In April 2026, the Indian mutual fund industry experienced a significant influx of investors, adding 3 lakh new unique folios as per cafemutual news report.
This growth reflects the industry's robust performance and increasing investor confidence.
The mutual fund industry saw a notable increase in the number of folios, with a total of 6.17 crore unique folios by the end of April 2026, up from 6.14 crore in March 2026.
Overall, the industry added 14 lakh folios, bringing the total to 27.53 crore, marking a 17% year-on-year increase.
The average Assets Under Management (AUM) also rose to ₹81.94 lakh crore from ₹79.46 lakh crore in March 2026, driven by improved market sentiment and a reversal of previous losses.
In April 2026, the mutual fund industry registered net inflows of ₹3.22 lakh crore, a significant turnaround from the net outflow of ₹2.40 lakh crore in March 2026.
Open-ended schemes were the primary contributors, with equity-oriented schemes recording net inflows of ₹38,440 crore, while index funds and ETFs together added ₹20,082 crore.
Debt schemes saw a net inflow of ₹2.47 lakh crore, mainly from overnight and liquid funds, whereas close-ended schemes experienced a net outflow of ₹4,481 crore.
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April 2026 witnessed the launch of 11 new open-ended funds, mobilising around ₹828 crore. These included 1 large cap fund, 1 arbitrage fund, and 9 index funds.
Additionally, under the specialised investment fund framework, 2 new schemes were launched, raising ₹162 crore.
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) inflows stood at ₹31,115 crore, with total SIP AUM at ₹16.85 lakh crore, representing 20% of the overall AUM. A total of 50.71 lakh new SIP accounts were registered, while 51.29 lakh accounts matured, closed, or paused.
By the end of April 2026, the T30 cities accounted for ₹66.57 lakh crore of the total AUM, compared to ₹15.35 lakh crore from B30 cities.
The AUM via direct channels stood at ₹37.65 lakh crore, while regular plans accounted for ₹44.28 lakh crore. The average ticket size in B30 towns was approximately ₹1.02 lakh, while in T30 cities, it was about ₹2.66 lakh.
The combined average ticket size for T30 and B30 cities was ₹1.85 lakh, with the industry average at ₹2.98 lakh.
The mutual fund industry in India showed strong growth in April 2026, with significant increases in investor numbers, folios, and AUM. The positive net inflows and the launch of new funds highlight the industry's resilience and adaptability to market conditions.
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Published on: May 30, 2026, 11:08 AM IST
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