The asset under management of Indian mutual fund industry touched record high of Rs 20 lakh crore in July, driven by strong inflows into both debt and equity segments. Retail investors have been pumping record amount into mutual funds through SIPs. It is estimated that investors are putting in nearly Rs 5,000 crore every month through SIPs. Systematic Investment Plan or SIP as it is commonly known, is an investment plan offered by mutual funds, wherein one could invest a fixed amount in a mutual fund scheme at fixed intervals.
Here is how much income tax you have to pay on mutual fund gains: