The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has released its December 2025 monthly data.
This report explains new mutual fund launches, fund inflows, outflows, and total assets under management.
New Mutual Fund Schemes Launched in December 2025
A total of 23 new open ended mutual fund schemes were launched in December 2025. These new funds collectively mobilized Rs 4,074 crore.
Category Wise Breakup of New Schemes
- Debt and Income Oriented Funds: 1 scheme raised Rs 34 crore
- Equity Oriented Funds: 5 schemes raised Rs 3,568 crore
- Hybrid Funds: 2 schemes raised Rs 302 crore
- Other Schemes including Index Funds and ETFs: 15 schemes raised Rs 170 crore
The highest investor interest was seen in equity oriented funds, especially flexi cap, sectoral, and small cap categories.
Total Mutual Fund Industry Size in December 2025
As of December 31, 2025, the Indian mutual fund industry managed total assets of:
Rs 80.23 lakh crore Assets Under Management (AUM)
This reflects the growing long term participation of Indian investors despite short term market volatility.
Open Ended Mutual Funds Performance
Equity Mutual Funds See Strong Inflows
Equity oriented mutual funds recorded a net inflow of Rs 28,054 crore in December 2025.
Within equity funds:
- Flexi cap funds attracted the highest inflows
- Sectoral and thematic funds also saw strong investor demand
- Mid cap and small cap funds continued to receive steady money
This shows investors remain confident in long term equity growth.
Debt Mutual Funds Face Net Outflows
Debt and income oriented schemes witnessed a net outflow of Rs 1.32 lakh crore.
Major outflows were seen in:
- Liquid funds
- Money market funds
- Short duration funds
These outflows were largely due to year end treasury adjustments by institutions and are considered seasonal.
Hybrid Funds Show Balanced Investor Interest
Hybrid schemes recorded a net inflow of Rs 10,756 crore.
Multi asset allocation and arbitrage funds were the biggest contributors, indicating investors prefer balanced risk strategies during volatile markets.
ETF and Index Fund Trends in December 2025
Passive investing continues to gain popularity in India.
- Index funds recorded net inflows of Rs 1,730 crore
- Gold ETFs saw strong inflows of Rs 11,646 crore
- Other ETFs recorded net inflows of Rs 13,199 crore
Gold ETFs benefited from global uncertainty and currency volatility, making them a preferred hedge.
Close Ended and Interval Schemes Summary
Close ended schemes had limited activity and recorded a small net outflow.
Interval schemes remained negligible in size and impact.
Key Takeaways from AMFI December 2025 Data
- Equity mutual funds remain the top choice for long term investors
- Debt fund outflows are seasonal and not a sign of panic
- Gold ETFs and passive funds are gaining strong traction
- Total industry AUM remains above Rs 80 lakh crore
What This Means for Investors
December 2025 data clearly shows that Indian investors are:
- Staying invested in equities for long term wealth creation
- Using gold and ETFs for diversification
- Managing short term liquidity without exiting the market
Overall, the mutual fund industry continues to show maturity, stability, and growing retail participation.
Source: AMFI Monthly Data December 2025
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