The mutual fund SIP stoppage ratio eased in June, falling below 100% for the first time in months. More new SIPs were registered than those discontinued or completed their tenures. SIP contributions reached a record Rs 31,781 crore, showing investor confidence in long-term investing. Retail mutual fund assets and folios also saw an increase during the month. This trend reinforces disciplined investor participation in India's growth story.

Mutual fund assets exceed FPIs for the first time, driven by ₹30,000 crore-plus monthly SIP inflows, though foreign investors continue to lead in equities.

Mutual fund SIP inflows rose to a three-month high of Rs 31,781 crore in June, up 3% month-on-month and 17% year-on-year, according to AMFI data. Equity mutual fund inflows also…