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Mutual funds add Rs 12700 crore cash in April even as markets surged
Economy
Published on 14 May 2026
Why did they hold more cash as stocks jumped
In April, Indian mutual funds increased cash holdings by over Rs 12,700 crore, taking total cash to about Rs 1.98 lakh crore, despite a strong market rebound. While some fund houses added to their cash buffers, others cut back, signaling uneven positioning across the industry. SBI Mutual Fund emerged as the biggest cash holder among peers.
- Mutual funds lifted cash holdings by over Rs 12,700 crore in April
- Total cash reserves rose to around Rs 1.98 lakh crore
- Cash increases happened even during Nifty 50 and Sensex gains
- SBI Mutual Fund held the largest cash reserves
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