Equity capital markets have been buoyant for the last few years. So far in 2018, there has been a rocky ride with the markets correcting and then making new highs lately on the back of a sharp appreciation in certain stocks. Retail investors have been the backbone of the markets, with investments through diversified equity funds and balanced funds. Systematic Investment Plans (SIP) have been the preferred route and their flows have been increasing every month, which currently stand at Rs 7300 crore/month. In addition, lump sum flows have only added to the overall flows. In fact, it is the strong domestic flow in the capital market that has acted as a counterbalance to volatile foreign flows.
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