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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mutual fund trends: Equity inflows hit record Rs 42,702 crore in July, sectoral funds lead, debt sees Rs 1.06 lakh crore revival
Mutual fund inflows hit fresh records in July, with equity schemes attracting Rs 42,702 crore — up 81% from June's Rs 23,587 crore — and debt funds bouncing back with Rs 1.06 lakh crore after two months of withdrawals. In July 2024, equity inflows stood at Rs 37,113 crore. Sectoral and thematic schemes topped the equity charts, pulling in Rs 9,426 crore, a 1,882% jump from Rs 475 crore in June. Flexi-cap funds followed with Rs 7,654 crore, while small- and mid-cap categories brought in Rs 6,484 crore and Rs 5,182 crore, up 61% and 38%, respectively, according to an ET report. Dividend yield funds, despite rising 112% month-on-month, saw the lowest inflow at Rs 96.65 crore. Equity-linked savings schemes (ELSS) remained the only laggard with Rs 368 crore in outflows, lower than June's Rs 556 crore. Debt flows turn positive Investor interest in fixed income returned sharply in July. Of the 16 debt sub-categories, most reported inflows, led by money market funds with Rs 44,573 crore and liquid funds with Rs 39,354 crore. Medium-duration funds recorded the smallest gain at Rs 23.98 crore. Banking & PSU funds posted the steepest outflow at Rs 661 crore, followed by long-duration funds at Rs 416 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo Hybrid and passive segments Hybrid mutual funds saw inflows of Rs 20,879 crore in July, 10% lower than June's Rs 23,222 crore. Arbitrage funds dominated with Rs 7,295 crore, trailed by multi-asset allocation funds at Rs 6,197 crore and balanced advantage funds at Rs 2,611 crore. Conservative hybrid funds drew Rs 308 crore. Passive products saw a sharp rebound, with inflows more than doubling to Rs 8,259 crore from Rs 3,997 crore in June. Other ETFs accounted for Rs 4,476 crore, index funds for Rs 2,329 crore, gold ETFs for Rs 1,256 crore, and overseas fund-of-funds for Rs 196 crore. AUM growth and fund launches Industry assets under management (AUM) rose 1% to Rs 75.10 lakh crore in July from Rs 74.14 lakh crore a month earlier, and 16% year-on-year from Rs 64.69 lakh crore. Around 30 open-ended funds were launched in July, mobilising Rs 30,416 crore. Debt-oriented NFOs led with Rs 18,948 crore from five schemes, while nearly 10 equity launches collected Rs 8,997 crore. Thirteen passive NFOs gathered Rs 584 crore, and two hybrid schemes raised Rs 1,887 crore. 'Equity (including hybrid) net sales zoomed to over Rs 45,000 crore in July 2025, driven by a series of new fund offers and strong SIP inflows. Domestic investors continue to place their trust in mutual fund schemes and SIPs. The distribution community remains focused on educating investors about the long-term benefits of staying invested in mutual funds and using SIPs as an effective medium for equity investing,' said Manish Mehta, National Head – Sales, Marketing & Digital Business, Kotak Mahindra AMC. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays , public holidays , current gold rate and silver price .
