Equity mutual fund inflows in India dropped by 8.8% to ₹6,026 crore in October 2025, signaling a slowdown in investor sentiment amid market volatility. While the decline reflects cautious investor behavior, the RBI’s announcement of a ₹50,000 crore liquidity facility for mutual funds is expected to provide stability. The filing by ICICI Prudential for two new SIFs also suggests continued interest in structured fund products as a diversification strategy.