Mutual fund trends: Equity inflows moderate in September at Rs 30,421 crore, Gold ETFs attract record interest; Debt funds face withdrawals

Equity mutual fund inflows slowed in September, marking the 55th consecutive month of positive flows. Gold ETFs attracted record investments, signaling a shift towards precious metals. Debt funds saw substantial outflows due to institutional redemptions. Overall mutual fund AUM saw a modest rise despite market volatility.