Flexi-cap mutual funds log ₹50,000 crore inflows in first seven months

Flexi-cap mutual fund schemes have emerged as a preferred investment vehicle for Indian equity investors, recording robust inflows that signal confidence in market-cap agnostic strategies. Data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) shows net inflows of approximately ₹50,000 crore during the first seven months of 2026, up 27 per cent from the corresponding period in the previous year.

The category has expanded significantly on both investor and asset metrics. The number of investor folios in flexi-cap funds climbed to 2.44 crore in July 2026 from 1.94 crore a year earlier, adding around 50 lakh new accounts. Assets under management swelled to approximately ₹6 lakh crore as of July 2026, compared with ₹4.94 lakh crore in July 2025, demonstrating the category's growing appeal among retail investors seeking flexibility across market capitalisation segments.

While monthly inflow momentum showed signs of moderation in July, flexi-cap funds maintained their commanding position within equity mutual fund flows. The category attracted ₹4,709 crore in July, compared with ₹5,231 crore in the preceding month, though the slight sequential decline did not diminish the overall strength of investor interest in the category.

The sustained growth reflects a broader investor shift towards equity strategies that permit dynamic asset allocation across large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap stocks, allowing fund managers to capitalise on opportunities across market segments without adhering to rigid capitalisation-based constraints.