New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- India's mutual fund industry continued its steady expansion in January 2026, with total net assets under management (AUM) rising to Rs 81,01,305.58 crore, up from Rs 80,23,378.99 crore in December 2025, according to the latest monthly data released by AMFI.

The industry's average AUM stood at Rs 82,01,174.62 crore for the month. Investor participation remained strong, with total mutual fund folios increasing to 26.63 crore as of January 2026, reflecting the addition of 50.6 lakh net folios during the month.

Retail participation also showed an uptick. Retail mutual fund folios covering equity, hybrid, and solution-oriented schemes rose to 20.43 crore in January from 20.28 crore in December 2025. Retail AUM across th...