The Indian mutual fund industry’s total Assets Under Management (AUM) reached ₹80.23 trillion (approx. $910 billion) as of December 31, 2025. The industry continues to grow with high investor participation via Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs).
Key Statistics (as of December 2025)
Total AUM: ₹80.23 trillion
Total Investor Accounts (Folios): 26.13 crore (261.3 million)
Unique Investors: Over 5.34 crore (53.4 million) unique PAN-linked investors as of March 2025.
Monthly SIP Inflows: Hit a record high of 31,001.67 crore in December 2025.
Total SIP Accounts: Rose to an all-time high of 9.79 crore.
Key Regulatory Bodies & Data Sources
Authoritative and updated data on the Indian mutual fund industry can be accessed through the following official sources:
AMFI India (Association of Mutual Funds in India): Provides monthly and historical data on AUM, fund performance, and SIP flows.
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India): The market regulator that publishes official statistics and regulations regarding mutual fund investments.
Industry Trends
Financialization of Savings: There is a clear trend of Indian households moving a larger portion of their savings from traditional bank deposits (which still account for 95% of savings) into mutual funds.
Shift Towards Passive Investing: Over a 10-year period, a majority of actively managed large-cap funds have failed to beat their benchmarks, a trend observed globally, potentially increasing interest in passively managed funds.
Growth in Fintech: The rise of fintech platforms has made mutual funds more accessible, particularly to younger demographics who are increasingly interested in sustainable and socially responsible (ESG) investment options.