AMFI Data: Mutual fund SIP inflows slip 1% to Rs 30,954 crore in May

Mutual fund SIP inflows slipped marginally by 1% to Rs 30,954 crore in May compared to an inflow of Rs 31,115 crore in April. The monthly inflows remained above the Rs 30,000 crore mark for the third consecutive month. On a yearly basis, the SIP inflows went up 16% from Rs 26,688 crore in May 2025

The SIP assets stood at Rs 17,12,126.14 crore in May 2026, constituting nearly 21% of the industry's AUM. The number of contributing SIP accounts stood at 9,64,06,465 in May 2026.

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Retail mutual fund assets under management (AUM), comprising equity, hybrid and solution-oriented schemes, rose to Rs 47.91 lakh crore in May 2026 from Rs 47.42 lakh crore in April 2026. Retail folios under these categories also increased to 21.10 crore in May from 21 crore in the previous month.

The total number of mutual fund folios reached 27.66 crore as of May 2026, with a net addition of 12.56 lakh folios during the month. This represents a 0.5% increase over the 27.53 crore folios recorded in April.

The mutual fund industry's average assets under management (AAUM) stood at Rs 83.47 lakh crore in May 2026. Meanwhile, net AUM was recorded at Rs 81.58 lakh crore during the month, marginally lower than Rs 81.92 lakh crore reported in April 2026.

“The MF industry’s AUM remained largely stable at Rs 81.58 lakh crore in May, witnessing a marginal contraction amid ongoing global uncertainties and commodity price volatility. Equity inflows came in at Rs 22,907 crore, marking the 63rd consecutive month of positive flows,” said Venkat Chalasani, Chief Executive, AMFI.

“The MF industry’s growth continues to be powered by robust SIP inflows, which stood at Rs 30,954 crore in May. The number of contributing SIP accounts remained steady at 9.64 crore, reflecting the growing preference for mutual funds as a structured approach to wealth accumulation.”

With India's strong economic fundamentals, our focus remains empowering investors with the knowledge to stay committed to their long-term financial goals,” Chalasani further said.

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SIF data

Assets under management (AUM) under the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) category rose 12% month-on-month to Rs 13,814 crore in May 2026. The category attracted net inflows of Rs 1,396 crore during the month, primarily driven by strong investor interest in hybrid and equity-oriented investment strategies.

“Stable SIP inflows at ₹30,954 crore for the month highlight the maturity of retail investors and the structural strength of domestic participation. This consistency reinforces the long-term investing discipline that is critical for sustained wealth creation. Overall, while near-term uncertainties persist, the underlying fundamentals of investor participation and confidence in the mutual fund industry remain strong. We continue to remain cautiously optimistic as we look ahead,” said Vaibhav Chugh, CEO, Abakkus Mutual Fund.

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