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Nifty Capital Markets Index Rises 1.5% as Equity MF Inflows Hit Record High
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Moneycontrol•12-10-2026, 14:15
Nifty Capital Markets Index Rises 1.5% as Equity MF Inflows Hit Record High
- •The Nifty Capital Markets index rose 1.4% as equity mutual fund inflows reached a five-month high of Rs 38,307 crore in September despite a market slide and foreign selling.
- •Equity funds recorded net inflows for 67 straight months, with systematic investment plan contributions rising to a record Rs 32,490 crore.
- •Mid- and small-cap funds attracted record inflows of Rs 7,845 crore and Rs 9,039 crore, demonstrating strong domestic retail investor confidence.
- •Domestic mutual fund buying successfully cushioned Indian stocks against foreign portfolio outflows of $3.75 billion during September.
Key Questions Answered
Inflows into equity mutual funds hit a five-month high of Rs 38,307 crore in September 2026, marking a 31% increase from August despite a market selloff and sustained foreign selling.
Contributions through systematic investment plans (SIPs) rose by 0.6% to reach a record Rs 32,490 crore in September 2026, helping offset foreign portfolio outflows.
Small-cap and mid-cap funds attracted record inflows of Rs 9,039 crore and Rs 7,845 crore, up 13% and 12% respectively, leading the equity categories in September 2026.
