In April 2026, the mutual fund industry saw its average assets under management (AUM) grow by 3%, reaching ₹81.71 lakh crore from the previous month's ₹79.21 lakh crore, according to data released by AMFI.
The mutual fund sector displayed resilience through consistent SIP and equity inflows despite market fluctuations. In April, equity inflows totalled ₹38,440 crore, down from ₹40,450 crore in March. Meanwhile, SIP inflows remained robust at ₹31,115 crore, slightly down from ₹32,087 crore in March.
Among equity funds, small cap funds attracted the strongest investor interest, with a 10% rise in inflows, amounting to ₹6,886 crore.
Multi cap funds also experienced a significant boost in inflows by 27% to ₹3,806 crore. Conversely, large cap and focused funds faced a decline in interest, with inflows dropping by over 15%.
Contrary to the equity segment, debt funds experienced a strong rebound led by inflows into liquid and overnight funds. These categories saw inflows rise to ₹1,65,105 crore and ₹31,420 crore, respectively. This was a reversal from significant outflows in March.
Gilt, long duration, and dynamic bond funds faced the highest outflows, indicating an aversion to duration risk in the prevailing market environment.
Hybrid funds had mixed results, with arbitrage funds leading by hitting more than ₹21,400 crore in inflows. Meanwhile, solution-oriented funds like retirement and children’s funds maintained modest inflow levels.
Passive fund-wise, although ETFs and index funds saw inflows decline significantly by nearly 46% and 43%, gold ETFs attracted a 34% rise in inflows.
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In April 2026, SIP inflows remained a beacon of stability, with 31,115 crore recorded for the month. The number of contributing SIP accounts stood at 9.65 crore, showcasing investors' commitment to disciplined, long-term participation in mutual funds.
The mutual fund sector in April 2026 demonstrated both resilience and adaptability. With increased AUM, stable SIP participation, and varied inflows across debt and equity categories, the industry continues to attract investor interest amid market challenges.
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Published on: May 13, 2026, 10:30 AM IST
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