Passive investing explosion: DSP’s Anil Ghelani predicts ETFs, index funds will command 30% of mutual fund industry

Passive investing is gaining rapid traction in India, with DSP’s Anil Ghelani projecting ETFs and index funds to grow from 17% to 30% of mutual fund assets within five years. The shift reflects changing investor behaviour, with passive strategies forming core portfolios and active funds playing a selective, high-alpha role.