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Business Standard
6 days ago
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- Business Standard
₹23,500 cr June MF inflows: Flexicap funds win, 50% go to just 10 schemes
After hitting a 13-month low in May 2025, equity mutual fund (MF) inflows surged back in June to ₹23,500 crore, a sharp recovery from ₹19,000 crore the previous month. However, beneath the headline number lies a story of concentration and selective investor appetite, with just a handful of schemes dominating the inflow charts. Data analysed by Elara Capital shows that the top 10 mutual fund schemes accounted for nearly 50% of all active fund inflows last month. Flexi Cap and Midcap Schemes Dominate The Flexi Cap category led the charge with ₹5,700 crore in inflows—the highest since July 2021. Much of this was absorbed by the Parag Parikh Flexicap Fund, which alone accounted for 12.6% of total active inflows and 50% of the category's one-year inflow. Notably, a significant portion of this fund's capital is either sitting in cash or has been deployed into primary market issuances—a key trend across MF cash movements this year. In the midcap segment, while inflows remained in line with historical averages, around 42% of incremental capital went into just one fund—Motilal Oswal Midcap—highlighting continued fund-level concentration. Sectoral and Thematic Funds Lose Steam Investor enthusiasm for sectoral and thematic funds seems to be waning. The category saw modest inflows of only ₹470 crore in June. Energy funds, once popular, saw outflows of ₹740 crore—the sharpest monthly redemption in four years. Manufacturing funds faced redemptions for the seventh consecutive month, while Quant and Logistics-themed schemes also witnessed fresh selling pressure. "The most pronounced investor enthusiasm since 2023 was seen in Manufacturing, Innovation, Business Cycle, and Infrastructure-themed funds. However, Manufacturing has already witnessed redemptions over the past few months, and inflows into other categories have also sectoral funds, Energy and Infra categories have also begun to see outflows," noted the report. Top-10 schemes take 50% of the total active inflows in Jun led by Parag Parikh Flexicap Fund (12.6%), HDFC Flexicap Fund (7.4%), Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund (5%), Bandhan Smallcap Fund (3.5%) and HDFC Focused Fund (3.3%) Large-cap Reallocation Underway June also saw a noticeable uptick in Large Cap allocations across scheme categories: Midcap schemes increased their largecap exposure by 3.7% Large & Midcap schemes added 2.4% Flexi Cap schemes raised it by 1.1% However, Multicap allocations remained unchanged, and Small Cap funds are already near their record largecap allocation of 7.2%. Despite these shifts, most equity schemes remain underweight on largecaps compared to long-term averages—implying further reallocation could be underway, particularly as markets stabilize. Cash Levels Plunge—Where Did the Money Go? A sharp drawdown in MF cash positions was one of the most significant trends in June. Overall cash levels fell to 5.5%, down from 6.3% in May and a peak of 6.8% in April. This translates to an INR 16,400 crore decline in cash, with total cash across active equity MFs now at ₹1.84 lakh crore—close to pre-COVID averages. The capital has largely been deployed into primary market issues, including IPOs and pre-IPO placements. Historical trends suggest that such aggressive deployment phases have historically preceded both market peaks (2012, 2013, 2017) and major uptrends (2013, 2016, 2020), making this a critical signal for investors to monitor. Notably: Largecap schemes marginally increased cash to ₹17,580 crore. Midcap funds saw the sharpest cash drawdown—from 7.3% to 5.3%, led by deployment from Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund. Smallcap funds also trimmed cash from 8.3% in April to 7% in June. What It Means for Investors While the headline rebound in inflows signals improved sentiment, concentration risk remains high, with a few high-performing funds attracting a majority of capital. Investors should remain mindful of this trend when evaluating MF portfolios. The aggressive cash deployment may hint at institutional bullishness, but it also means that fund managers are now more exposed to market swings. Meanwhile, fading interest in thematic and sectoral funds suggests a shift towards core diversified categories and quality stock-picking. Key Takeaways for Investors: Diversify across fund houses and not just top-performing schemes. Monitor largecap exposure in your MF holdings; many funds may realign portfolios over the next quarter. Be cautious with thematic bets, especially in funds facing sustained redemptions. Watch for signals in cash allocation trends, which may precede market shifts.
Business Mayor
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
LIC Mutual Fund reintroduces five flagship equity schemes; details here
As of April 2025, LIC Mutual Fund manages a total of 41 schemes, comprising 15 equity funds, 9 debt funds, 6 hybrid funds, 1 solution-oriented fund and 10 ETF, index and other funds. The fund house has a robust monthly SIP inflow. Overall, AUM has seen a notable rise from Rs 33,854 crore in March 2025 to Rs 37,554 crore in April 2025, registering a growth of 11%. Also Read | Nippon India Small Cap Fund exits IndusInd Bank, Adani Wilmar, 3 other stocks in April The funds that are being reintroduced are LIC MF Value Fund, LIC MF Small Cap Fund, LIC MF Multi-Asset Allocation Fund, LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund, and LIC MF Focused Fund. 'We are reintroducing these five flagship equity schemes, which have the potential to generate significant wealth for investors with diverse financial needs over the long term. We believe investment objectives of these funds will be aligned with aspirations of the young as well as new investors, catering to their diverse financial goals, and deliver better returns notwithstanding the challenging market conditions,' said Yogesh Patil, Chief Investment Officer – Equity, on the reintroduction of equity schemes. About these 5- flagship funds: (a) LICMF Value Fund Targets fundamentally strong companies trading below intrinsic value due to temporary market dislocations. Best suited for long-term investors seeking undervalued opportunities with solid financials and sound business models. Read More Capital Daily sees further GBP decline amid BoE policy stance Fund Managers: Nikhil Rungta and Mahesh Bendre (b) LICMF Small Cap Fund Invests in emerging, scalable businesses aligned with India's long-term growth. Focuses on early-stage, under-researched companies with high potential. Suitable for high-risk investors with a 5+ year horizon. Fund Managers: Nikhil Rungta and Mr. Mahesh Bendre (c) LICMF Multi-Asset Allocation Fund This fund aims to achieve a balance between risk and return by leveraging the diversification of different asset classes. It dynamically allocates across equity, debt and commodities (gold and silver) based on market conditions and economic outlook. This strategy is suited for long-term investors who are looking for superior risk-adjusted returns. Fund Managers: Nikhil Rungta, Sumit Bhatnagar and Pratik Shroff Also Read | BSE and One 97 among stocks that mutual funds bought and sold in April (d) LICMF Dividend Yield Fund Blends capital appreciation with dividend income by investing in companies with strong cash flows, consistent payouts and reinvestment-led growth. A fit for long-term investors seeking stable yet growing income. Fund Managers: Mr. Dikshit Mittal and Mr. Karan Doshi (e) LICMF Focused Fund A concentrated portfolio of up to 30 high-conviction stocks, backed by deep research and meaningful allocations. Offers flexibility across sectors and market caps which is ideal for growth-oriented investors seeking an actively managed yet focused strategy. Fund Managers: Jaiprakash Toshniwal and Sumit Bhatnagar
