Over the past five years, mutual fund assets under management have experienced remarkable growth, primarily fueled by the popularity of equity and passive funds. The surge in passive fund folios, which saw an increase of more than five times, highlights a growing preference among investors for low-cost investment options. In contrast, debt fund folios grew only marginally, emphasizing a significant shift in investor focus towards equity and passive investment strategies.

Over the past five years, mutual fund assets under management have experienced remarkable growth, primarily fueled by the popularity of equity and passive funds. The surge in…

India's mutual fund AUM soared 143% to Rs 85.76 lakh crore in five years, with passive assets surging 324% and equity AUM growing by an impressive 224%.