Mutual fund activity accelerated mid-October as JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund reopened for new subscriptions, after raising ₹1,500 crore in its debut offer. Edelweiss AMC’s Hybrid Long-Short Fund secured ₹320 crore, reflecting renewed retail confidence in balanced strategies. ICICI and HDFC Silver ETF FoFs temporarily halted new purchases due to volatility in global silver prices. Analysts said inflows show investors’ shift toward hybrid funds for downside protection amid uncertain interest-rate cycles.