India's Mutual Fund SIP Inflows and SBI AUM Rise Significantly in 2026
India's mutual fund industry showed robust growth in 2026, with systematic investment plan (SIP) inflows nearly doubling to Rs 32,490 crore in September. Investor accounts rose to 10.89 crore, while smallcap and flexicap funds attracted strong inflows. SBI Mutual Fund reported a 10% year-on-year increase in assets under management to Rs 13.1 trillion and an 11% rise in operating profit for the first half of the fiscal year, highlighting sustained investor interest and market expansion.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (58–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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businessstandard broke this story on 29 Oct, 09:05 am. Other outlets followed.