The Economic Times

Mutual funds raise cash by Rs 3,500 crore in February amid volatility; kitty at Rs 2.09 lakh crore

Mutual funds boosted their cash reserves by Rs 3,544 crore in February 2026, reaching a total of Rs 2.09 lakh crore. This marks a slight increase in cash as a percentage of total assets under management. Several large fund houses, including SBI Mutual Fund and PPFAS Mutual Fund, hold significant cash positions.