Fuelled by rising disposable incomes and growing awareness about disciplined investing, monthly SIP inflows across the mutual fund industry could scale up to Rs 40,000 crore over the next 18-?24 months, according to Madhu Nair, CEO of Union Asset Management Company (AMC). SIP inflows stood at Rs 25,925 crore in March, although the industry has witnessed a declining trend over the past four months amid heightened market volatility triggered by frequent US tariff changes. Despite this short-term dip, the broader picture remains optimistic. In 2024-25, the average monthly SIP contribution rose to Rs 24,113 crore, a significant jump from Rs 16,602 crore in the previous fiscal year. This rise highlights the growing maturity of retail investors, who increasingly recognise the benefits of systematic investing. However, SIP account numbers declined slightly, from 8.4 crore in March 2024 to 8.11 crore in March 2025. The SIP assets under management (AUM) continued to grow, reaching Rs 13.31
Between January and May 28, DIIs have purchased shares worth Rs 1.97 trillion. In May alone, DIIs bought shares worth Rs 44,952.16 crore
Equity schemes saw the highest growth in open-ended schemes year-on-year, with an increase of 52 schemes. A significant portion of this growth (nearly 34 schemes) came from thematic funds
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