SIP flows have more than doubled in the last three years, from Rs 0.10 lakh crore in FY22 to Rs 0.23 lakh crore in FY25, according to the Economic Survey. The mutual fund segment currently has over 10 crore Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) accounts, with cumulative SIP inflows of Rs 10.9 lakh crore since inception.
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Aided by the monthly average inflows, mutual fund ownership in Indian listed companies has surged to a new all-time high of 9.5% in the quarter ending September 2024, up from 8.7% in FY24.
As of December 2024, there are 11.5 crore unique investors with Demat accounts and 5.6 crore unique investors in mutual funds. Higher investor participation has created a self-reinforcing cycle of strong market returns, attracting even more investors.
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The mutual fund industry has grown significantly in recent years and is now crucial in channeling financial savings toward risk capital formation while leveraging technology and innovation. The rise in retail participation through mutual funds is reflected in the doubling of unique investors, from 2.9 crore in FY21 to 5.6 crore as of December 2024.
The total number of folios (excluding FoF domestic schemes) increased from 17.8 crore at the end of FY24 to 22.5 crore at the end