Mutual fund AUM, unique PANs double in 5 years as more investors chase higher returns
As of March 2023, 71.5 percent of household savings were allocated to physical assets, while 28.5 percent were invested in financial assets. Among financial savings, bank deposits and currency holdings have declined, whereas mutual funds, life insurance, and PPF investments have gained traction.
The mutual fund industry has seen rapid growth in the last five years with Assets Under Management (AUM) soaring to Rs 53.40 lakh crore in March 2024,