New Delhi, May 16 -- The latest Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI) data suggests that a large number of investors in April discontinued their systematic investment plans (SIPs). The number of discontinued SIPs crossed 1.62 crore in April 2025, more than three times the corresponding number for preceding months.

In March, the number of discontinued SIPs stood at 51.55 lakh and 54.7 lakh in February. In January this year, the number of discontinued SIPs stood at 61.33 lakh.

Ironically, SIP contribution has been growing month after month, albeit marginally. In April, the SIP contribution stood at Rs.26,632 crore against Rs.25,926 in March and Rs.25,999 in February. But why are so many investors discontinuing their SIPs?

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