Mutual Fund Industry Adds 8.34 Lakh New Investors in October 2025

India’s mutual fund industry continued its expansion in October 2025, adding over 8.34 lakh new investors during the month, as per Cafemutual.  

With this, the total number of unique investors rose from 5.70 crore in September to 5.79 crore in October. The industry’s folio count also climbed sharply by 41 lakh, reaching 25.60 crore compared with 25.19 crore a month earlier. 

Key AUM And Folio Trends Across T30 And B30 Cities 

T30 locations saw steady growth during October, with assets under management (AUM) rising 5.8% from ₹61.15 lakh crore to ₹64.69 lakh crore. B30 cities also recorded a strong 5% rise, taking AUM from ₹14.47 lakh crore in September to ₹15.19 lakh crore. 

Of the 41 lakh folios added across the industry, T30 cities contributed 18 lakh, increasing the tally from 12.72 crore to 12.90 crore. B30 cities added a larger share, with 23 lakh folios pushing their total from 12.47 crore to 12.70 crore. 

Average ticket sizes also rose across segments. T30 average AUM per folio increased 2.2%, moving from ₹2.72 lakh to ₹2.78 lakh. B30 cities saw a 2.9% rise, with average AUM per folio climbing from ₹1.04 lakh to ₹1.07 lakh. 

SIP, NFO And ARN Activity During October 

The number of active SIP accounts increased from 9.73 crore in September to 9.88 crore in October. Monthly SIP contributions rose to ₹29,531 crore from ₹29,359 crore, while total SIP assets grew 4.7%, expanding from ₹15.52 lakh crore to ₹16.25 lakh crore. 

October witnessed the launch of 18 new fund offers (NFOs). Of these, 10 belonged to the passive category eight non-commodity ETFs and two index funds. Equity schemes accounted for 6 NFOs, including four thematic/sectoral offerings and two flexi-cap funds.  

The remaining 2 NFOs were from the hybrid and debt categories, comprising a new liquid fund and an arbitrage fund. 

Read More: DSP Mutual Fund Launches Four New Midcap and Small-Cap Passive Schemes! 

Conclusion 

The data for October 2025 highlights a broad-based expansion of India’s mutual fund ecosystem. Rising investor participation, growing AUM across T30 and B30 cities, and consistent SIP inflows indicate strong retail engagement. Despite a drop in ARN registrations and renewals, overall momentum in the industry remains firmly positive, reflecting sustained investor confidence. 

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