Updated Mar 10, 2026 12:59 IST
AMFI data February 2026: AMFI has presented the data of mutual funds for the month of February…
highlights
- The total AUM of the mutual fund industry increased to Rs 82.03 lakh crore in February.
- Investment in equity funds increased to Rs 25,978 crore.
- However, the pace of investment in gold ETFs slowed down.
Strong investment in equity mutual funds
Investor confidence in equity mutual funds remained intact in February. The total net inflow in this segment was around Rs 25,978 crore, which is more than Rs 24,029 crore in January. Equity AUM also increased to Rs 35.39 lakh crore, compared to Rs 34.87 lakh crore in January. This clearly shows that despite market fluctuations, investors continue to invest in equity funds for the long term.
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Interest in midcap and smallcap funds also increased
Category wise, midcap and smallcap funds also witnessed considerable interest. Investments worth about Rs 4,003 crore came in midcap funds during February, which is more than Rs 3,185 crore in January.
Similarly, investment in smallcap funds also increased to Rs 3,881 crore, whereas last month it was Rs 2,942 crore. Investors’ confidence in large cap funds also remained intact and an inflow of Rs 2,112 crore was recorded in this category.
Gold ETF’s shine fades a bit
While investment in equity funds increased, the pace of investment in gold ETFs slowed down slightly. There was an inflow of about Rs 5,255 crore in Gold ETFs in February, whereas in January this figure was about Rs 24,040 crore.
Mixed stance between ETF and bond funds
Inflows into the ETF segment have also decreased. Investments worth about Rs 4,487 crore came into ETFs in February, whereas in January it was Rs 15,006 crore. There was an outflow of Rs 2,302 crore from corporate bond funds, although this is much less than the outflow of Rs 11,473 crore in January. There was also a withdrawal of Rs 94 crore from credit risk funds.
Increased activity in liquid funds and thematic funds
Tremendous inflows into liquid funds were seen in February. Investment of about Rs 59,077 crore came in this category, which is almost double the investment of Rs 30,682 crore in January. Apart from this, investment in sectoral and thematic funds also increased to Rs 2,987 crore, which was Rs 1,043 crore last month.
Investors’ interest in new fund offering i.e. NFO has also increased. About Rs 4,979 crore was raised through NFO in February, while in January this figure was Rs 1,939 crore.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice in any way. ET NOW Swadesh recommends its readers and viewers to consult their financial advisors before taking any money-related decisions.
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