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Gold ETF Inflows Surge 34% as Equity Mutual Funds Attract ₹38,440 Crore in April

Gold ETF inflows in India jumped 34% month-on-month to ₹3,040 crore in April, driven by geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, actively managed equity mutual funds attracted net inflows of ₹38,440 crore, with flexi-cap funds leading at ₹10,147 crore. The overall mutual fund industry saw inflows of ₹3.22 lakh crore, with debt funds contributing ₹2.47 lakh crore. The industry's assets under management rose 12.2% to ₹73.73 lakh crore by the end of FY26.

Key Points: Gold ETF Inflows Jump 34% in April, Equity Funds Attract ₹38,440 Crore

  • Gold ETF inflows surge 34% to ₹3,040 crore
  • Equity funds attract ₹38,440 crore
  • Flexi-cap funds lead with ₹10,147 crore inflows
  • Industry AUM rises 12.2% to ₹73.73 lakh crore
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Gold ETF inflows jump 34 pc in April, equity mutual funds attract Rs 38,440 crore

Gold ETF inflows rise 34% to ₹3,040 crore in April amid US-Iran tensions. Equity mutual funds see strong participation with ₹38,440 crore net inflows.

"The mutual fund industry in India continued to witness strong investor participation in April - Association of Mutual Funds in India"

New Delhi, May 11

The mutual fund industry in India continued to witness strong investor participation in April, with overall industry inflows rising to Rs 3.22 lakh crore, while gold exchange traded funds recorded robust growth amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty surrounding tensions between the US and Iran, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India on Monday.

The data also showed that actively managed equity mutual funds attracted net inflows of Rs 38,440.20 crore during the month.

Inflows across equity categories remained healthy, with flexi-cap funds leading the segment by attracting inflows of Rs 10,147.85 crore in April.

Meanwhile, small-cap funds saw net investments worth Rs 6,885.90 crore.

Mid-cap funds also witnessed strong investor interest with inflows of Rs 6,551.40 crore during the month, while large-cap funds received inflows of Rs 2,524.61 crore.

Meanwhile, net inflows into gold ETFs stood at Rs 3,040.3 crore in April, marking a 34 per cent rise on a month-on-month basis. The net assets under management (AUM) of gold ETFs stood at Rs 1.78 lakh crore as of April 30.

Globally, too, investors returned to gold ETFs in April.

According to the World Gold Council, global gold ETFs recorded inflows worth $6.6 billion during the month, with all regions witnessing positive flows led by European funds.

On the debt side, mutual funds recorded inflows of Rs 2.47 lakh crore in April, supported by strong participation in overnight and liquid fund categories.

Overnight funds attracted inflows of Rs 31,420.45 crore, while liquid funds saw investments worth Rs 1.65 lakh crore during the month.

Earlier in April, the domestic mutual fund industry closed FY26 with assets under management (AUM) rising 12.2 per cent to Rs 73.73 lakh crore, adding Rs 8 lakh crore to its asset base over the year despite sustained equity market volatility.

- IANS

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Nisha Z
Mutual fund industry is booming but I hope SEBI keeps an eye on small-cap fund risks. Rs 6,885 crore in small-caps is huge. Many retail investors might not understand the volatility involved.
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Siddharth J
Gold ETFs jumping 34% is no surprise given the US-Iran tensions. Bharatmata ki jai! But I think investors shouldn't go overboard - gold is good but equities have given better long-term returns in India. Flexi-cap funds are my personal favourite.
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Kavya N
It's good to see disciplined investing habits growing in India. My advice to young investors: start SIPs in flexi-cap funds and keep some gold ETFs for stability. Don't chase quick returns in small-caps.
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James A
As an NRI, I'm impressed by India's mutual fund growth. The AUM crossing Rs 73 lakh crore is remarkable. But I hope the industry focuses on better financial literacy too, especially in rural areas where people still rely on unregulated schemes.
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Vikram M
Gold has always been part of Indian households. Now with ETFs, it's easier and safer. But Rs 3,040 crore in one month? That shows how nervous people are about global conflicts. Let's hope diplomacy wins over war. 🕊️
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