India's Mutual Funds in the month of July, pumped in over ₹45,000 crore into Indian equities, in a month where foreign institutions dumped stock worth over ₹38,200 crore. The SIPs flows continuing to make new records resulted in cash and cash equivalents for these fund houses increasing to ₹1.85 lakh crore from ₹1.82 lakh crore in June. Cash levels increased to 5.46% from 5.34%. Here's a look at the major buying and selling by these fund houses last month, according to Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research:
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SIFs: India's New Investment Frontier for Savvy Investors

  • Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) launched in India on April 1, 2025, bridging mutual funds and PMS.
  • SIFs had ₹5,729 crore AUM by January 2026, with a minimum investment of ₹10 lakh.
  • They offer advanced strategies like derivatives and limited short positions, combining mutual fund transparency with PMS flexibility.
  • SIFs are suitable for experienced investors seeking diversification beyond traditional mutual funds, not for beginners.
  • Investors should have a long-term horizon (3-5 years) due to higher risk and complexity.

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