
Net equity MF inflows dropped 26% in February
(20 Second reading) Net equity mutual fund inflows dropped 26% to Rs 29,303 crore in February, amid a market selloff, according to AMFI data released on March 12. Despite the decline, inflows remained positive for the 48th consecutive month. This dip coincided with a sharp market correction, with the BSE Sensex falling 5.55% and the Nifty 50 down 5.89%. Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) inflows also fell to a three-month low of Rs 25,999 crore as investor caution grew, especially in smaller-cap funds.