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“Why are mutual funds gaining popularity in India?”
SEBI's early 2026 regulatory overhaul discontinued solution-oriented schemes and introduced Life Cycle Funds with higher mandatory equity exposure. This structurally shifted the mutual fund industry toward goal-based investing and improved product transparency, boosting investor confidence.
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CURRENT STATE
Mutual fund Assets Under Management (AUM) crossed ₹81 lakh crore by early 2026, a 20.5% year-on-year increase. Retail investor participation surged, supported by systematic investment plans (SIPs) and digital onboarding, with smaller cities accounting for about one-fifth of investments.
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