Mutual funds are increasing their exposure to the healthcare sector, with healthcare allocation rising for the fourth consecutive month in August 2026 to 8.4%, its highest level in 71 months. The allocation increased by 30 basis points month-on-month and 80 basis points year-on-year, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
The report showed that healthcare allocation stood at around 8.1% in July 2026 and 7.6% in August 2025. In April 2026, the allocation was 7.5% and has risen every month since then.
