Equity mutual funds experienced a 21% drop in inflows in August, totaling ₹33,430 crore, due to weaker retail investor interest and fewer new scheme launches. While SIP inflows remained relatively stable, debt funds saw outflows of ₹7,980 crore, primarily from liquid schemes. Sectoral funds witnessed the most significant decline, while flexicap funds remained popular.
Policy stability, relief on STT and LTCG key to winning back FPIs: Sudip Bandyopadhyay
Foreign investors are pulling money from Indian markets. Experts urge India to rethink taxes like STT and LTCG. Policy consistency is also a major concern