Odisha has emerged as a leader in monthly mutual fund growth in India, with its Assets Under Management (AUM) reaching ₹78,568 crore as of February 2026. Driven by digital accessibility and smartphone usage, investors from cities like Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Rourkela are leading the trend. Approximately 66% of investors prefer equity schemes via SIPs to mitigate market volatility. While Odisha lags behind states like Maharashtra and Delhi in total AUM, its growth rate remains among the highest nationally, involving diverse groups from students to corporate entities. https://sambad.in/business/leading-the-country-in-monthly-growth-11845692 #creator program