India Equity Inflows Hit Record High in August
Indian mutual fund inflows rose nearly a fifth in August as systematic investment plan contributions reached an all-time high. Retail investors continued allocating funds despite market volatility.
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Retail investors in India poured a record 322.97 billion rupees ($3.39B) into systematic investment plans in August, defying market volatility. Total equity mutual fund inflows rose 18.8% to 293.29 billion rupees, driven by surging allocations to small- and mid-caps. The milestone highlights domestic resilience against global headwinds, including rising oil prices and United States rate hike expectations.
