

Mutual funds have grown hugely popular in India in recent times, with the size of assets under the management (AUM) of mutual funds crossing the ₹50 lakh crore mark at the end of 2023. The total AUM of Indian mutual funds was only around ₹8 lakh crore a decade ago. Monika Halan, author of Let’s Talk Mutual Funds, talks to The Hindu about why mutual funds should be part of the Indian investor’s portfolio, the risks involved and how investors can mitigate them.