Mutual Fund Investor Growth Decelerates as Equities Falter, New Launches Decline
· rediff.com
Mutual fund (MF) investor growth has slowed for the second consecutive year, with 4.4 million net new investors added in calendar year 2026 till September, the slowest pace since 2023. This deceleration coincides with weakness in the equity market, increased volatility, stricter regulatory guidelines on high-risk trading, and a decline in new fund launches and offerings.
Mutual fund investor growth has decelerated for the second consecutive year, impacted by a faltering equity market, increased volatility, stricter regulations, ...