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May 2025 saw SIP investments reach an all-time high of ₹26,688 crore, highlighting robust retail participation. FPIs turned positive, with major inflows into telecom, services, and capital goods, signaling renewed confidence and stability in Indian financial markets.
May 2025 Investment Trends: SIPs Scale New High, FPIs Turn Positive
The monthly SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) inflows reached a new peak of ₹26,688 crore in May 2025, underscoring robust investor confidence.
SIP Trends for May 2025
Mutual fund investments stayed strong in May, largely driven by steady retail participation.
Even as equity inflows saw some slowdown, overall mutual fund contributions remained healthy, thanks to consistent SIP investments by individuals.
Monthly SIP Contribution (₹ Crore)
Month | SIP Contribution |
May-24 | 20,904 |
Jun-24 | 21,264 |
Jul-24 | 23,332 |
Aug-24 | 23,547 |
Sep-24 | 24,509 |
Oct-24 | 25,323 |
Nov-24 | 25,320 |
Dec-24 | 26,460 |
Jan-25 | 26,400 |
Feb-25 | 25,999 |
Mar-25 | 25,926 |
Apr-25 | 26,632 |
May-25 | 26,688 |
Annual Mutual Fund SIP Contributions (₹ Crore)
Financial Year | Contribution |
FY 2017-18 | 67,190 |
FY 2018-19 | 92,693 |
FY 2019-20 | 100,084 |
FY 2020-21 | 96,080 |
FY 2021-22 | 124,566 |
FY 2022-23 | 155,972 |
FY 2023-24 | 199,219 |
FY 2024-25 | 263,429 |
FY 2025-26 | 53,320 |
Investor sentiment was buoyed in May 2025 by a halt in tariff increases, renewed optimism around a US-India trade agreement, and stronger-than-expected GDP numbers for FY25. These factors contributed to a surge in FPI (Foreign Portfolio Investor) buying.
Year | FPI Activity |
2016-2017 | 55,702.67 |
2017-2018 | 25,634.19 |
2018-2019 | -87.73 |
2019-2020 | 6,152.26 |
2020-2021 | 2,74,031.96 |
2021-2022 | -1,40,009.6 |
2022-2023 | -37,631.57 |
2023-2024 | 2,08,211.24 |
2024-2025 | -1,27,041 |
2025-2026 | 16,599 |
FPI Monthly Activity (₹ Crore)
Month | Activity |
May-24 | -25,582 |
Jun-24 | 26,558 |
Jul-24 | 32,359 |
Aug-24 | 7,322 |
Sep-24 | 57,724 |
Oct-24 | -94,017 |
Nov-24 | -21,612 |
Dec-24 | 15,446 |
Jan-25 | -78,027 |
Feb-25 | -34,574 |
Mar-25 | -3,973 |
Apr-25 | 4,223 |
May-25 | 19,860 |
FPI inflows in May were shaped by the pause in tariffs and anticipation of a US-India trade deal.
The US Commerce Secretary indicated that the trade agreement should be finalized before the reciprocal tariff pause expires on July 9, 2025.
Late May also saw the release of India’s GDP and trade deficit figures.
Sector | Inflow/Outflow |
Automobile & Auto Components | 101 |
Capital Goods | 5,327 |
Chemicals | 1,308 |
Construction | 267 |
Construction Materials | 575 |
Consumer Durables | -1,734 |
Consumer Services | -491 |
Diversified | -112 |
FMCG | 815 |
Financial Services | 4,028 |
Forest Materials | 9 |
Healthcare | -2,614 |
Information Technology | -2,436 |
Media, Entertainment & Publication | 137 |
Metals & Mining | 70 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 2,520 |
Power | -2,494 |
Realty | -1,664 |
Services | 7,972 |
Telecommunication | 8,089 |
Textiles | -89 |
Utilities | 23 |
Where Did FPIs Invest?
Foreign Portfolio Investors showed a marked preference for telecom and services stocks in May 2025.
The telecom sector alone received ₹8,089 crore in FPI inflows, accounting for 40.7% of the total net FPI investment in Indian equities for the month.
Other sectors attracting FPI interest included Capital Goods, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Construction Materials, and FMCG.
This pattern was notably different from March and April, which saw heavy selling early in the month followed by a rebound later. In contrast, May saw steady and decisive inflows throughout.
Telecom, Services, and Capital Goods were the top three sectors for FPI inflows in May 2025, with buying activity seen throughout the month.
Bharti Airtel led the telecom sector inflows, while passive funds drove investments in companies like Zomato in the services sector.
Capital Goods benefited from strong government capital expenditure in the previous quarter.
The mutual fund and FPI data for May 2025 highlight the resilience and optimism in Indian financial markets. Record-high SIP contributions underscore the confidence of retail investors, even as equity inflows showed some moderation. Meanwhile, FPIs returned strongly to Indian equities, especially in sectors like telecom, services, and capital goods, influenced by positive economic signals and policy developments. The decisive nature of May’s inflows, compared to the volatility in previous months, suggests a more stable investment environment going forward. As always, investors are encouraged to stay informed, diversify, and consult professionals to navigate the ever-evolving market landscape.
Source - Bajaj Broking Research Desk
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