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Chandigarh: Recent data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) confirms a major milestone for the Indian mutual fund industry: the Top 30 cities now each command over ₹30,000 crore in Assets Under Management (AUM). This significant finding underscores the increasing financial maturity and concentration of wealth within India’s urban hubs, while also highlighting the successful expansion of the market into Tier-II and Tier-III cities, signaling a new era of investment democratization. The total AUM of the industry stands robustly at ₹77.78 lakh crore.
🏙️ The Unshakeable Grip of India’s Top Financial Metros
The data clearly demonstrates the dominance of the financial and commercial capital cities, which collectively manage over half of the country’s total mutual fund assets.
1. The Power of the Top Five
The top five cities—Mumbai, NCT of Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, and Kolkata—account for a massive $52.88\%$ of India’s total mutual fund AUM, highlighting the crucial role these centers play in driving the industry.
| Rank | City | AUM (₹ Lakh Crore) | % of Total AUM | Key Economic Driver |
| 1 | Mumbai | 21.79 | 28.02% | Financial Capital, Corporate Headquarters, and High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs). |
| 2 | NCT of Delhi | 9.54 | 12.26% | National Capital Region, Government Institutions, and Trade. |
| 3 | Bengaluru | 4.18 | 5.38% | Technology, Startups, and High-Income IT Professionals. |
| 4 | Pune | 3.05 | 3.92% | Manufacturing, IT Sector, and Educational Hub. |
| 5 | Kolkata | 2.57 | 3.30% | Eastern India’s financial and commercial center. |
Mumbai remains the undisputed mutual fund capital, accounting for more than a quarter of the total AUM and managing over double the AUM of the next major center, Delhi NCR. The other cities completing the top 10—Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Vadodara, and Jaipur—solidify the concentration of wealth and robust distribution networks in these urban centers.
🚀 The Tier-II and Tier-III Ascent: AUM Democratization
While the metros dominate, the most encouraging trend is the consistent expansion of the market’s footprint into smaller cities, reflecting the success of market penetration efforts and growing awareness among retail investors.
1. Scaling the ₹30,000 Crore Mark
The data shows several high-potential Tier-II and Tier-III cities are rapidly scaling up their investor base:
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Cities like Surat (₹59,889 Cr), Lucknow (₹52,889 Cr), Nagpur (₹43,556 Cr), Kanpur (₹37,333 Cr), and Indore (₹33,445 Cr) now command significant AUM figures, generally falling in the ₹30,000 crore to ₹60,000 crore range.
2. The Next Wave of Growth
Further down the list, cities on the brink of breaking the ₹30,000 crore barrier include Patna (₹28,000 Cr), Coimbatore (₹27,222 Cr), Bhopal (₹27,222 Cr), Chandigarh (₹26,445 Cr), and Ludhiana (₹26,445 Cr), all featuring in the ₹25,000–₹30,000 crore range. Their continued growth suggests that the concentration index may gradually moderate as these emerging centers mature.
3. The Collective Force of Non-Metros
Collectively, non-metro and smaller cities now account for nearly one-fifth of the total industry size, contributing $18.7\%$ of the overall AUM (excluding investments from NRIs and overseas sources). This significant percentage indicates a sustained shift in investment behavior, with wealth generation and distribution moving into regional economic powerhouses.
🌐 State-Level Financial Powerhouses
The top 30 cities are not evenly distributed, with a few states demonstrating an exceptional density of financial assets:
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Maharashtra leads with 4 cities in the top 30 (Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik).
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Gujarat is closely tied with 4 cities (Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot), reflecting the state’s commercial acumen and trading wealth.
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Uttar Pradesh also boasts 4 cities (Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Varanasi), pointing to the rising affluence across the largest state by population.
Furthermore, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh each have 2 cities in the top 30 list, underscoring the regional importance of these states in the national investment landscape.
💱 Global Footprint Expansion
Adding to the domestic strength is the growing contribution from the global investor base. NRIs and overseas investors now contribute around $4\%$ of the industry’s AUM, with their assets standing at ₹3.1 lakh crore. This figure not only highlights the trust placed in the Indian financial market but also reinforces the country’s status as an increasingly attractive global investment destination.
The AMFI data paints a picture of a mutual fund industry that is not only experiencing explosive growth but is also successfully penetrating deeper into the domestic market, driven by financial literacy campaigns and digital accessibility. The growth of the Top 30 cities and the emergence of Tier-II/III hubs promise a more resilient and widely invested financial future for India.
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