Equity Mutual Fund Inflows Slip 4% in Jan 2025; Check AUM and Redemption Trends

As per the AMFI data release yesterday, equity mutual fund inflows saw a marginal decline of 4%, dropping to ₹39,687 crore in January 2025. This dip reflects the impact of market volatility, with the Nifty 50 index registering a slight decline during the month.

Check out the updated numbers for mutual fund portfolios, AUM, and more for equity mutual funds below to get a detailed overview of the latest trends and performance.

Number of Mutual Fund Schemes in January 2025

The number of schemes under Growth/Equity Oriented funds saw a modest increase from December 2024 to January 2025. In December, there were 494 schemes, which increased to 499 in January, representing a growth of just over 1%.

This indicates that the market for equity-oriented funds is slowly expanding, though at a pace that may suggest a cautious approach.

What Was the Growth in the Number of Folios in January 2025?

The number of folios, which reflect the individual investor accounts in these schemes, rose from 15.75 crore in December to 16.06 crore in January.

This represents an increase of 1.96%. The steady growth in the number of folios signifies that more investors are continuing to invest in these schemes, potentially indicating a consistent interest in equity-oriented investments.

The increase in folios, while modest, shows positive investor engagement in these funds.

Funds Mobilised in Equity-Oriented Schemes Decrease in January 2025?

Funds mobilised, representing the new investments made in these equity-oriented schemes, saw a notable decrease. In December 2024, the total mobilised funds amounted to ₹72,115.94 crore, but this dropped to ₹66,630.08 crore in January 2025, marking a decline of approximately 7.56%.

This reduction could indicate a slight downturn in investor confidence or a shift in investment preferences during this period, as fewer new investments were made compared to the previous month.

Equity Mutual Fund Repurchase/Redemption in January 2025

Repurchase or redemption of units, indicating how much investors withdrew from these funds, also saw a decline. The value stood at ₹30,960.02 crore in December but dropped to ₹26,942.30 crore in January, reflecting a decrease of 13.03%.

This reduction suggests that fewer investors decided to redeem their investments during January, which may point to a stabilising investor sentiment or a pause in withdrawals.

Equity Mutual Fund Net Assets Under Management (AUM)

The total assets under management (AUM), which reflect the total market value of all investments in these funds, saw a decline from ₹30,57,548.59 crore in December to ₹29,46,764.20 crore in January, marking a 3.63% decrease.

This decline suggests that the overall market value of these funds decreased, potentially due to lower new investments, weak market performance during the month.

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