The market turmoil failed to dent the sentiment of retail investors as they poured in Rs 19,705 crore in equity-oriented mutual fund (MF) schemes in February. This was the 12th consecutive month of inflows into the equity category.
The data from Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) shows that all the 11 categories of equity funds recorded net inflows. Among the equity categories, flexicap and sectoral funds saw net inflows of Rs 3,873.56 crore and Rs 3,441 crore respectively.
Inflows through the systematic investment plan (SIP) continued to remain strong at Rs 11,437.70 crore, only Rs 79 crore lower