Why did equity mutual fund inflows drop by 22% in May?

Equity mutual funds experienced a dip in inflows during May, falling to ₹19,013 crore as investors turned cautious amid high stock valuations. Despite this, SIP investments reached a record ₹26,688 crore. Debt funds saw outflows, while hybrid funds, particularly arbitrage funds, gained traction. Overall AUM for the mutual fund industry increased, driven by market gains.