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Small-Cap Mutual Funds Lead Equity Inflows with Rs 9,039 Crore in September
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Moneycontrol•12-10-2026, 15:24
Small-Cap Mutual Funds Lead Equity Inflows with Rs 9,039 Crore in September
- •Small-cap mutual funds attracted the highest inflows among equity categories in September 2026, pulling in Rs 9,038.57 crore compared to Rs 7,973.33 crore in August.
- •Mid-cap funds followed closely with Rs 7,834.84 crore, while flexi-cap funds recorded Rs 6,701.80 crore in net inflows.
- •Total equity mutual fund inflows reached Rs 38,306.55 crore in September, marking a 31 percent increase from the previous month.
- •Experts note that sustained interest in small and mid-cap segments despite market corrections reflects investor confidence in long-term growth potential of emerging businesses.
- •Investors are advised to remain cautious of elevated valuations and higher volatility inherent in small-cap funds despite strong inflow figures.
Key Questions Answered
Small-cap mutual funds attracted net inflows of Rs 9,038.57 crore in September 2026, marking an increase of about Rs 1,065 crore compared to August.
Mid-cap funds followed small-cap funds by receiving Rs 7,834.84 crore in net inflows during September, while flexi-cap funds captured Rs 6,701.80 crore.
Small-cap funds invest in companies ranked below the top 250 by market capitalization, offering growth opportunities alongside sharper share price fluctuations and heightened volatility during market weakness.
