AMFI reported that India's total mutual fund AUM surged to ₹67.25 lakh crore in January 2025, reflecting a 27.5% year-on-year increase. Retail mutual fund folios (equity + hybrid + solution-oriented schemes) rose to 18.22 crore from 17.89 crore in December. SIP investments remained resilient at ₹26,400 crore for the month, signaling consistent investor participation. January saw strong inflows into equity-oriented funds at ₹39,688 crore. New SIP accounts added numbered 56.19 lakh, taking the total SIP count past 10.26 crore. Twelve new open-ended schemes launched, garnering ₹4,544 crore. AMFI’s CEO Venkat Chalasani emphasised disciplined, long-term investing amid volatility, reinforcing SIPs' role in wealth creation