Mutual Fund Trends in April: Equity Inflows Dip, SIPs Hit Record

India’s mutual fund industry saw mixed trends in April 2025. Net equity inflows declined by 3.2% month-on-month, falling to ₹24,253 crore from ₹25,017 crore in March. This marks the lowest inflows in a year and continues a four-month downward trend.

Despite this dip, Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions hit a record high of ₹26,632 crore, showing strong investor confidence. The total assets under management (AUM) surged to ₹70 lakh crore, up from ₹65.74 lakh crore in March.

Large-cap funds saw a slight recovery, with inflows rising to ₹2,671.46 crore, compared to ₹2,479.31 crore in March. Experts suggest that while equity inflows have slowed, SIPs remain a preferred investment route for long-term wealth creation.