Equity fund market is getting popular day by day in India because of the high percentage of investment return. According to reports, equity fund investments give approximately 10 to 12 percent return annually in the Indian market.
In India, SEBI is the regulator for the Indian stock and investment market. Recently, SEBI planned to launch a Rs 250 investment plan for equity investing. According to SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, 250-rupee SIPs would be launched soon as a way to expand financial inclusion.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) plan to launch the Rs 250 investment plan for equity investment is aimed at making it easier for retail investors to participate in the equity market through SIP. SEBI wants to make it easier for small families in India so they can easily invest in equity. SEBI also aims to increase the participation of retail investors in the equity market.
Currently, in India, there are 2.25 crore retail investors who are making investments through SIP and mutual funds. But this is a small number, according to India’s population, which is about 140 crore. Through this plan, SEBI wants to increase the participation of retail investors and also increase the flow of money in the market.
According to Reuters, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) also plans to make the participant identification rules easier and simpler, as well as reduce the related expenses.
Current Mutual Fund Investment in India
According to the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), the total assets under management (AUM) in India are currently valued at Rs 66.9 trillion. This shows the large-scale growth and trust in the mutual fund sector. Additionally, the monthly Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) has reached a record high of Rs 25,322.74 crore. This is a positive sign for the mutual fund industry as more people are choosing SIPs as a way to invest regularly in the market. The rise in SIPs shows that many investors are taking a disciplined approach to wealth creation. SIPs allow people to invest small amounts regularly, making it easier for everyone to start investing, even with limited funds. This trend is especially popular among young investors who want to build wealth over time.
The lower monthly SIP investments indicates encourage more people to invest in equity market via sysmattic Investment Plan(SIP) or Mutual Funds. After seeing the benefits of mutual funds as more retails investor will invest in the market because it will decrease the risk of loosing high capital. The mutual funds industry is expected to continue expanding. As more people join, the market will become even more accessible and attractive for investors. This marks a significant step in the financial growth of India. And also sebi tries to make easier to invest in market.