News18
5 days ago
- Business
- News18
Equity Mutual Fund Inflows Surge 28% In July To Rs 42,702 Cr: AMFI Data
Last Updated: AMFI July 2025: Net inflow in equity mutual fund schemes increased by 28 percent to Rs 42,702.35 crore in July 2025, compared to Rs 33,357.27 crore in June 2025. AMFI July 2025 Data AMFI July 2025: The net inflow in equity mutual fund schemes jumps 28 per cent in July 2025 to Rs 42,702.35 crore, versus Rs 33,357.27 crore in June 2025, according to AMFI data. Series of new fund offers and SIP inflows lead to this high number, said Manish Mehta, National Head – Sales, Marketing & Digital Business, Kotak Mahindra AMC. 'Domestic investors continue to keep their faith in mutual fund schemes and SIPs. The distribution community continue to educate the investors on long term benefits of staying invested in mutual funds and use SIPs as an effective medium of equity investing." view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 14:08 IST News business » savings-and-investments Equity Mutual Fund Inflows Surge 28% In July To Rs 42,702 Cr: AMFI Data Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
‘Chorabari glacier near Kedarnath retreating 7m per year'
Dehradun: The Chorabari glacier, located above Kedarnath in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, is retreating at an average rate of nearly 7m per year, according to Doon-based Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Just below the glacier is Chorabari Tal, a moraine-dammed lake that breached in June 2013 after heavy rainfall and rapid snow and ice melt, triggering catastrophic floods in Kedarnath that killed over 4,000 people and destroyed more than 3,300 homes. WIHG shared this data in response to an RTI query filed by Dehradun-based activist Amit Gupta, noting that the glacier's ice-covered area shrank from 6.1 sq km in 2009 to 5.91 sq km in 2019. The institute said the retreat rate is consistent with broader glacial recession trends across the Indian Himalayas driven by rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns. While the decline may appear modest, experts said that it signals long-term glacial degradation. Manish Mehta, senior scientist at WIHG, told TOI that there are many other glaciers in the Himalayas that were steadily retreating, like the Chorabari glacier. "In the case of Chorabari, the rate of retreat would have been significantly higher if not for the thick debris cover, which acts as an insulating layer, slowing down the glacier's melting", he added. A 2018 study by IIT Mumbai supports WIHG's findings. Using Landsat satellite data to track glacial retreat between 1976 and 2016, it found an average area loss of 0.8% per year, reinforcing concerns about sustained ice loss in the region. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Experts caution that continued glacial melt increases the risk of lake outburst events, and stressed the urgent need for sustained monitoring and broader climate action to reduce warming in the region. "It's clear that global warming and human activities are directly affecting the glacier near Kedarnath. There's an urgent need to regulate such activities and define a carrying capacity to prevent further damage. We must ask ourselves, at what cost are we pursuing development? It is our responsibility to protect Kedarnath's sanctity and ecological balance," said RTI activist Amit Gupta. WIHG has been monitoring the Chorabari glacier since 2003 through satellite data and field studies to track changes in snow cover and glacial dynamics. In 2011, the institute installed three automatic weather stations near the glacier to study local meteorology and surface mass balance, but they were destroyed in the 2013 floods.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Volatile Markets and SIPs: What should mutual fund investors do?
Live Events Amid a volatile market , many investors are questioning whether they should continue their Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) or pause until stability returns. However, market experts recommend continuing SIPs, citing reasons such as attractive valuations, lower average purchase prices, the benefits of habit formation, the impossibility of timing the market, and the long-term advantages of compounding.'When equity markets fall, valuations also fall, making investments at a lower price more attractive; therefore, when the market falls, it is the best time to continue SIP, discontinuing SIPs can hamper the investors' ability to save and invest, and take away the discipline of long term investing, the investor thinks that he/she can enter again or restart at lower prices, but it's not always possible, and lastly the whole idea of a SIP is to do away with market timing speculation and stopping a SIP can disrupt the process of compounding,' Vishal Dhawan, CEO, Plan Ahead Wealth Advisors, a wealth management firm in Mumbai told ETMutualFunds He added that since equity investing is aimed at long-term compounding benefits, one can start SIPs at any time. However, while markets have recovered from their recent lows, periods of market decline typically lead to more attractive valuations. Investing more during such times—when markets are not at their peak—increases the probability of achieving superior long-term returns. 