According to the Association of Mutual Funds in India, equity-oriented schemes saw inflows fall 8.8 percent month-on-month in October 2025 to ₹6,026 crore. Despite the slowdown, SIP investments touched another record level, reflecting retail investors’ continued commitment to disciplined investing. Analysts attributed the moderation to profit-booking in midcap and small-cap categories amid market volatility. However, consistent SIP traction indicates long-term optimism among households, supporting steady accumulation trends in equities despite shorter-term portfolio adjustments and valuation-driven caution.