Investor allocation across mutual fund categories has undergone a notable shift over the past five years, with equity and passive products emerging as key drivers of growth, according to a press release by ICRA Analytics.
Total mutual fund AUM increased from Rs 35.32 lakh crore in July 2021 to Rs 85.76 lakh crore in July 2026, registering a growth of around 143%. Equity AUM rose by around 224% during the period, from Rs 11.87 lakh crore to Rs 38.40 lakh crore, while debt AUM increased by around 27%, from Rs 15.28 lakh crore to Rs 19.46 lakh crore.