Overview
- AMFI’s data released Monday shows total net inflows of Rs 3.22 lakh crore for April, reversing March’s industry outflows and pushing assets to a record Rs 81.92 lakh crore.
- Debt schemes drew an all‑time high Rs 2.47 lakh crore, led by liquid funds at about Rs 1.65 lakh crore and overnight funds near Rs 31,420 crore.
- Executives cited post year‑end cash redeployment and a preference for short‑duration debt, while long‑duration and gilt funds continued to see outflows as investors avoided interest‑rate risk.
- Equity schemes recorded Rs 38,440 crore of net inflows, down 5% from March, with flexi‑cap funds drawing the most money and small‑ and mid‑cap categories also logging strong gains.
- SIP contributions eased to Rs 31,115 crore from March’s peak, and gold ETFs took in Rs 3,040 crore, pointing to steady retail discipline and measured diversification.