AMFI Data: Mutual Fund Mobilisation Climbs to ₹15.25 Lakh Crore in September 2026; Debt Funds See ₹1.83 Lakh Crore Net Outflow

In September 2026, mutual funds experienced diverse trends across different categories. Debt schemes faced significant liquidations due to institutional withdrawals, while equity funds demonstrated resilience with increased net inflows despite market pressures. 

The total funds mobilized in September 2026 witnessed a substantial increase of ₹1,15,731.33 crore compared to the previous month.  

This growth represents a positive sequential increase of 8.21% from the ₹14,09,425.16 crore mobilized in August 2026, bringing the total funds mobilized for September 2026 to ₹15,25,156.49 crore. 

Debt Schemes Performance for September 2026 

Debt schemes witnessed substantial liquidations, driven by institutional withdrawals. The Overnight Fund saw its schemes increase from 38 to 40, with net flow improving by 76.25% to -₹7,281.20 crore. However, its net AUM decreased by 7.45% to ₹84,032.57 crore, compared to the previous month.  

The Liquid Fund's net flow plummeted by 580.30% to -₹95,743.20 crore, with net AUM dropping by 12.84% to ₹6,25,847.01 crore. 

The Ultra Short Term Fund maintained its number of schemes at 26, but its net flow fell by 375.55% to -₹11,728.87 crore, and net AUM declined by 8.40% to ₹1,20,693.10 crore.  

Similarly, the Money Market Fund's net flow dropped by 533.30% to -₹50,846.21 crore, with net AUM decreasing by 14.48% to ₹2,90,669.69 crore. 

Equity Schemes Resilience for September 2026 

Equity schemes showed resilience with increased net inflows. The Multi Cap Fund added 1 scheme, bringing the total to 33, with net flow rising by 3.40% to ₹3,859.55 crore, despite a 3.28% decrease in net AUM to ₹2,48,188.16 crore, compared to the previous month.  

The Large Cap Fund's net flow improved by 174.91% to ₹859.47 crore, though net AUM fell by 5.63% to ₹3,90,384.40 crore. 

The Small Cap Fund maintained its schemes at 36, with net flow increasing by 13.36% to ₹9,038.57 crore, while net AUM slightly decreased by 0.88% to ₹4,61,751.59 crore.  

The Flexi Cap Fund added 1 scheme, with net flow rising by 32.46% to ₹6,701.80 crore, although net AUM decreased by 3.76% to ₹5,88,389.52 crore. 

Hybrid and Other Schemes for September 2026 

Hybrid schemes faced challenges, with the Arbitrage Fund's net flow dropping by 204.42% to -₹3,956.38 crore, and net AUM decreasing by 1.50% to ₹2,97,632.33 crore, compared to the previous month.  

Life Cycle Funds saw growth, with new entries and increased net flows. The Life Cycle Fund (10 Years Maturity) doubled its schemes to 2, with net flow rising by 641.93% to ₹32.20 crore, and net AUM increasing by 154.35% to ₹50.26 crore. 

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Exchange Traded Funds and Index Funds  

ETFs experienced growth in precious metal strategies, with Gold ETF's net flow increasing by 71.40% to ₹4,450.61 crore, despite a 2.54% decrease in net AUM to ₹1,86,310.44 crore, compared to the previous month.  

Silver ETF's net flow rose by 55.38% to ₹1,974.32 crore, with net AUM decreasing by 4.51% to ₹81,636.34 crore. Index Funds saw a mixed performance, with Equity Funds' net flow rising by 10.72% to ₹2,649.34 crore, while net AUM decreased by 4.55% to ₹2,39,806.84 crore. 

Conclusion 

September 2026 displayed varied mutual fund performances. Debt schemes faced liquidations, with Overnight Fund's net flow improving by 76.25% to -₹7,281.20 crore. Equity schemes showed resilience, with Multi Cap Fund's net flow rising by 3.40% to ₹3,859.55 crore. Hybrid schemes faced challenges, while ETFs saw growth in precious metal strategies. 

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