SIP contributions up 10% YoY

Even with all the ups and downs, investors are still putting money into equity funds. Total assets hit ₹35.39 lakh crore, and net inflows grew 8% to nearly ₹26,000 crore.
SIPs (those monthly investment plans) in the first 11 months of the fiscal stood at ₹317,502 crore, about 10% higher than ₹289,352 crore logged in FY25, showing steady confidence from regular investors.

SBI MF tops cash holdings

SBI Mutual Fund held ₹34,704 crore in cash as of end-February 2026, with ICICI Prudential and HDFC AMC among the largest cash holders.
Meanwhile, Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund stands out for keeping 21.64% of its assets in cash, a cautious move compared to others.

Contra, flexi-cap funds also sit on bigger cash buffers

Contra and flexi-cap funds are also sitting on bigger cash buffers (over 12% and nearly 10% of their assets).
Plus, new fund launches brought in almost ₹4,000 crore recently, while investor withdrawals dipped a bit—hinting that people aren't rushing for the exits just yet.