India’s mutual fund industry saw a 5.2% AUM increase, driven by strong inflows into gold ETFs amid global uncertainty.

Mutual funds invested over ₹43,400 crore in November, boosting exposure to stocks like Eternal and ICICI Bank while cutting stakes in SBI and Reliance amid portfolio rebalancing.

Equity and hybrid mutual funds attracted higher inflows in November as investors favored balanced strategies and arbitrage-driven returns.

Mutual funds raised stakes in several stocks last quarter, including Samman Capital and India Cements, indicating long-term conviction despite short-term price corrections.

Equity mutual fund inflows stayed resilient in November, pushing industry AUM higher as investors favored hybrid strategies and continued allocating to gold-linked passive funds.

Mutual funds raised cash buffers amid volatility, while digital investing grew rapidly and Sebi cleared a new player’s entry into asset management.

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Sectoral and thematic fund inflows jumped sharply in November due to performance chasing and tactical bets, with experts urging caution amid higher volatility risks.

Equity mutual fund inflows rebounded sharply in November, supported by broad investor participation, higher equity AUM, and steady new scheme launches, even as gold ETF inflows moderated.

Equity mutual fund inflows rebounded sharply in November, supported by earnings strength and lower inflation, though caution remains in smaller stocks.

Investors with all-equity portfolios can use aggressive hybrid funds to add debt exposure, smooth volatility, and still retain meaningful upside participation in 2026.

Axis Mutual Fund’s new Gold & Silver Passive FoF provides balanced exposure to both metals via ETFs, offering diversification and low entry barriers through a simple investment structure.

Hybrid mutual funds are emerging as a practical rebalancing option for equity-heavy investors in 2026 by combining regulated equity exposure with stabilising debt allocation.

SEBI’s 2025 mutual fund reforms lowered expense ratios across open-ended, closed-ended and passive schemes to improve transparency and long-term investor returns.