Mutual fund SIP inflows touch record high: June investments hit Rs 27,269 crore, up 2% from May; contributing SIP accounts cross 8.64 crore for first time
Monthly investments through systematic investment plans (SIPs) surged to a new peak of Rs 27,269 crore in June 2025, up 2% from Rs 26,688 crore in May, crossing the Rs 27,000 crore mark for the first time, according to fresh data from AMFI.The SIP assets under management (AUM) rose to Rs 15.30 lakh crore in June, from Rs 14.61 lakh crore the previous month, highlighting the continued momentum in retail participation in mutual funds, according to an ET report.The number of contributing SIP accounts hit an all-time high of 8.64 crore, compared to 8.56 crore in May and 8.38 crore in April, showing consistent investor engagement despite market fluctuations. Meanwhile, new SIP registrations jumped to 61.91 lakh, up from 59.14 lakh in May and 46.01 lakh in April.Retail folios under equity, hybrid and solution-oriented schemes climbed to 19.07 crore in June, up from 18.84 crore a month earlier. The corresponding retail AUM rose to Rs 44.40 lakh crore, against Rs 42.20 lakh crore in May.The broader mutual fund ecosystem also saw growth, with the total number of MF folios expanding to 24.13 crore from 23.83 crore in May and 23.62 crore in April. Overall industry AUM climbed 3% month-on-month to touch Rs 74.14 lakh crore, setting a new record from Rs 71.93 lakh crore in May.AMFI chief executive Venkat Chalasani said “The mutual fund industry’s AUM crossing Rs 74 lakh crore in June marks a significant milestone. This progress is fuelled by strong and sustained retail interest, as seen in the record SIP inflows of Rs 27,269 crore and all-time high 8.64 crore SIP accounts. It reflects growing investor confidence in mutual funds as a disciplined investment route.”Chalasani also noted that equity fund inflows remained strong at Rs 23,587 crore, marking the 52nd straight month of net positive flows. He added that even amid market uncertainties, investors were showing a shift toward hybrid and arbitrage strategies, suggesting a maturing approach to risk.“Our focus is on building a resilient mutual fund ecosystem, supported by transparent disclosures and continued investor education. We remain committed to deepening retail participation and encouraging savers to stay invested for long-term wealth creation,” Chalasani said, quoted the financial daily.He reaffirmed confidence in India’s economic trajectory, urging investors to remain aligned with their financial objectives despite short-term volatility.
