Mint Quick Edit | Retail investors seem to be going long on India’s stock market—as mutual fund data shows
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Summary
Data shows households pouring money into mutual funds amid a stock market slump. This speaks of confidence in indices eventually riding back up on the real economy’s strength. If the global AI mania subsides, perhaps foreign flows will return.
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceLivemint - Opinion
PublishedTuesday, 13 October 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 63 million MSMEs
Key Numbers
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Fiscal deficit target: 4.4% of GDP
GST collection: Rs 1.87 lakh crore/month avg
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
LeftCentreRight