Indian Mutual Funds Attract ₹8.55 Lakh Crore Inflows While US Mutual Funds See Massive Outflow

Between January and November 2025 Indian mutual funds recorded net inflows of nearly ₹8.55 lakh crore across all categories, while US investors withdrew money from equity funds and added to debt funds. 

Indian Mutual Funds Record ₹8.55 Lakh Crore Inflows Jan to Nov 2025 

The Association of Mutual Funds in India reported cumulative net inflows of ₹8.55 lakh crore for the period Jan to Nov 2025.  

This figure is about 6.5% lower than the ₹9.14 lakh crore recorded in the same period of the previous year, indicating a modest slowdown but still a sizeable flow of capital into the domestic market. 

Breakdown by Fund Category 

Equity funds attracted the largest share with ₹3.22 lakh crore, followed by debt funds at ₹2.52 lakh crore. Hybrid funds received ₹1.46 lakh crore and other categories, including gold ETF and silver ETFs, added roughly ₹1.35 lakh crore.  

A significant portion of the inflows entered through systematic investment plans, while lump‑sum investments were directed into multi‑asset, gold and silver exchange‑traded funds. 

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Comparison with US Market Flows 

In the United States, equity funds other than ETFs experienced net outflows of approximately ₹90 lakh crore during the same Jan to Nov 2025 window, reflecting investor caution amid high valuations and economic uncertainty.  

Conversely, US debt funds recorded net inflows of about ₹52.86 lakh crore as investors shifted towards lower‑risk assets. 

Conclusion 

The data show divergent investor behaviour, with Indian mutual funds continuing to receive substantial capital across asset classes, while US investors reduced exposure to equity funds and increased holdings in debt funds. 

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