Mutual fund SIP inflows rise 8% to hit all-time high of Rs 32,087 crore in March

Monthly mutual fund SIP inflows hit a record Rs 32,087 crore in March, up 8% from Rs 29,845 crore in February. The inflows dipped in February after staying above Rs 30,000 crore for two straight months.

On a yearly basis, the monthly SIP inflow went up by 24% from Rs 25,925 crore in March 2025.

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The SIP assets stood at Rs 15,10,942.99 crore in March 2026, accounting for nearly 20.5% of the overall AUM. The number of contributing SIP accounts stood at 9,71,85,691 in March 2026.

“The mutual fund industry continues to witness steady investor participation. Equity inflows extended their 61st consecutive month of positive net inflows, reflecting sustained investor confidence in long-term wealth creation through mutual funds,” said Venkat Chalasani, Chief Executive, AMFI.

SIP contributions remained strong at Rs 32,087 crore, with nearly 9.72 crore contributing accounts, highlighting the growing preference for disciplined, systematic investing. India’s structural growth story remains strong, and investors continue to align their investments with long-term financial goals,” Chalasani further said.
Mutual Fund Folios are at 27,39,34,259 as of March 2026 with 33.63 lakh net folios being added during the month. Folios as of February 2026 stood at 27,05,71,455.The retail MF Folios (Equity + Hybrid + Solution Oriented Schemes) are at 20,82,98,532 for the month of March 2026 as against 20,64,24,339 for February 2026. Retail AUM (Equity + Hybrid + Solution Oriented Schemes) stood at Rs 42,88,955 crore for March 2026.

The mutual Fund Industry’s Net AUM stands at Rs 73,73,376.98 crore for the month of March 2026. Net AUM for the month of February 2026 was Rs 82,02,956.35 crore.

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Rohit Sarin, Co-Founder, Client Associates, said that SIP activity moderated, with a seasonal dip in registrations and flows, suggesting retail inflows are normalising even as lump sum allocations stay strong.

SIF data
SIF assets stood at Rs 10,620 crore in March 2026, marking a 9.4% on-month rise. The category recorded positive inflows of Rs 1,314 crore during the month primarily driven by hybrid investment strategies.

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