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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information from the AIM Mid Cap
Equity Fund Class C Shares June 30, 1999 semiannual report.
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<CIK> 0000202032
<NAME> AIM GROWTH SERIES
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   <NUMBER> 1
   <NAME> MID CAP EQUITY FUND CLASS C SHARES

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