Business | Oct 21, 2024 | 6 min read Mid and small-cap MFs attract Rs 30,350cr in H1

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Mid-cap and small-cap mutual fund schemes have continued to attract strong investor interest, garnering nearly Rs 30,350 crore in inflows during the April-September period of the current financial year, driven by impressive returns delivered by these segments.

In comparison, the cumulative inflow into mid-cap and small-cap funds stood at Rs 32,924 crore during the same period last year, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi).

The inflow trend persists despite concerns raised by market regulator Sebi over heightened inflows into small-cap and mid-cap funds, as experts believe investors will continue to favour these categories for their potential to deliver high returns.

“Small caps will continue to grow at a faster rate for years to come. I expect the inflows to continue as Indians want to invest in the high-growth sectors.  Small cap funds should be seen as an integral part of one’s portfolio allocation and not a tactical play,” Trust Mutual Fund CEO Sandeep Bagla said.

Individually, mid-cap funds saw an inflow of Rs 14,756 crore and small-cap funds attracted Rs 15,586 crore in the first half of FY25. This aggregates the total inflow to Rs 30,342 crore, the data showed.

Mid-cap and small-cap indices have posted gains of about 20% and 24%, respectively, this financial year, outperforming both the Nifty and large-cap indices.
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While the previous year saw even higher returns that led to higher inflows, the current performance continues to draw investor interest.PTI