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Indian equity funds saw a record inflow of $5 billion during the selling spree in July.
On August 11, Jin10 reported that despite concerns over U.S. tariffs triggering one of the most severe market sell-offs this year, retail investors in India continued to increase their stock investments in July. Data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India shows that Indian mutual funds focused on equities (which mainly receive funding from individual investors) achieved a record net inflow of 427 billion rupees (approximately $4.9 billion). The funds flowing into monthly systematic investment plans amounted to about 285 billion rupees. The net inflow for the 53rd consecutive month not only highlights retail investors' confidence in the long-term prospects of local stocks but also reflects their willingness to bet on the stock market even during an overall market sell-off. A. Balasubramanian, CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd., stated, "In times of high uncertainty, this proves the resilience and maturity of the Indian market and investors."