SIP Stoppage Ratio Hits Record 296% in April: What the Numbers Really Indicate

What Does SIP Stoppage Ratio Mean?

The SIP stoppage ratio measures the number of discontinued or matured SIPs in relation to the number of newly registered SIPs within a specific period. It helps indicate whether investors are continuing with their systematic investments or exiting them.

A ratio above 100% implies that more SIP accounts were stopped than started during that time frame, while a ratio below 100% suggests more new accounts were opened then closed.

In April 2025, this ratio spiked to an unprecedented 296%, marking a significant deviation from usual trends.

A Record-Breaking Month for SIP Inflows

Despite the high stoppage ratio, SIP inflows touched an all-time high of ₹26,632 crore in April. This indicates that, in rupee terms, investor participation in mutual funds through SIPs remained robust and even reached a historic peak.

This paradox – of record inflows alongside a record stoppage ratio – has drawn attention from analysts and investors alike.

Understanding the 296% Spike in SIP Stoppage

According to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI):

• 1.36 crore SIP accounts were closed or matured during April.
   
• In contrast, only 46 lakh new SIP accounts were registered in the same month.

The spike in the ratio is not necessarily a sign of declining investor sentiment. Instead, industry sources attribute it to an ongoing reconciliation exercise being conducted by AMFI.

Reconciliation and Its Impact on Data

The reconciliation process involves matching SIP account data between the Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTAs) and the stock exchanges. This is likely to have inflated the number of SIP accounts reported as “stopped,” especially if some were previously unreported or duplicated across platforms.

Therefore, the surge in the stoppage ratio is being viewed by industry insiders as a data correction process rather than a behavioural shift in investment patterns.

Consistent Trend Since January

April was not an isolated case. The SIP stoppage ratio has been over 100% in each of the last four months, indicating a persistent pattern. However, the April figure of 296% is by far the highest in recent history.

This consistency supports the theory that the increase is largely administrative in nature, tied to system-level adjustments rather than sudden withdrawals or shifts in investor strategy.

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The Bigger Picture: Participation Still Strong

Even with the stoppage numbers, the record inflow paints a more holistic picture. Investors continue to allocate capital to mutual funds via SIPs, showing confidence in long-term investment vehicles.

April’s data reflects the evolving nature of SIP tracking and maintenance, where cleaning up legacy data has temporarily distorted the stoppage ratio.

Conclusion

While a SIP stoppage ratio of 296% may initially seem concerning, the broader context suggests that this is an outcome of operational streamlining rather than waning investor interest. With inflows hitting new highs, mutual funds remain a core part of retail investment strategies in India.

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