# Mutual fund flows in March reflected a divergence between strong retail participation and pressure on overall assets.

*business · news · 2026-04-10 · Business Today*

## Key points

- Equity mutual fund inflows surged 55.5% in March despite overall industry net outflows.
- SIP contributions hit a record ₹32,087 crore, partly due to a timing spillover from February.
- Exchange-traded funds attracted ₹19,802 crore, indicating a significant shift toward passive investing.
- Liquid and corporate bond funds saw sharp outflows, mainly due to quarter-end treasury adjustments.
- Flexi Cap funds led equity inflows, highlighting investor preference for diversified market cap exposure.

**Countries:** India

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