Topic
equity funds
Finance Flat Nifty Hides Wide Two-Year Gap Between Top and Bottom Equity Fund Performers
Over the two years ended August 10, 2026, the Nifty 50 delivered annualised price returns of just 0.4 per cent (1.7 per cent total return), yet actively-managed equity funds ranged from a 10 per cent loss to a 20 per cent gain. A bl.portfolio analysis of 449 schemes found 52 per cent of funds beat their benchmarks, with outperformance concentrated in multi-cap, flexi-cap and small-cap categories and in larger fund houses.
Business India equity fund inflows hit 12-month low as West Asia risks rattle markets
Net inflows into Indian equity mutual funds declined to Rs 22,908 crore in May, down 40% from April and the lowest in 12 months, according to AMFI. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and rising crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. Monthly SIP contributions remained steady at Rs 30,954 crore, providing stability despite broader market volatility.