Equities as an investment class has traditionally been on the less-favoured list, but that scenario has been changing. Retail investors, encouraged by the strong performance, are increasing their participation in the Indian stock market, through regular periodic contributions, popularly known as systematic investment plans (SIP), or one-time larger lump-sum investments, as well as through new fund offerings from various mutual funds. Nearly Rs 19,000 crore of inflows a month into mutual funds come through SIPs now.
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