The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has released the latest figures for January 2025, highlighting steady growth in the mutual fund industry. The Net Assets Under Management (AUM) for the month stood at ₹67,25,449.67 crores, marking an increase from ₹66,93,032.12 crores recorded in December 2024.
Key Highlights from the Report:
- Average Assets Under Management (AAUM): The AAUM for January 2025 was ₹68,04,760.67 crores, compared to ₹69,32,959.05 crores in December 2024.
- Mutual Fund Folios: The total number of mutual fund folios reached 22,91,99,377 by the end of January 2025.
- Retail MF Folios: Retail investors continue to show confidence, with folios under Equity, Hybrid, and Solution-Oriented Schemes increasing to 18,22,23,078 in January 2025 from 17,89,93,911 in December 2024.
- Retail AUM: The total Retail AUM under Equity, Hybrid, and Solution-Oriented Schemes stood at ₹38,77,595 crores, a decline from ₹39,91,313 crores in December 2024.
Equity Market Trends:
- The mutual fund industry marked its 47th consecutive month of positive equity inflows, a trend that began in March 2021.
- Growth/Equity-Oriented Schemes: The inflows into these schemes for January 2025 totaled ₹39,687.78 crores.
SIP Performance:
- New SIP Registrations: January 2025 saw the registration of 56,18,831 new SIPs.
- SIP AUM: The total SIP AUM reached ₹13,19,852.65 crores.
- SIP Contribution: Monthly SIP contributions stood at ₹26,400.21 crores.
- Total SIP Accounts: The number of SIP accounts surged to 10,26,88,854 in January 2025.
New Scheme Launches:
- A total of 12 new schemes were introduced in January 2025, all within the open-ended category.
- The new schemes collectively raised ₹4,544 crores.
The mutual fund industry continues to expand, reflecting strong investor confidence and sustained inflows across various categories. With steady SIP registrations and positive equity inflows, the sector is poised for continued growth in the coming months.
Speaking on the January 2025 monthly data release, Mr. Venkat Chalasani, Chief Executive, AMFI said, –
“Assets under management (AUM) of the domestic mutual fund industry increased to Rs 67.25 lakh crore in January, which is a 27.52% growth year-on-year. Despite market volatility, SIP contributions remained robust, totalling Rs 26,400 crore for the month. We will continue to educate investors to stay invested through phases of volatility with a focus on disciplined, long-term approach to wealth creation.”
