SIF AUM grew 29% in June to Rs. 17,858 crore reached; 171% MoM increase in flow

Assets Under Management (AUM) of Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs) grew by 29% month-on-month in June 2026 to Rs. 17,858 crore in May which was Rs. 13,814 crore, while the total inflow was Rs. 1,396 crore to Rs. 3,782 crores. (July 2026).

Hybrid long-short funds continue to dominate the SIF segment, which by June 30, 2026 is expected to reach Rs. 35 lakh with an average folio size of Rs. 11,910 crore accounted for 67% of the total SIF AUM. Overall, hybrid investment strategies contributed 72% of total SIF AUM, amounting to Rs. 12,822 crore, the average folio size is Rs. 32.7 lakhs.

Equity-Oriented Investment Strategies Rs. 14.1 lakh with an average folio size of Rs. 5,036 crore accounted for the remaining 28% of the total SIF AUM. Overall SIF AUM at the end of June stood at Rs. 17,858 crore, with an average folio size of Rs. 23.8 lakhs.

Hybrid long-short funds during June raised Rs. 2,043 crore in inflows, which in May was Rs. 707 crore is 189% more. From October 2024, the category Rs. 11,568 crore has received cumulative inflows, accounting for 66% of total SIF inflows, the highest among all investment strategies.

Equity-oriented investment strategies during June contributed Rs. 1,097 crore, which in May was Rs. 652 crore is 68% more than Rs. From October 2024 the cumulative flow in the series will be Rs. 4,938 crore, contributing 28% to the total SIF inflows. The overall cumulative inflow into SIFs from October 2024 is Rs. 17,407 crores.

The broader mutual fund industry also reported healthy investor participation during June. Total mutual fund AUM increased to Rs. 82.2 lakh crore, while net inflows into active equity and hybrid funds stood at Rs. 36,000 crore, supporting continued retail participation through SIPs and continued interest in equity-oriented investment products.

Active equity mutual funds in June raised Rs. 67,601 crore was recorded as a gross inflow in May, which was Rs. 57,604 crores. SIP contribution increased to Rs. 31,781 crore, while SIP assets rose to Rs. 17.70 lakh crores.

Excluding arbitrage funds, hybrid funds in June were Rs. 7,163 crore attracted net inflows compared to Rs. 4,862 crores.

In May Rs. 725 crore in June after a net outflow of Rs. Gold ETFs also saw a sharp turnaround, recording a net inflow of Rs 3,443 crore. Active equity funds during the month raised Rs. 28,973 crores, reflecting continued retail participation and positive investor sentiment.

SIP contributions in June hit a record Rs. 31,781 crore, while SIP AUM increased to Rs. 17.70 lakh crore was done. With a sharp improvement in net new SIP enrollments, outstanding SIP accounts rose to 10.52 crore, indicating continued retail participation despite market volatility.

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