Monthly systematic investment plan (SIP) contributions to mutual funds reached Rs 29,845 crore in February, marking a 15% increase compared to the previous year. This data was disclosed by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). In contrast, SIP inflows in February 2025 amounted to Rs 25,999 crore.
The February SIP figure, although robust, was slightly lower than the Rs 31,000 crore recorded in January. Notably, this marked the second consecutive month where SIP contributions surpassed Rs 31,000 crore. In December, SIP inflows were at Rs 31,002 crore.
Yearly comparisons show that SIP inflows in January 2026 surged by 17% to Rs 31,000 crore, up from Rs 26,400 crore in January 2025. The mutual fund industry witnessed a net inflow of Rs 94,530 crore in February, driven by significant investor interest in equity funds, debt schemes, and passive products, as per AMFI data.
By the end of February, the industry’s total assets under management (AUM) stood at Rs 82.03 lakh crore, with an average AUM of Rs 83.43 lakh crore for the month. Equity-oriented schemes continued to attract substantial investor participation, recording net inflows of Rs 25,978 crore during the month.
In terms of equity categories, flexi-cap funds led the inflows with Rs 6,924.65 crore, followed by mid-cap funds at Rs 4,003 crore and small-cap funds at Rs 3,881 crore. January also proved to be a fruitful month for the mutual fund industry, with net investments totaling Rs 1.56 lakh crore, a significant increase from Rs 66,591 crore in December, indicating a renewed investor interest in mutual funds.
Earlier AMFI data revealed that 7.4 million new SIP accounts were opened in January, while 5.5 million SIP accounts were closed during the same period.
