SIP Flows Remain Strong at Over ₹32,000 Crore in October
What Happened?
Despite market volatility, retail investors maintained steady investments through systematic investment plans (SIPs), contributing ₹32,160 crore in October. This marks a slight decrease from the previous month’s high.
Key points
- SIP flows in October reached ₹32,160 crore, slightly below the all-time high of ₹32,490 crore in September.
- Net inflows into all equity funds totaled ₹32,994 crore, marking the 68th consecutive month of net inflows.
- The total assets under management (AUM) increased by 1.2% to ₹83.4 lakh crore.
- Gross redemptions from equity-oriented funds were at ₹32,588 crore, the lowest in recent months.
- Investors are increasingly treating market volatility as part of their investment journey.
Key insights
- Continued large cap inflows suggest investors are balancing their market exposure.
- The drop in small cap fund investments reflects a cautious approach by investors.
- The reversal of fixed income outflows indicates a return of institutional liquidity.
Why it matters
The resilience of SIP flows indicates investor confidence amidst market fluctuations.
Tags
Entities
Source
Times of India



