# India equity mutual fund investment trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-equity-mutual-fund-investment-trends
> Updated: 2026-08-11T11:44:46.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In July, net investment in Indian equity mutual fund schemes decreased by 15 percent month-on-month, totaling 24,697 crore rupees. This decline was linked to investor caution concerning high valuations and limited returns in specific segments.

While overall equity inflows dropped, small-cap and mid-cap funds experienced significant activity, with small-cap funds recording a record 7,768 crore rupees in net investment. Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions showed resilience, rising slightly to 31,961 crore rupees. 

The broader mutual fund industry shifted toward debt-oriented schemes, including liquid, overnight, and money market funds. As a result, total Assets Under Management (AUM) for the industry grew by 4.3 percent month-on-month to reach 85.76 lakh crore rupees.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: India equity mutual fund inflows fall 15% in July

India's equity mutual fund inflows dropped 15% to 24,697 crore rupees in July, though small-cap and mid-cap funds saw record interest and SIP contributions continued to rise.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-equity-mutual-fund-inflows-fall-15-in-july

### 2026-07-25: Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund sees 529% surge in short interest in July

Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund’s short interest jumped 529% in July to 10,794 shares, while several institutional investors, including Lazard and UBS, increased their holdings.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morgan-stanley-india-investment-fund-sees-529-surge-in-short-interest-in-july

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