What Are the Factors Driving Equity Mutual Funds Inflows in November 2025

India’s mutual fund industry witnessed a notable increase in equity inflows in November 2025. Data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) shows that net equity inflows reached ₹29,894 crore, marking a 21% rise from ₹24,671 crore in October. Total assets under management (AUM) also grew, climbing to ₹80.80 lakh crore from ₹79.87 lakh crore in the previous month. Here are the key factors driving the surge in equity inflows.

Strong Appetite Across Fund Categories

Investors continued to favour mid-cap and small-cap schemes, along with flexi-cap funds.

• Mid-Cap Funds: Net inflows rose to ₹4,487 crore in November, up from ₹3,807 crore in October.
• Small-Cap Funds: Saw ₹4,407 crore in inflows, compared with ₹3,476 crore in October.
• Large-Cap Funds: Also attracted more interest, with inflows increasing to ₹1,640 crore versus ₹972 crore in the previous month.

Market participants highlight that despite a relatively subdued year for mid- and small-cap indices, the long-term returns of these segments remain robust, underpinning sustained investor interest.

Also Read: AMFI: Mutual Funds Log ₹29,894 Crore Net Equity Inflows in November 2025

Active Funds vs Index Valuations

Experts emphasise that index-level valuations may not accurately reflect the valuation profiles of actively managed funds.

• Small-cap funds typically have only 10–15% overlap with their benchmark constituents.
• Mid-cap funds may overlap 30–40%, resulting in portfolios that differ significantly in earnings quality, diversification, and valuation levels.

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