Investments in more than 1000 mutual fund stocks have increased.

The number of shares invested by mutual fund companies has increased beyond 1000. As of June 30, 2023, mutual funds held a total of 1,023.79 crore shares of equity and equity-related instruments in India, according to the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). This represents a 10.3% increase from the previous quarter.

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The survey revealed that the number of stocks invested by mutual fund companies has increased and this number is close to 1,000.

Mutual fund companies invest in equity and other financial instruments through various types of funds. It has been found that the number of shares invested by mutual fund companies has increased.

With the asset value under management of mutual fund companies being over Rs 48 lakh crore, more than half of this is in equity funds, according to an analysis of data related to mutual fund investment by the trade daily 'Business Standard'.

The number of stocks invested by mutual fund companies was 782 in 2020, and now it has increased to 983.

The increase in mutual fund holdings is due to a number of factors, including,

Strong economic growth: The Indian economy is expected to grow at 7.3% in the current financial year, which is driving corporate earnings growth. This is making stocks more attractive to mutual funds.

Rising interest rates: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been raising interest rates in an effort to combat inflation. This is making fixed-income investments less attractive, which is driving investors towards stocks.

Increasing investor awareness: Investors are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of mutual funds, such as diversification and professional management. This is leading to an increase in inflows into mutual funds.

Funds seeking new opportunities for investment, cap on equity investment and monetization nature are considered to be the reasons for this. Smallcap funds have also been found to attract more investment.

The increase in mutual fund holdings is a positive sign for the Indian stock market. It suggests that investors are confident in the long-term growth prospects of the Indian economy. This is likely to support valuations and lead to further gains in the stock market.