investors took every fall in equity market to pump in more money.
This apart, the launch of new fund offers and strong systematic inflows also contributed to steady flow into equity schemes. The mutual fund industry had mopped up ₹11,827 crore through launch of 15 NFOs in the September quarter. In contrast, there were only 8 NFOs raising ₹3,831 crore in the June quarter.
Similarly, the SIP inflows increased 7 per cent to touch a new high of ₹86,090 crore in the September quarter against ₹80,589 crore in the June quarter.
Viraj Gandhi, CEO, Samco Mutual Fund said despite market volatility, investor sentiment toward equities remained firm, supported by sustained retail participation and SIP contributions. Over the past six months, equity inflows have stayed consistently above ₹19,000 crore, reflecting confidence in long-term market prospects, he added.
While the bellwether Sensex was up 4 per cent in the June quarter, it dipped 1 per cent in September quarter. This gave an opportunity for the investors waiting on the sideline to take the plunge.
Nehal Meshram, Senior Analyst – Manager Research, Morningstar Investment Research India said investors remained undeterred by intermittent market volatility and global uncertainties, reaffirming their long-term commitment to equity investing.
The persistence of strong SIP momentum and measured participation across categories signals continued conviction in long-term wealth creation through equities, despite near-term caution.
Venkat N Chalasani, Chief Executive, Association of Mutual Funds in India, said equity funds have been registering positive inflows for the 55th consecutive month, reflecting investors’ confidence in equities as a long-term asset class.
The addition of over 30 lakh new folios, taking the total to beyond 25 crore, underscores the widening reach and trust in mutual funds as a key vehicle for wealth creation, he said.
Saurabh Agarwal, Chief Business Officer – New Business, Angel One, said that the growth in MF industry was largely supported by strong equity inflows besides resilient investor sentiment and expanding retail participation through SIP.
“As more investors embrace SIPs as a long-term wealth creation tool, we expect this trend to further drive the growth and maturity of India’s mutual fund landscape,” he said.
Published on October 18, 2025
