Mutual funds' asset base rose to over Rs 24 lakh crore in July-September quarter, a 14 per cent surge from the year-ago period, driven by participation from retail investors and a spirited investor awareness campaign by the industry.
The asset base of the industry, comprising 41 players, was Rs 23.4 lakh crore in the preceding three months, showing a growth of just 2.5 per cent on quarterly basis, according to the data by Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi).
The total a ..