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AMFI’s February 2026 data reveals a market pausing for breath amid global tariff jitters and steady domestic growth.
EquiRs42,106 crore (led by liquid funds’ Rs59,077 crore), but total inflows halved to Rs94,530 crore from January’s frenzy, as passive funds (ETFs/index) plunged post-record highs. Gold ETFs crashed 78%, hinting at profit-booking amid softening bullion prices.
SIP resilience shines through—near Rs26,000 crore—cementing disciplined investing as India’s savings superpower, even as AUM hit Rs82 lakh crore. For wealth managers, this screams tactical mid/small tilts for NRIs eyeing rupee rebound, but watch debt for RBI cues. Bullish long-term, prudent nowty inflows edged up 8% month-on-month to Rs25,978 crore, with flexi-cap leading at Rs 6,924 crore, while midcaps (Rs4,002 crore) and smallcaps (Rs3,881 crore) surged 26-32%, signaling retail chase for growth despite elevated valuations. Debt funds held firm at Rs 42,106 crore (led by liquid funds’ Rs 59,077 crore), but total inflows halved to Rs 94,530 crore from January’s frenzy, as passive funds (ETFs/index) plunged post-record highs. Gold ETFs crashed 78%, hinting at profit-booking amid softening bullion prices.
SIP resilience shines through—near Rs 26,000 crore—cementing disciplined investing as India’s savings superpower, even as AUM hit Rs 82 lakh crore. For wealth managers, this screams tactical mid/small tilts for NRIs eyeing rupee rebound, but watch debt for RBI cues. Bullish long-term, prudent now

 

 

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