Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) the apex authority for management released a report. The data from the report revealed that Mutual Fund folios hit an all-time high of 22,50,03,545 in December 2024.
Additionally in the report it was mentioned about Retail mutual fund folios. These folio’s include equity, hybrid, and solution-oriented Schemes. The report stated that these were at an all-time high of 17,89,93,911 for the month of December 2024. Whereas it was a bit lower at 17,54,84,468 for the month of November 2024 .
Moreover Retail AUM stood at Rs 39,91,313 crores in December 2024. Whereas it was marginally lower at Rs 39,70,220 crores in the month of November 2024
New Mutual Funds SIPs
Systematic Investment Plans or (SIP’s) also saw a tremendous growth. The report mentioned that the number of new registered users in December 2024 was significantly higher and showed signs of growth. The new registered users figure is 54,27,201. Whereas the SIP AUM stood at Rs 13,63,137.39 crores for the month of December 2024.
Additionally Rs 26,459.49 crores is the SIP contribution in the month of December 2024. Whereas it was marginally lower in the month of November 2024 at Rs 25,319.66 crores.
The report stated that the number of SIP accounts reached its highest-ever level. The figure was 10,32,02,796, in December 2024 whereas it was significantly lower in the month of November 2024 at 10,22,66,590.
Strong inflows were seen continually in Equity-oriented schemes says the report. This was despite the market conditions remaining volatile. Additionally this figure shows investors’ confidence and commitment to stay invested for the long term. Moreover it depicts the growing maturity of investors.
SIP contribution reached an all-time high in the month of December 2024. The contributions reached Rs 26,459.49 crores. Venkat Chalasani the Chief Executive of AMFI says that this is reflecting investors steadfast commitment to their financial goals.
Equity Inflow Jump
Meanwhile, inflow into equity mutual funds (MFs) saw a 14.5 per cent jump in December, data released on Thursday revealed.
Equity mutual funds saw a growth or an inflow of Rs 41,155 crore in the month of December 2024. Whereas it was Rs 35,943.4 crore in the month of the month November 2024. In other words this is a 14.49 per cent increase. Additionally December was the 46th month of positive equity inflows, starting from March 2021.
“Despite market volatility, SIP numbers have remained strong, reflecting retail investor confidence in long-term investments in India. The near 50% growth in SIPs over the past year is a testament to the strong conviction of investors. We’ve also seen significant interest in sectoral and thematic funds, with mid-and small-cap segments attracting robust flows,” said Suranjana Borthakur, Head of Distribution & Strategic Alliances, Mirae Asset Investment Managers.
