November Sees ₹8,995 Crore Inflows in Small Cap and Midcap Mutual Funds

As per the latest data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), equity mutual fund inflows for December witnessed a decline of 14.18% on a month-on-month (MoM) basis. Despite this drop, specific categories within equity-oriented mutual funds—midcap and smallcap funds—showed robust growth during November.

Midcap Mutual Funds

Midcap mutual funds continued to attract investor interest in November, with inflows reaching ₹4,883.40 crore. This reflects a growth of 4.38% MoM compared to ₹4,682.90 crore recorded in October.

• Contribution to Equity Inflows: Midcap funds accounted for approximately 13% of the total ₹35,943.49 crore inflows into equity mutual funds.
• Year-to-Date Performance: In FY25 so far, midcap funds have seen cumulative inflows of ₹24,322 crore, indicating sustained investor confidence in this category.

Smallcap Mutual Funds: Robust Momentum

Smallcap mutual funds outperformed their midcap counterparts in terms of MoM growth, registering a 9% increase in November. The inflows amounted to ₹4,111.89 crore, compared to ₹3,771.97 crore in October.

• Contribution to Equity Inflows: Smallcap funds contributed 11% to the total equity mutual fund inflows for November.
• Year-to-Date Performance: Smallcap funds have attracted ₹23,470 crore in FY25 so far, underscoring their appeal among investors seeking high-growth opportunities.

Conclusion 

The data highlights a clear trend: while the overall equity mutual fund inflows dipped, midcap and smallcap funds saw net inflows. 

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