Indian Mutual Fund Industry Hits ₹82.03 Lakh Crore Milestone in February 2026

Hyderabad: The Indian Mutual Fund industry reached a significant milestone in February 2026, with the Net Assets Under Management (AUM) soaring to ₹82,02,956.35 crores. This represents a steady climb from the previous month’s figure of ₹81.01 lakh crore. The Average AUM (AAUM) for February stood even higher at ₹83,42,616.57 crores, reflecting the sustained appetite for market-linked investments among Indian savers.

Investor participation remains at an all-time high, with total mutual fund folios reaching 27.05 crores. During the month alone, 42.58 lakh net new folios were added, driven largely by the retail segment. Retail AUM, which includes Equity, Hybrid, and Solution-Oriented schemes, stood at ₹47,14,392 crores, accounting for a massive portion of the industry’s total asset base.

A defining highlight of the month was the completion of 60 consecutive months of positive equity inflows, a streak that began in March 2021. Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) continued to be the bedrock of this growth, contributing ₹29,845 crores in February. While this is a slight moderation from previous highs, experts attribute the dip to February being a shorter month, with some installments spilling over into March. Total SIP assets now stand at approximately ₹16.64 lakh crore, representing 20.3% of the overall industry AUM.

The month also saw active product innovation with the launch of 22 new schemes, which collectively raised ₹5,357 crores. Additionally, the Social Impact Fund (SIF) category witnessed a dramatic 47.9% month-on-month rise in assets, reaching ₹9,711 crores. Industry leaders noted that this momentum is supported by robust corporate earnings and consistent inflows from both domestic and foreign institutional investors, signaling long-term stability despite intermittent market volatility.