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India's Mutual Fund Industry Hits Record AUM as Equity Inflows Decline for Fourth Month

Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions reached an all-time high in April 2025, while investor caution drove a shift toward debt, hybrid, and thematic funds.

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MFs in April 2025: Equity fund inflows decline, SIPs soar to record levels

Overview

  • Net inflows into equity mutual funds fell 3.2% month-on-month to Rs 24,269 crore in April 2025, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline.
  • Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions surged to a record Rs 26,632 crore, with active SIP accounts increasing to 8.38 crore.
  • The mutual fund industry's total assets under management (AUM) climbed to an all-time high of Rs 70 lakh crore, up from Rs 65.74 lakh crore in March.
  • Debt mutual funds rebounded strongly with inflows of Rs 2.19 lakh crore in April, reversing outflows of Rs 2.02 lakh crore in March.
  • Sectoral/thematic funds saw a significant 1,076% rise in inflows to Rs 2,001 crore, reflecting strong investor interest in specialized strategies.