Investors continued to pour money into equity mutual funds in August, with inflows reaching ₹38,239 crore. Systematic investment plans (SIPs) also saw a record high of ₹23,547 crore. Debt funds attracted ₹45,169 crore. The mutual fund industry’s total average assets under management surged to ₹66.04 lakh crore.
Dividends & bonus issues: LIC, Asian Paints among 35 stocks turning ex-record date this week. How many do you own?
Around 35 companies, including LIC, HUL, Asian Paints and IndusInd Bank, have fixed record dates for dividends, bonus issues and buybacks in the upcoming week.