SIP Investments Set New Record at ₹32,490 Crore in September 2026

Monthly contributions to systematic investment plans (SIPs) rose to ₹32,490 crore in September 2026, from ₹32,297 crore in August 2026, according to news reports citing data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). The increase was ₹193 crore, or 0.6%, over the previous month. 

SIP contributions crossed ₹32,000 crore for the first time in August 2026. September marked a fresh monthly high, with contributions remaining above that level for a second consecutive month. 

SIP Accounts and Assets Under Management 

Around 63 lakh new SIPs were registered in September 2026. Total assets under management (AUM) through SIPs stood at ₹17.86 lakh crore at the end of the month. 

SIPs allow investors to invest a fixed amount in mutual fund schemes at regular intervals, generally every month. Monthly contributions represent investments made during the period, while AUM reflects the market value of the accumulated investments. 

Mutual Fund Industry AUM Declines 

The mutual fund industry's total assets under management fell to ₹82.64 lakh crore on September 30, compared with ₹87.08 lakh crore at the end of August. This was a decline of around 5.1%. 

Debt mutual funds recorded net outflows of ₹1.83 lakh crore during September. The fall in total industry AUM came despite the increase in monthly SIP contributions. 

Equity Schemes Record Higher Inflows 

Equity-oriented mutual fund schemes received approximately ₹38,300 crore in September, against around ₹29,300 crore in August. Monthly inflows increased by about 31%. 

Small-cap funds attracted ₹9,038.57 crore, followed by mid-cap funds at ₹7,834.84 crore and flexi-cap funds at ₹6,701.80 crore. Equity exchange-traded funds recorded inflows of ₹9,960 crore. 

Gold ETFs received ₹4,451 crore during September, while silver ETFs recorded inflows of ₹1,974 crore. 

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Conclusion 

SIP contributions reached a record ₹32,490 crore in September, while SIP assets stood at ₹17.86 lakh crore. The mutual fund industry's total AUM declined during the month, alongside net outflows from debt mutual funds. 

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