April 2026 Sees Strong Mutual Fund Buying in BFSI, FMCG, and Healthcare Sectors
Mutual Funds: BFSI, FMCG, Healthcare lead buying in April 2026
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In April 2026, the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), and Healthcare sectors led mutual fund investments, as reported by Ambit Institutional Equities. The overall equity assets under management (AUM) rose by 11.9% to ₹33.9 trillion, reflecting a long-term shift towards equity funds, which now comprise 52% of total AUM.
- 01The overall cash levels held by funds increased by 7.1%, totaling ₹1.98 trillion.
- 02Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) flows decreased to ₹311 billion, while net equity inflows slightly rose to ₹434 billion.
- 03Flexi-cap schemes led net inflows with ₹101 billion, followed by Small-cap and Mid-cap schemes at ₹69 billion and ₹66 billion, respectively.
- 04The AUM of equity funds has grown from 36% in April 2020 to 52% in April 2026.
- 05Individual ownership of domestic mutual funds increased from 44% in March 2014 to 60% in April 2026.
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According to a report by Ambit Institutional Equities, April 2026 saw significant mutual fund buying in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), and Healthcare sectors. The overall equity assets under management (AUM) grew by 11.9% to ₹33.9 trillion. Cash levels held by funds also increased by 7.1%, reaching ₹1.98 trillion. Despite a slight dip in Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions to ₹311 billion, net equity inflows rose marginally to ₹434 billion. Flexi-cap schemes emerged as the top performers, attracting ₹101 billion in net inflows, followed by Small-cap and Mid-cap schemes at ₹69 billion and ₹66 billion, respectively. Over the past six years, the composition of domestic mutual funds has shifted significantly, with equity funds now comprising 52% of total AUM, up from 36% in April 2020. Individual ownership of domestic mutual funds has also increased substantially, from 44% in March 2014 to 60% as of April 2026.
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The growth in mutual fund investments, particularly in equity, indicates a shift in investor confidence and market dynamics, which could lead to increased funding for businesses in the BFSI, FMCG, and Healthcare sectors.
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