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This schedule contains summary financial information from the AIM Blue
Chip Fund Class C Shares April 30, 2000 semiannual report.

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<NAME> AIM EQUITY FUNDS, INC.

   <NUMBER> 10
   <NAME> AIM BLUE CHIP FUND CLASS C SHARES

                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               APR-30-2000
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