The document discusses the performance of mutual funds in India over four phases of development from 1964 to the present. It notes that assets under management have grown significantly at each phase, reaching Rs. 8.25 lakh crores as of April 2013. Recent trends show that income and gilt funds saw strong inflows in 2013 contributing to a 21.37% year-over-year growth in overall assets under management, fueled by gains in both debt and equity markets. The document also mentions sector returns and top performing funds.