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SIP Share of Gross Equity Flows Hits 2-Year High at 43% in August: Franklin Templeton MF
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CNBC TV18•24-09-2026, 16:12
SIP Share of Gross Equity Flows Hits 2-Year High at 43% in August: Franklin Templeton MF
- •SIP flows constituted 43% of gross equity mutual fund flows in August 2026, marking the highest level in two years, according to Franklin Templeton India Mutual Fund.
- •SIP assets under management (AUM) surged to ’18.62 lakh crore in August 2026, a 23% year-on-year increase, accounting for 30.7% of equity mutual fund AUM.
- •Monthly gross SIP sales grew 14% year-on-year to ’32,297 crore in August, with the number of SIP accounts rising 12.1% to 10.75 crore.
- •Aggregate SIP flows for the 12 months ending August 2026 reached ’3.7 lakh crore, up 17% year-on-year.
- •Overall mutual fund industry AUM increased 15.8% year-on-year in August 2026, while equity and hybrid fund AUM saw an 18.5% rise, and passive fund AUM jumped 27.2%.
Key Questions Answered
Systematic Investment Plans accounted for 43% of gross equity mutual fund flows in August 2026, which marks the highest level recorded in two years.
SIP assets under management grew by 23% year-on-year to reach ₹18.62 lakh crore in August 2026, representing 30.7% of total equity mutual fund AUM.
Monthly gross SIP sales increased by 14% year-on-year to total ₹32,297 crore in August 2026, while the total number of active SIP accounts rose by 12.1% to reach 10.75 crore.
