9 equity mutual fund categories see inflows in March. Flexi-cap hits record Rs 10,054 crore

Equity mutual fund inflows jumped 56% to Rs 40,450 crore in March, compared with Rs 25,977 crore in February. Here is a detailed breakup (Source: AMFI Data)

Flexi cap funds received the highest inflow of Rs 10,054 crore in March, registering a growth of 45% from an inflow of Rs 6,924 crore in February. These funds alone hit Rs 10,054 crore, its highest-ever single-month print. “Flexicap funds have received the highest amount in FY25-26 despite having underperformance as most funds are sticking more to largecaps,” said Juzer Gabajiwala, Director- Ventura.

Smallcap funds and midcaps received an inflow of Rs 6,263 crore and Rs 6,063 crore, respectively, in March. On a monthly basis, these categories saw a jump of 61% and 51%, respectively. “Small and Mid Cap funds surged 61% and 51% respectively, confirming investors are treating every correction in the SMID space as a buying opportunity. The consistency across both categories in the last two years also points to SIP discipline rather than just lump-sum chasing,” said Suranjana Borthakur, Head of Distribution & Strategic Alliances, Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India).

Large & midcap funds received an inflow of Rs 5,307 crore in March, witnessing a jump of 69% on a monthly basis from an inflow of Rs 3,137 crore in February.

Largecap funds received an inflow of Rs 2,997 crore in March, witnessing a jump of 42% on a monthly basis from an inflow of Rs 2,111 crore in February.

Multi-cap funds received an inflow of Rs 2,981 crore in March, witnessing a jump of 54% on a monthly basis from an inflow of Rs 1,933 crore in February.

Sectoral and thematic funds received an inflow of Rs 2,698 crore in March, registering a decline of 10% from an inflow of Rs 2,987 crore in February.

Focused funds received an inflow of Rs 2,424 crore and value/contra funds received an inflow of Rs 2,155 crore in March. The categories witnessed a jump of 169% and 196% respectively.

ELSS funds and dividend yield funds saw an outflow of Rs 437 crore and Rs 59 crore, respectively, in March.