Equity mutual fund (MF) assets have experienced significant growth, increasing by 17% despite volatile market conditions.
This rise in asset value is complemented by 71 lakh new investors joining in the past year, as reported by Franklin Templeton India Mutual Fund.
The past year saw equity mutual fund assets rise from ₹41.9 lakh crore to ₹49.2 lakh crore. The proportion of equity assets in total mutual fund assets grew slightly to 60.1% in April 2026, compared to 59.9% the previous year.
The substantial growth indicates increased investor confidence in equity funds even amidst market fluctuations.
Flexicap funds have led the net sales in the last 12 months, drawing in over ₹10,000 crore in April 2026 alone.
With ₹93,000 crore in inflows over the past 12 months, flexicap funds have shown resilience and attractiveness despite market volatility.
Other equity categories also saw positive net sales during April 2026.
The mutual fund industry's investor base expanded significantly, reaching 6.14 crore by March 2026, with 4.71 lakh investors being added that month.
Overall, the industry added 71 lakh new investors over the past year, compared to the addition of 69 lakh in the corresponding period previously, reflecting a growing interest among retail investors.
Monthly SIP flows have doubled in less than 3 years, reaching ₹31,115 crore in April 2026, up 17% from the previous year's ₹26,632 crore.
SIP accounts increased by 17.5%, bringing the total to 10.44 crore in April 2026. Despite the volatile returns, SIP accounts maintained robust growth with a significant portion of these investments enjoying a holding period of over 5 years.
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Domestic institutional investors recorded net inflows of ₹8.7 lakh crore over the last 12 months concluding April 2026, showcasing a stronger performance compared to FPIs, which saw net outflows of ₹4.1 lakh crore.
The share of passive AUM also grew, standing at ₹14.74 lakh crore in April 2026 from ₹11.67 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 26% growth.
The equity mutual fund sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and appeal over the past year, achieving a 17% increase in assets despite market corrections. The rise in SIP flows, investor numbers, and the strong performance of flexicap funds underscores the dynamic growth of the mutual fund industry.
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Published on: May 22, 2026, 7:53 AM IST
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