Inflows into equity mutual funds in India slumped to a one-year low of ₹22,900 crore in May, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). This cooling in investor sentiment marks a significant departure from the record-breaking streaks seen in previous months, reflecting growing caution among retail investors as market…
A New Era for South Korean Capital South Korea’s financial landscape is undergoing a structural transformation as millions of novice retail investors flock to the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), signaling a historic departure from the nation’s traditional obsession with real estate. Throughout 2023 and into early 2024, record-breaking trading volumes have been driven…
Market Headwinds Dampen Retail Investment Enthusiasm Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions in India experienced a 3% decline in the most recent reporting period, falling to ₹31,115 crore as global market volatility spooked retail investors. The slowdown marks a notable cooling in what has been a record-breaking streak for the domestic mutual fund industry, driven primarily…
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) accelerated their exit from the Indian equity markets in May, pulling out ₹14,231 crore as global economic uncertainty and shifting interest rate expectations rattled investor confidence. Data from the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) confirms that this latest wave of selling has pushed total annual outflows beyond the ₹2 lakh crore…