India's MF industry profile: Rs 81.01 lakh crore AUM in January, up 20.5%
India's mutual fund industry experienced robust growth in early 2026, with total assets under management reaching Rs 81.01 lakh crore, a 20.5% increase year-on-year. Equity-oriented schemes anchored this expansion, while Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) saw significant inflows and a growing share of equity AUM. The investor base also expanded, with passive fund AUM achieving record levels.
India's mutual fund industry experienced robust growth in early 2026, with total assets under management reaching Rs 81.01 lakh crore, a 20.5% increase year-on-year. Equity-oriented schemes anchored this expansion, while Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) saw significant inflows and a growing share of equity AUM. The investor base also expanded, with passive fund AUM achieving record levels.
