Investor interest in equity mutual funds strengthened in November, reversing recent softness in flows. Equity scheme inflows rose 21.2% month-on-month to Rs 29,911 crore from Rs 24,690 crore in October, according to AMFI data. Total mutual fund AUM stood at Rs 80.5 lakh crore, while equity AUM increased to R s 35.66 lakh crore . During the month, 24 new schemes raised R s 3,126 crore.