India’s mutual fund industry witnessed growing participation from women investors during FY26, according to the latest “Going Beyond the Box 2026” report released by Computer Age Management Services Limited.
The report highlighted increasing adoption of long-term investment strategies, higher SIP participation and broader geographical penetration among women investors across CAMS-serviced mutual funds.
The CAMS report stated that women investors accounted for ₹11.3 trillion in assets under management (AUM) across CAMS-serviced mutual funds during FY26.
Women investors also contributed gross inflows worth ₹3 trillion during the financial year, indicating increasing participation in India’s mutual fund ecosystem.
According to the report, the total number of women investors reached 13.2 million during FY26.
Around 2.2 million new women investors were added during the year, reflecting continued growth in investor onboarding across regions and demographics.
The report noted that equity-oriented mutual fund schemes continued to remain a preferred investment category among women investors.
At the same time, hybrid and solution-oriented funds also recorded increasing adoption, suggesting a shift towards diversified and goal-based investing strategies.
Women investors represented 29% of active systematic investment plans (SIPs) in CAMS-serviced mutual funds.
The findings indicated rising preference for disciplined and long-term investment approaches through periodic investment routes.
The report highlighted that nearly 75% of women mutual fund investors were below the age of 50, with participation increasing notably among investors aged under 35 years.
It also stated that cities beyond the top 30 urban centres contributed 45% of women investors, indicating deeper penetration of mutual fund investing beyond metro locations.
The CAMS report observed that women investors were increasingly using digital and assisted investment channels.
It also highlighted growing preference for multi-asset portfolios and investment strategies aligned with long-term wealth creation objectives.
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Women investors continued to increase their participation in India’s mutual fund industry during FY26 through higher SIP adoption, broader geographical presence and growing allocation towards diversified investment products, according to the latest CAMS report.
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Published on: May 19, 2026, 2:59 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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