In September, equity mutual fund inflows dropped by 10%, but SIP contributions increased by 4% to over Rs 24,000 crore. New SIP registrations reached 6.6 million, with a total SIP AUM at an all-time high of Rs 13.81 lakh crore. The mutual fund industry saw record figures in folio count and investor base.
Banking, consumption and healthcare to lead market gains: Shibani Sircar Kurian
Shibani Sircar Kurian of Kotak Mahindra AMC sees select growth pockets in banking, consumption, and healthcare. She highlights attractive valuations in PSU banks, stock-specific opportunities