Equity Mutual Fund Assets Reach Record Rs 48.5 Lakh Crore Amid Growth and Return Concerns
Equity mutual fund assets in India reached a record Rs 48.5 lakh crore in July 2026, with active equity schemes growing 13.3% year-on-year and accounting for 78% of total equity AUM, according to the NSE report. Systematic investment plans (SIPs) also saw sustained participation, with monthly contributions above Rs 30,000 crore. Meanwhile, concerns exist about the impact of large AUM on returns, especially for mid- and small-cap funds, as some schemes with high AUM show mixed performance over different time frames.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 22 Aug, 03:33 am. Other outlets followed.