Mutual funds collection through NFOs up 6.5% at Rs 66,364 crore in FY24

Asset management companies (AMCs) floated 185 new fund offerings mobilising Rs 66,364 crore in 2023-24, marking a 6.5 per cent increase from the previous year, amidst growing interest of retail investors and significant uptrend in broader markets.

This was higher than Rs 62,342 crore garnered by AMCs through 253 New Fund Offerings (NFOs) in 2022-23.

“The financialisation of savings in India is currently underway, signifying a growing recognition among investors that investing in financial assets is integral to building wealth. With income and expenditure levels rising constantly, there is a heightened need to channel monthly savings into avenues offering higher returns. The substantial inflow of investments into equities underscores a notable shift in investor attitudes and risk appetites,” FYERS Research said in its report.

As India’s growth narrative gains momentum and investment opportunities expand, many unlisted companies seek capital market support. This trend bodes well for investors seeking growth opportunities and aspiring to participate in the long-term journeys of these companies, it added.

As per the FYERS report, the January-March period of 2024 saw the highest number of NFOs at 63 with the fund mobilisation totalling Rs 22,683 crore. This was followed by the October-December period of 2023, when AMCs introduced 49 NFOs and mobilised Rs 16,093 crore.

Usually, NFOs come during a surging market when investor sentiments are high and optimistic. The NFOs were floated to capitalise on the mood of investors and attract their investment as they were willing to invest at that time.