'So, depending on cash flow surpluses, there is a need to try to have a significant portion of the cash flow surpluses going through SIPs ideally.'Another expert cited studies which show that investors' returns and market returns are not the same. This is because an investor is either entering or exiting the market at the wrong time. To achieve their goals, one needs to give time and be patient. That's what SIPs do: help you achieve your goals in a disciplined manner over periods of time.'In the journey, there will always be short-term hiccups, but staying focused on your investments is the only way to achieve your goals,' said Manish Mehta, Joint President & National Head –Sales, Digital Business & Marketing, Kotak Mutual Fund , shared with far in the current calendar year, the benchmark indices — BSE Sensex and Nifty50 — have gained 4.23% and 4.67%, respectively. Over the past three months, they have risen by 11.27% and 11.86%, respectively, while over the last nine months, they have declined by 1.11% and 1.92%, May, Nifty50 breached the 25,000 mark for three days. On May 26, Nifty 50 closed up by nearly 13% from April's low level, and as the benchmark index scales up, many market experts recommend that investors continue with their SIPs, whereas they should stay cautious while doing lump-sum investments and should try to stagger their an addition to this, Dhawan recommends that currently, valuations are above their long-term averages, especially in the case of mid and small caps, and thus it is preferred to invest through SIPs/STPs. 'However, the ongoing volatility driven by global trade wars and cross-border tensions could present sudden opportunities. Market corrections can be sharp, so it's wise to be prepared for lump-sum investing, besides continuing with SIPs,' he further shared with the other hand, Mehta recommends that STP is suited when one has some money available for lumpsum investment but varies with market fluctuations and in this case one can park the money in a fixed income scheme and do a STP with a duration of their choice plus if an investor plans to invest out of a regular income stream then SIP fits the requirement where in a disciplined manner one can regularly keep looked at the performance of equity mutual fund categories since the April low and found that out of 21 categories, 19 offered double-digit average returns, and two, pharma and consumption-based funds, gave single-digit returns in the same time frameSince April 7, the Auto sector-based funds offered an average return of 19.13%. Technology-based funds gave a 17.44% average return in the same period. International funds gave 16.83% and infrastructure funds delivered 15.95% average return in the same and small-cap funds gave 15.86% and 16.42% respectively since April's low level. Contra and large-cap funds were last in the list of double-digit gainers. The categories gave 11.92% and 11.03% respectively in the mentioned the categories gain since April's low and the market being still volatile, Mehta recommends that long term wealth creation can happen through regular investments in equity oriented schemes to support which there is enough historical data to demonstrate long term wealth creation through equity schemes and since SIPs are recommended over longer time horizons, investments in multicap / flexicap / large and midcap kind of to a release by Motilal Oswal Private Wealth, large-cap valuations are now around their 10-year average, while mid- and small-caps still trade at a premium, though select opportunities further shared with ETMutualFunds that currently, large-cap stocks offer attractive valuations compared to small and mid-caps, which makes them a smart starting point for SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans), especially in funds that are currently overweight in the large-cap category, and these funds are also safer for new adds that different assets perform well in different timeframes; therefore, your portfolio should include multi-asset funds. Geographical diversification is crucial for any robust portfolio, so consider adding global or international funds to reduce reliance on the domestic market and gain exposure to different economies and currencies. Additionally, under debt funds, one can consider short-term funds for short-term goals and long-term funds to take duration exposure, and for those in higher tax brackets, equity savings and arbitrage funds offer good options for short-term fund parking, he informed should always choose a scheme based on risk appetite, investment horizon, and goals.: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)If you have any mutual fund queries, message on ET Mutual Funds on Facebook/Twitter. We will get it answered by our panel of experts. Do share your questions on ETMFqueries@ alongwith your age, risk profile, and Twitter handle.
Economic Times
02-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Volatile Markets and SIPs: What should mutual fund investors do?
