Debt mutual funds in India reported net outflows of around ₹1 lakh crore in September 2025, led by heavy institutional withdrawals aimed at meeting short-term liquidity requirements. The redemptions were concentrated in liquid and money market categories, which typically serve corporate and treasury investors. This sharp withdrawal reduced overall industry assets under management (AUM) by nearly 5% month-on-month. Analysts attribute the movement to quarter-end cash flow adjustments by large enterprises and government bodies, not retail investor sentiment deterioration, indicating temporary pressure on fund liquidity ratios.