In October 2023, mutual funds significantly increased stakes in Nifty 50, Midcap 100, and Small-cap 100 stocks, with notable net buying in companies like Bajaj Auto and L&T Finance Holdings. Favorable sectors included Automobiles, Consumer, Utilities, and Insurance, reflecting a monthly rise in their weights. Conversely, Banking, Technology, Capital Goods, and Metals experienced reduced weights. Private Banks, Technology, and Autos were top sector holdings. Sectors like Real Estate, Insurance, Cement, Textiles, and Utilities gained value, while Consumer, Oil & Gas, Private Banks, Utilities, and Technology saw at least a 1% decline in mutual fund ownership compared to the BSE 200.