A massive structural shift is underway in India’s mutual fund landscape. Anil Ghelani, Head of Passive Investments at DSP Mutual Fund, predicts that low-cost passive funds, currently holding a 17% market share, will command 30% of the industry’s total assets within five years. This explosive growth marks a permanent evolution in how Indian retail investors build long-term wealth.
Passives are becoming increasingly popular in India with the launch of several new products suited to meet the needs of different kinds of investors. How popular do you think ETFs will become in the next five years?