Equity mutual fund inflows in India experienced a decline in August, falling to Rs 424 billion, primarily due to a reduced number of new fund offerings. Despite this dip, systematic investment plan inflows remained robust at Rs 282.7 billion. While thematic and small-cap funds saw reduced inflows, arbitrage funds remained popular. Post navigation Sitharaman hails GST cuts as a huge victory; rejects critics’ ‘Gabbar Singh Tax’ jibe Farm sector: Nitin Gadkari says sugar industry survives due to ethanol; calls for new technology in farming