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Mutual fund inflows over 1 year: Which equity, debt and hybrid categories attracted money despite being in the red?

IN · 2026-09-24

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Key takeaway

Equity and hybrid mutual funds in India attracted inflows despite negative returns, while debt funds saw outflows even with positive returns.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerIndian mutual fund flows diverge — equity and hybrid funds attract inflows despite negative returns, while debt funds see outflows even with positive returns.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onAsset managers with equity/hybrid-heavy portfolios see higher fee income as AUM mix shifts away from debt, while those with debt-heavy portfolios face shrinking revenue and redemption pressure.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs relying on mutual fund distributors or asset managers face tighter liquidity and more aggressive fee structures as the industry adapts to the new AUM mix.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: livemint.com

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