In August, 7 equity mutual funds recorded monthly inflows of over ₹1,000 crore. Out of a total of 694 equity funds, 268 funds saw net inflows, while 426 experienced outflows. Among the top performers, around seven are newer funds, as per The Economic Times report.
| Fund Name | Monthly Inflow (₹ Crore) | Total AUM in August (₹ Crore) |
| Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund | 1,759 | 1,15,000 |
| SBI Arbitrage Opportunities Fund | 1,730 | 41,554 |
| Tata Arbitrage Fund | 1,305 | 18,596 |
| HDFC Flexi Cap Fund | 1,293 | 81,935 |
| Aditya Birla SL Arbitrage Fund | 1,270 | 23,581 |
| Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund | 1,171 | 34,779 |
| ICICI Pru Equity-Arbitrage Fund | 1,066 | 32,592 |
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund topped the list with an inflow of ₹1,759 crore, raising its total Assets Under Management (AUM) to ₹1.15 lakh crore in August, up from ₹1.13 lakh crore in July. The fund remains the largest active flexi-cap fund by AUM.
HDFC Flexi Cap Fund received ₹1,293 crore in inflows, taking its AUM to ₹81,935 crore, up from ₹80,642 crore in the previous month.
SBI Arbitrage Opportunities Fund and Tata Arbitrage Fund attracted ₹1,730 crore and ₹1,305 crore, respectively. Their AUMs stood at ₹41,554 crore and ₹18,596 crore in August.
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August saw strong inflows in select equity and arbitrage mutual funds, reflecting investor interest in flexi-cap, midcap, and arbitrage strategies. While some funds continue to attract substantial capital, overall market participation remains mixed, with several funds experiencing outflows. Investors should continue to monitor fund performance and market conditions before making investment decisions.
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Published on: Sep 16, 2025, 1:14 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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