New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- India's fast-growing economy is expected to power the next phase of mutual fund expansion and open up investment opportunities across several key sectors in 2026, according to Franklin Templeton's latest annual outlook.

Franklin Templeton is a major global investment firm offering a wide range of investment solutions like mutual funds, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and private funds for retail and institutional clients.

As India moves steadily towards becoming one of the world's largest economies, the asset manager believes that strong domestic fundamentals, rising incomes and growing financial awareness will support deeper participation in market-linked investments.

Mutual funds, in particular, are expected to benefi...