India’s asset under management increased by 17% in 2025, surpassing the Asia-Pacific average growth of 12%, as per a recent report. The global assets under management reached over $147 trillion in 2025, marking an 11% rise from the previous year, largely driven by market performance, according to the report by BCG.
In the Asia-Pacific region, retail business expanded by 15%, exceeding the 9% growth in institutional business, indicating a shift in how individuals interact with financial markets. Retail products now constitute 61% of India’s total AUM, positioning the country as one of the most retail-centric markets in the region.
On the other hand, institutional business, primarily driven by pensions, represents 58% of the segment and experienced a 23% growth, signaling increased involvement across investor segments. Mayank Jha, MD & Partner at BCG, emphasized the importance of building scalable, tech-enabled distribution channels to leverage the market’s potential.
Retail investors globally are driving AUM growth, contributing to 61% of the global expansion between 2020 and 2025. The report highlights a geographical dispersion of growth, with the Asia-Pacific region leading at 9% annual gains, supported by substantial net inflows.
Despite significant growth in global AuM and revenue over the past 15 years, industry profit margins have remained around 30%, similar to the levels in 2010.
