The market has remained weak in March 2026. The Nifty declined by 11.3 percent — a drop considered significant. Consequently, the total Assets Under Management (AUM) of mutual funds fell by 10 per cent to Rs 73.7 lakh crore, and equity AUM also witnessed a decline. However, the banking sector continued to attract the highest level of investment, with HDFC Bank emerging as the most widely held stock.
