October sees 19% drop in equity MF inflows amid market uncertainty

Equity mutual fund inflows dipped 19% in October to 24,690 crore as investors adopted a cautious stance amid market uncertainty. While SIPs saw a marginal rise, debt funds attracted 1.60 lakh crore, primarily driven by liquid and overnight schemes. Hybrid categories also witnessed increased inflows, signaling a focus on diversification and risk management.