Overview

• The mutual fund industry's assets under management (AUM) surged to ₹65.74 lakh crore by March 2025, a 23.11% increase from ₹53.40 lakh crore in March 2024.
• FY25 saw total net inflows of ₹8.15 lakh crore, with equity schemes attracting ₹4.17 lakh crore and debt funds rebounding with ₹1.38 lakh crore after three years of outflows.
• Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions rose 45.24% year-on-year to ₹2.89 lakh crore, boosting SIP assets to ₹13.35 lakh crore, approximately 20% of total AUM.
• The number of mutual fund folios increased by 32% to a record 23.45 crore, reflecting higher retail participation and growing investor confidence.
• As of April 2025, AUM briefly touched ₹70 lakh crore, though equity inflows declined for the fourth consecutive month, signaling a potential shift in investor behavior.