Equity mutual fund’s AUM rose over 17% YoY despite market correction. Nearly 71 lakh new investors were added in the last 12 months vs 69 lakh over the corresponding period, according to a press note released by Franklin Templeton India Mutual Fund.
As per the press note, equity class dominates total mutual funds assets. Over the past year, equity AUM has risen from nearly Rs 41.9 lakh crore to Rs 49.2 lakh crore. The share of equity in the total assets at 60.1% in April 2026 vs 59.9% a year ago.