Mutual funds bought Rs 15,900 crore of stocks in July while FIIs sold Rs 11,000 crore. Axis Bank, INDO-MIM and Kotak Mahindra Bank saw major buying, while ICICI Bank, Eternal and Reliance Industries faced selling. Buying remained strong across large, mid and smallcap segments, reflecting active portfolio repositioning by fund managers.

Among the 11 sub-categories, small-cap funds received the highest inflow at Rs 7,767 crore, marking the highest-ever inflow in the category.

Equity mutual fund inflows dropped 15% to ₹24,697 crore in July, reflecting a moderation in investment pace.

Retail investor activity in equity funds dipped by almost fifteen percent in July, indicating a cautious approach towards market trends. Conversely, systematic investment plans…