Mutual fund SIP inflows at record high, rises marginally to Rs 26,688 crore
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Mutual fund SIP inflows hit a record high of Rs 26,688 crore in May 2025, propelling the industry's AUM past Rs 70 lakh crore. Retail participation and consistent SIP inflows drove this growth, with contributing accounts reaching 8.56 crore. While equity inflows moderated, the industry marked its 51st consecutive month of positive equity inflows, showcasing maturing investment behavior.
By Surbhi Khanna, ET Online
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The mutual fund SIP inflows were at record high levels in May as the inflows surged marginally by 0.21% to Rs 26,688 crore against Rs 26,632 crore in April.
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Retail Mutual Fund Folios (Equity + Hybrid + Solution Oriented Schemes) were at 18,84,31,250 for the month of May 2025 as against 18,71,05,719 in April 2025. The retail AUM (Equity + Hybrid + Solution Oriented Schemes) stood at Rs 42,19,541 crore for May 2025 while the April 2025 AUM was Rs 40,29,311 crore.
The number of new SIPs registered in May 2025 stood at 59,14,788 whereas in April 2025 stood at 46.01 lakh. The number of contributing SIP accounts stood at 8.56 crore in May 2025 and was recorded at 8.38 crore in April.
The mutual fund folios are at 23,83,12,770 as of May 2025 against 23,62,95,024 as of April 2025.
Mutual fund industry’s net AUM stands at Rs 72,19,610.69 crore for the month of May 2025. The net AUM for the month of April 2025 was Rs 69,99,837.94 crore.
“The Indian mutual fund industry has crossed Rs 70 lakh crore in AUM reaching new highs, driven by resilient retail participation and consistent SIP inflows. The growth of SIP is particularly encouraging, indicating a shift towards disciplined, long-term investment,” said Venkat Chalasani, Chief Executive, AMFI.
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“Monthly SIP contributions stood at a record Rs 26,688 crore, with the number of contributing accounts rising to an all-time high of 8.56 crore,” he added.
“Equity inflows moderated to Rs 19,013 crore this month, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amidst market volatility. Such phases often witness a natural reallocation towards hybrid and arbitrage schemes, offering a more balanced approach during uncertain times. The trend highlights the maturing investment behaviour among Indian investors. Notably, May also marked the industry’s 51st consecutive month of positive equity inflows,” he further added.
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The SIP AUM stood at Rs 14.61 lakh crore for the month of May 2025 against Rs 13.89 lakh crore for the month of April 2025. Also Read | AMFI Data: Equity mutual fund inflows decline 22% to Rs 19,000 crore in May
Retail Mutual Fund Folios (Equity + Hybrid + Solution Oriented Schemes) were at 18,84,31,250 for the month of May 2025 as against 18,71,05,719 in April 2025. The retail AUM (Equity + Hybrid + Solution Oriented Schemes) stood at Rs 42,19,541 crore for May 2025 while the April 2025 AUM was Rs 40,29,311 crore.
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The number of new SIPs registered in May 2025 stood at 59,14,788 whereas in April 2025 stood at 46.01 lakh. The number of contributing SIP accounts stood at 8.56 crore in May 2025 and was recorded at 8.38 crore in April.
The mutual fund folios are at 23,83,12,770 as of May 2025 against 23,62,95,024 as of April 2025.
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Mutual fund industry’s net AUM stands at Rs 72,19,610.69 crore for the month of May 2025. The net AUM for the month of April 2025 was Rs 69,99,837.94 crore.
“The Indian mutual fund industry has crossed Rs 70 lakh crore in AUM reaching new highs, driven by resilient retail participation and consistent SIP inflows. The growth of SIP is particularly encouraging, indicating a shift towards disciplined, long-term investment,” said Venkat Chalasani, Chief Executive, AMFI.
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“Monthly SIP contributions stood at a record Rs 26,688 crore, with the number of contributing accounts rising to an all-time high of 8.56 crore,” he added.
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“Equity inflows moderated to Rs 19,013 crore this month, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amidst market volatility. Such phases often witness a natural reallocation towards hybrid and arbitrage schemes, offering a more balanced approach during uncertain times. The trend highlights the maturing investment behaviour among Indian investors. Notably, May also marked the industry’s 51st consecutive month of positive equity inflows,” he further added.
