<h1>Minister Highlights Mutual Funds' Role in India's Growth, Stresses Investor Protection and Financial Inclusion at AMFI Summit 2025</h1> Union Minister of Commerce and Industry highlighted the mutual funds industry's critical role in India's growth at the AMFI Summit 2025. He emphasized the importance of protecting small investors and reducing market volatility, noting that domestic investors, not foreign institutional investors, will shape India's future. The Minister praised domestic investors for their role in post-Covid recovery and stressed the industry's responsibility to educate and protect investors. He also pointed out the necessity for the mutual funds industry to foster financial inclusion and education, as assets under management are expected to reach Rs 100 lakh crore, underscoring the industry's influence on India's economic trajectory.