Equity mutual funds saw a sharp slowdown in inflows in May, falling to their lowest level in a year as geopolitical tensions in West Asia, rising crude oil prices and market volatility weighed on investor sentiment, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).

Among the 11 sub-categories, flexi cap funds remained investors favourite, attracting the highest inflow of Rs 5,175 crore in May, compared with a record-high inflow of Rs 10,147…

May SIP Data: The monthly inflows remained above the Rs 30,000 crore mark for the third consecutive month. On yearly basis, the SIP inflows went up 16% from Rs 26,688 crore in May…

The volatile equity markets and cloud over economic growth have taken its toll on inflows into mutual fund schemes including that of SIP in May.

Equity mutual funds saw continued inflows in May 2026, with SIP contributions above Rs 30,000 crore and MF assets reaching Rs 81.58 lakh crore.

Mutual fund equity inflows drop 40% month-on-month to a one-year low amid market volatility and economic uncertainty.