Since the April low, 19 out of 21 equity mutual fund categories delivered double-digit average returns, while pharma and consumption funds posted single-digit gains. Amid a volatile market, many investors are questioning whether they should continue their Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) or pause until stability returns. However, market experts recommend continuing SIPs, citing reasons such as attractive valuations, lower average purchase prices, the benefits of habit formation, the impossibility of timing the market, and the long-term advantages of compounding. 'When equity markets fall, valuations also fall, making investments at a lower price more attractive; therefore, when the market falls, it is the best time to continue SIP, discontinuing SIPs can hamper the investors' ability to save and invest, and take away the discipline of long term investing, the investor thinks that he/she can enter again or restart at lower prices, but it's not always possible, and lastly the whole idea of a SIP is to do away with market timing speculation and stopping a SIP can disrupt the process of compounding,' Vishal Dhawan, CEO, Plan Ahead Wealth Advisors, a wealth management firm in Mumbai told ETMutualFunds. Also Read | Balanced advantage vs. Multi Asset Allocation Mutual Funds: Which should investors choose? He added that since equity investing is aimed at long-term compounding benefits, one can start SIPs at any time. However, while markets have recovered from their recent lows, periods of market decline typically lead to more attractive valuations. Investing more during such times—when markets are not at their peak—increases the probability of achieving superior long-term returns. 'So, depending on cash flow surpluses, there is a need to try to have a significant portion of the cash flow surpluses going through SIPs ideally.'Another expert cited studies which show that investors' returns and market returns are not the same. This is because an investor is either entering or exiting the market at the wrong time. To achieve their goals, one needs to give time and be patient. That's what SIPs do: help you achieve your goals in a disciplined manner over periods of time. 'In the journey, there will always be short-term hiccups, but staying focused on your investments is the only way to achieve your goals,' said Manish Mehta, Joint President & National Head –Sales, Digital Business & Marketing, Kotak Mutual Fund, shared with ETMutualFunds. So far in the current calendar year, the benchmark indices — BSE Sensex and Nifty50 — have gained 4.23% and 4.67%, respectively. Over the past three months, they have risen by 11.27% and 11.86%, respectively, while over the last nine months, they have declined by 1.11% and 1.92%, May, Nifty50 breached the 25,000 mark for three days. On May 26, Nifty 50 closed up by nearly 13% from April's low level, and as the benchmark index scales up, many market experts recommend that investors continue with their SIPs, whereas they should stay cautious while doing lump-sum investments and should try to stagger their investments. Also Read | New investors' dilemma: Is flexi cap fund alone sufficient to deploy Rs 10 lakh for meeting goals As an addition to this, Dhawan recommends that currently, valuations are above their long-term averages, especially in the case of mid and small caps, and thus it is preferred to invest through SIPs/STPs. 'However, the ongoing volatility driven by global trade wars and cross-border tensions could present sudden opportunities. Market corrections can be sharp, so it's wise to be prepared for lump-sum investing, besides continuing with SIPs,' he further shared with ETMutualFunds. On the other hand, Mehta recommends that STP is suited when one has some money available for lumpsum investment but varies with market fluctuations and in this case one can park the money in a fixed income scheme and do a STP with a duration of their choice plus if an investor plans to invest out of a regular income stream then SIP fits the requirement where in a disciplined manner one can regularly keep investing. ETMutualFunds looked at the performance of equity mutual fund categories since the April low and found that out of 21 categories, 19 offered double-digit average returns, and two, pharma and consumption-based funds, gave single-digit returns in the same time frameSince April 7, the Auto sector-based funds offered an average return of 19.13%. Technology-based funds gave a 17.44% average return in the same period. International funds gave 16.83% and infrastructure funds delivered 15.95% average return in the same and small-cap funds gave 15.86% and 16.42% respectively since April's low level. Contra and large-cap funds were last in the list of double-digit gainers. The categories gave 11.92% and 11.03% respectively in the mentioned period. As the categories gain since April's low and the market being still volatile, Mehta recommends that long term wealth creation can happen through regular investments in equity oriented schemes to support which there is enough historical data to demonstrate long term wealth creation through equity schemes and since SIPs are recommended over longer time horizons, investments in multicap / flexicap / large and midcap kind of schemes. Also Read | MF Tracker: Will this April midcap star sustain its momentum? According to a release by Motilal Oswal Private Wealth, large-cap valuations are now around their 10-year average, while mid- and small-caps still trade at a premium, though select opportunities exist. Dhawan further shared with ETMutualFunds that currently, large-cap stocks offer attractive valuations compared to small and mid-caps, which makes them a smart starting point for SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans), especially in funds that are currently overweight in the large-cap category, and these funds are also safer for new adds that different assets perform well in different timeframes; therefore, your portfolio should include multi-asset funds. Geographical diversification is crucial for any robust portfolio, so consider adding global or international funds to reduce reliance on the domestic market and gain exposure to different economies and currencies. Additionally, under debt funds, one can consider short-term funds for short-term goals and long-term funds to take duration exposure, and for those in higher tax brackets, equity savings and arbitrage funds offer good options for short-term fund parking, he informed should always choose a scheme based on risk appetite, investment horizon, and goals. (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times) If you have any mutual fund queries, message on ET Mutual Funds on Facebook/Twitter. We will get it answered by our panel of experts. Do share your questions on ETMFqueries@ alongwith your age, risk profile, and Twitter handle.
