SIP: Equity Funds Account for 80%! Long-Term Investor Confidence
Continues
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RAJENDIRAN GOWRISANKAR |
AKIL
FINANCIAL SERVICES, ARN-39992
Although the
Indian stock market has been witnessing volatility over the past few months,
the confidence of investors who invest through Systematic Investment Plans
(SIPs) has not declined. On the contrary, a large majority of investors
continue to invest in equity-oriented mutual fund schemes.
According to
data from the Indian mutual fund industry, more than 80% of the total amount
invested through SIPs in May 2026 went into equity-oriented schemes. This
indicates that investors are giving greater importance to long-term wealth
creation rather than short-term market movements.
SIP Investment Scenario in May
In May 2026,
a total of approximately ₹30,954
crore was invested through SIPs. Of this, ₹24,870 crore, or 80.34%, went into
equity mutual fund schemes.
SIP
Investment by Fund Category
|
Fund
Category |
Investment
(₹ crore) |
Share
(%) |
|
Equity-oriented mutual funds |
24,870 |
80.34 |
|
Debt-oriented schemes |
479 |
1.55 |
|
Liquid and overnight schemes |
271 |
0.87 |
|
Hybrid schemes |
2,072 |
6.69 |
|
Goal-oriented schemes |
277 |
0.90 |
|
Index schemes |
1,448 |
4.68 |
|
Other schemes |
1,538 |
4.97 |
|
Total |
30,954 |
100.00 |
Why Are Investors Choosing Equity-Oriented
Schemes?
It is normal
for the stock market to experience ups and downs in the short term. However,
many investors have understood that equity-oriented investments have greater
potential to create wealth over periods of 10, 15 or more years.
When
investing through an SIP, a fixed amount is invested every month. This provides
an opportunity to buy units at different market levels, whether the market is
rising or falling. As a result, the need to predict market movements is
reduced.
Growing Interest in Hybrid Schemes
While
equity-oriented schemes continue to dominate SIP investments, hybrid schemes,
which invest in a combination of equities and debt instruments, are also
attracting investors' attention.
The share of
this category increased from around 6.35%
in May 2025 to 6.69%
in May 2026.
Such schemes
may be considered by investors who want a combination of equity exposure and
debt investments, depending on their investment objectives and risk tolerance.
Index Schemes Continue to Grow
Index mutual
funds, which track market indices at relatively low cost, are also continuing
to attract SIP investments.
The SIP
investment in this category stood at just ₹881 crore in May 2024, but increased to ₹1,448 crore in May 2026.
This growth
indicates increasing investor interest in index schemes because of factors such
as relatively lower costs, transparency and suitability for long-term
investing.
Rapid Growth in Other Schemes
The category
labelled “Other Schemes”
includes various schemes, including domestic Fund of Funds (FoFs).
This
category has witnessed significant growth over the past two years. SIP
investments increased from just ₹274
crore in May 2024 to ₹1,538
crore in May 2026.
This
represents more than a six-fold increase over the two-year period.
What Do These SIP Numbers Tell Investors?
These
figures highlight an important trend. Even when the market experiences a
temporary decline, investors who have long-term financial goals are continuing
their SIP investments rather than stopping them.
Consistent
investing, long-term patience and financial discipline are the three important
factors that can contribute to wealth creation.
Key Points SIP Investors Should Remember
|
What
to Do |
Why
It Matters |
|
Do not stop equity fund SIPs merely because
of a market correction |
A market decline can provide an opportunity to
accumulate more units at lower prices. |
|
Invest with a long-term goal |
Equity investments generally require a longer
investment horizon to ride out market volatility and pursue wealth creation. |
|
Increase your SIP amount every year |
Increasing investments as income rises can accelerate
long-term wealth creation. |
|
Review your investments periodically |
This helps ensure that your investments continue to
remain aligned with your financial goals. |
|
Adjust asset allocation when required |
The right balance can be maintained based on age,
financial goals and risk tolerance. |
Long-Term Approach Remains Important
The SIP
figures clearly indicate the growing participation of investors in systematic
investing. A significant portion of SIP investments continues to flow into
equity-oriented mutual funds. At the same time, increasing interest in hybrid
and index schemes indicates that investors are also exploring different
approaches to portfolio construction.
The key to
long-term wealth creation is not trying to predict the market, but staying invested and continuing to
invest systematically through SIPs, while ensuring that the
chosen investments are appropriate for one's financial goals and risk
tolerance.
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