Date: 10 June 2025
In May 2025, SIP inflows slightly increased by 0.21% month-on-month to ₹26,688 crore, reaching a record high. The mutual fund industry’s AUM surpassed a historic ₹70 lakh crore, supported by both retail and institutional participation. Contributing SIP accounts rose from 8.38 crore in April to 8.56 crore. Total mutual fund folios reached 23.83 crore, with overall industry AUM at ₹72.2 lakh crore. Equity inflows stood at ₹19,013 crore, down 22% from April, marking the fifth straight monthly decline. Investors favoured hybrid and arbitrage funds, while gold ETFs saw inflows of ₹292 crore. Flexible fund categories like flexi-cap, hybrid, passive funds drew attention, reflecting a cautious but resilient investor mindset