Mint Quick Edit | Will mutual funds keep supporting India’s stock indices or will this Atlas shrug?
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Summary
Equity mutual funds have played a heroic role in propping share indices up. But inflows flagged a bit in April. Is this a cause for worry? Or can India count on steady retail participation via systematic investment plans?
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Livemint - Opinion
Published Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 63 million MSMEs
Key Numbers
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Fiscal deficit target: 4.4% of GDP
GST collection: Rs 1.87 lakh crore/month avg
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right