neutral
Recently
Cash buffers across mutual funds rise sharply during 2025
Mutual funds raised cash levels in 2025 as volatility persisted, with industry holdings crossing ₹2 lakh crore alongside the entry of five new AMCs.
Mutual fund houses increased their cash holdings significantly during 2025, reflecting cautious deployment amid market volatility. Industry cash balances rose by over ₹14,500 crore to approximately ₹2.01 lakh crore by November. Asset managers such as PPFAS and Quant accounted for a large share of additions, while five new asset management companies commenced operations during the year.