Flexi-Cap Funds & Gold ETFs Shine Amidst Equity Mutual Fund Dip in December

• Indian mutual fund AUM slightly eased to Rs 80.2 lakh crore in December 2025, down from Rs 80.8 lakh crore in November, due to volatile markets and FII outflows.
• Equity mutual funds recorded net inflows of Rs 28,054 crore, marking the 58th consecutive month of positive equity flows, with strong retail participation adding 26.4 lakh new folios.
• Flexi-cap funds led equity inflows with a 23.2% month-on-month rise to Rs 10,019 crore, boosted by the new Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund.
• Gold ETF inflows hit an all-time high of Rs 11,000 crore in December, with silver ETFs also attracting significant interest, reflecting their role as a strategic hedge.
• SIP inflows reached a record Rs 31,002 crore, and SIP assets stood at Rs 16.63 lakh crore, indicating sustained investor commitment despite market fluctuations.

Why It Matters: Despite overall AUM dip, flexi-cap funds, gold ETFs, and SIPs saw record inflows, highlighting investor confidence.