Investors pour Rs 15,700 crore into equity mutual fund schemes in Feb

February inflows most in nine months, debt schemes continue to struggle

The net investments into equity mutual fund (MF) schemes rose to a nine-month high of Rs 15,700 crore in February. Inflows were underpinned by robust collections by new fund offerings (NFO) and higher inflows across sub-categories, shows the latest data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi).

The investments were s in line with the recent trend of retail investors stepping up their buying during phases of market corrections.

"Despite the fall in the markets, investors seem to be making conscious decisions, with their overall preference towards investing in dips becoming evident. Domestic investors continue to place confidence