Equity MF Inflows Dip 6% to Rs 28,054 Cr in Dec; Gold ETFs Surge

• Equity mutual fund inflows decreased by 6% month-on-month to Rs 28,054 crore in December 2025, down from Rs 29,911 crore in November.
• Overall mutual fund industry reported net outflows of Rs 66,571 crore, primarily due to sharp withdrawals of Rs 1.32 lakh crore from debt schemes.
• The Indian mutual fund industry's AUM stood at Rs 80.23 lakh crore as of December 2025, growing 19.9% year-on-year.
• Flexi-cap funds led equity inflows with Rs 10,019 crore, while mid-cap and small-cap funds saw moderated inflows.
• Gold ETFs recorded strong inflows of Rs 11,647 crore in December, a significant increase from Rs 3,742 crore in November, marking the strongest monthly inflow in five months.

Why It Matters: Equity MF inflows softened in December, but SIPs remained strong, while debt funds saw significant outflows.