Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) inflows continued to remain resilient despite consolidation in Indian stock markets, supporting the overall growth in the mutual fund industry, according to a report by Nuvama.
The report stated that while markets have been witnessing consolidation, SIP flows have remained strong, aiding the industry’s volume growth. It stated, “While markets continue to consolidate, SIP flows remain resilient aiding industry volume growth”.
February equity inflows data
According to the report, robust SIP inflows of Rs 29,900 crore in February 2026, though slightly lower by 3.7 per cent month-on-month (MoM), along with lumpsum inflows of Rs 7,760 crore, which increased by 4.6 per cent MoM, supported overall inflows into equity schemes.
As a result, active equity net inflows for February 2026 stood at Rs 37,600 crore, marking a decline of 2.1 per cent on a month-on-month basis.
NFOs drive sharp growth
The report further highlighted that active equity flows through existing schemes and new fund offers (NFOs) stood at Rs 336 billion and Rs 4,000 crore respectively. While flows through existing schemes declined by 10.6 per cent MoM, inflows through NFOs witnessed a sharp rise of 395.8 per cent during the same period.
AUM sees modest growth
Market weakness during the month also had an impact on assets under management. The Nifty 50 index declined by 0.56 per cent on a month-on-month basis, which led to a relatively modest growth in total active equity assets under management (AUM). According to the report, total active equity AUM grew by 1.6 per cent MoM to reach Rs 44.4 lakh core.
Strong FY26 inflows
Despite the short-term moderation in flows, the report highlighted strong inflows on a financial year-to-date basis. For the year-to-date FY26 period, active equity net inflows stood at Rs 4.1 lakh crore, which accounts for 11.1 per cent of the opening AUM.
SIP and lumpsum trends
The report further noted that for February 2026, active equity net inflows, excluding arbitrage, index funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs), declined by 2.1 per cent MoM to Rs 37,600 crore. For the year-to-date FY26 period, SIP inflows into active equity schemes stood at Rs 3.2 lakh crore, while lumpsum active equity net inflows came in at Rs 91,600 crore, the report added.