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Markets shake, money slows: Equity mutual funds see sharp dip in inflows
Published 10 June 2026 ยท finance
Investor caution gripped the Indian mutual fund market in May, with equity fund inflows plummeting to a one-year low. Geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices
Investor caution gripped the Indian mutual fund market in May, with equity fund inflows plummeting to a one-year low. Geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices dampened sentiment, leading to a significant drop in net inflows. While SIPs offered stability, the broader industry saw substantial outflows, primarily from debt schemes, as investors adopted a wait-and-watch approach.
Published: June 10, 2026 โข 8:11 PM IST ยท Updated: June 10, 2026 โข 8:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Investor caution gripped the Indian mutual fund market in May, with equity fund inflows plummeting to a one-year low.
Geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices dampened sentiment, leading to a significant drop in net inflows.
While SIPs offered stability, the broader industry saw substantial outflows, primarily from debt schemes, as investors adopted a wait-and-watch approach.