Mid-caps have become one of the most preferred investment categories for Indian investors who want higher growth than large-caps but lower Volatility than small-cap.
Many mid-cap companies today were once tiny challengers — and a few years down the line, they often become India’s next large-cap or even giant-cap players. That’s exactly why mid cap funds attract investors with a long-term mindset.
Mid-caps = companies with strong fundamentals + high growth potential + ability to scale fast. When these firms are led by capable management and agile strategies, they often turn into tomorrow’s market leaders.
Institutional investors like Mutual Funds, pension funds, and FIIs actively chase mid-caps because this segment offers the perfect blend of growth + innovation + long-term wealth creation.
Here’s why mid-cap funds deserve a spot in your long-term Portfolio -
Historically, mid-cap funds have outperformed large-caps over long-term horizons (7–10 years+). Their ability to scale from mid-sized to large-sized companies is a powerful growth trigger.
Mid-caps offer more stability than small-caps yet significantly better growth potential than large-caps.
Because mid-cap companies are more focused and nimble, they adapt quickly to:
When markets rally for long, mid-caps often lead the show — making them a strong cyclical bet.
Given enough time (5–7+ years), mid-caps have historically rewarded disciplined SIP investors with exceptional returns.
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Mid-cap funds continue to perform well because:
This makes mid-cap funds a strong long-term investment category.
Fund Selection Methodology used to find 11 funds
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 5 YR (%) 2024 (%) Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund Growth ₹100.406
↑ 1.27 ₹37,501 -4.2 0.3 -11.5 23.8 28.7 57.1 Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund Growth ₹103.673
↑ 0.92 ₹12,647 2.1 3.5 0.2 24.4 25.6 38.9 Invesco India Mid Cap Fund Growth ₹184.76
↑ 1.81 ₹9,320 1.8 6 5.8 26.4 25 43.1 Sundaram Mid Cap Fund Growth ₹1,426.73
↑ 12.36 ₹13,236 2.1 4.9 1 23.1 23.4 32 ICICI Prudential MidCap Fund Growth ₹310.26
↑ 3.45 ₹6,964 3.7 4.9 4.5 21.5 23.3 27 BNP Paribas Mid Cap Fund Growth ₹104.344
↑ 0.90 ₹2,276 2.9 4.6 0.5 19.5 21.6 28.5 TATA Mid Cap Growth Fund Growth ₹446.201
↑ 3.65 ₹5,283 2.9 5.3 2.2 21.2 21.3 22.7 Aditya Birla Sun Life Midcap Fund Growth ₹798.39
↑ 7.54 ₹6,271 1.2 1.6 -0.1 19.6 21.2 22 SBI Magnum Mid Cap Fund Growth ₹233.504
↑ 2.14 ₹23,036 1.9 -0.9 -2.9 16.1 21.2 20.3 Franklin India Prima Fund Growth ₹2,784.11
↑ 20.73 ₹12,770 1.2 2.1 -1.3 20.8 20.1 31.8 PGIM India Midcap Opportunities Fund Growth ₹63.96
↑ 0.63 ₹11,581 -3.3 -0.1 -2.5 12.2 19.6 21 Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 12 Dec 25 Research Highlights & Commentary of 11 Funds showcased
Commentary Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund Invesco India Mid Cap Fund Sundaram Mid Cap Fund ICICI Prudential MidCap Fund BNP Paribas Mid Cap Fund TATA Mid Cap Growth Fund Aditya Birla Sun Life Midcap Fund SBI Magnum Mid Cap Fund Franklin India Prima Fund PGIM India Midcap Opportunities Fund Point 1 Highest AUM (₹37,501 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹12,647 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹9,320 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹13,236 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹6,964 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,276 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹5,283 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹6,271 Cr). Top quartile AUM (₹23,036 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹12,770 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹11,581 Cr). Point 2 Established history (11+ yrs). Established history (17+ yrs). Established history (18+ yrs). Established history (23+ yrs). Established history (21+ yrs). Established history (19+ yrs). Established history (31+ yrs). Established history (23+ yrs). Established history (20+ yrs). Oldest track record among peers (32 yrs). Established history (12+ yrs). Point 3 Rating: 3★ (upper mid). Rating: 3★ (lower mid). Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile). Top rated. Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 3★ (top quartile). Rating: 2★ (lower mid). Rating: 3★ (lower mid). Rating: 3★ (upper mid). Rating: 3★ (upper mid). Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile). Point 4 Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: High. Point 5 5Y return: 28.71% (top quartile). 5Y return: 25.61% (top quartile). 5Y return: 25.04% (upper mid). 5Y return: 23.43% (upper mid). 5Y return: 23.27% (upper mid). 5Y return: 21.59% (lower mid). 5Y return: 21.32% (lower mid). 5Y return: 21.21% (lower mid). 5Y return: 21.18% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 20.08% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 19.62% (bottom quartile). Point 6 3Y return: 23.81% (upper mid). 3Y return: 24.43% (top quartile). 3Y return: 26.36% (top quartile). 3Y return: 23.07% (upper mid). 3Y return: 21.50% (upper mid). 3Y return: 19.49% (bottom quartile). 3Y return: 21.16% (lower mid). 3Y return: 19.63% (lower mid). 3Y return: 16.13% (bottom quartile). 3Y return: 20.84% (lower mid). 3Y return: 12.15% (bottom quartile). Point 7 1Y return: -11.48% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 0.25% (lower mid). 1Y return: 5.76% (top quartile). 1Y return: 1.03% (upper mid). 1Y return: 4.49% (top quartile). 1Y return: 0.54% (upper mid). 1Y return: 2.21% (upper mid). 1Y return: -0.13% (lower mid). 1Y return: -2.88% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: -1.26% (lower mid). 1Y return: -2.47% (bottom quartile). Point 8 Alpha: -4.22 (bottom quartile). Alpha: -0.23 (upper mid). Alpha: 0.00 (top quartile). Alpha: -0.05 (upper mid). Alpha: 2.69 (top quartile). Alpha: -3.98 (lower mid). Alpha: -3.43 (lower mid). Alpha: -4.40 (bottom quartile). Alpha: -7.25 (bottom quartile). Alpha: -2.98 (lower mid). Alpha: -1.08 (upper mid). Point 9 Sharpe: -0.13 (lower mid). Sharpe: 0.07 (upper mid). Sharpe: 0.43 (top quartile). Sharpe: 0.08 (upper mid). Sharpe: 0.22 (top quartile). Sharpe: -0.17 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: -0.12 (lower mid). Sharpe: -0.17 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: -0.39 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: -0.09 (lower mid). Sharpe: 0.01 (upper mid). Point 10 Information ratio: 0.20 (top quartile). Information ratio: 0.18 (top quartile). Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid). Information ratio: 0.16 (upper mid). Information ratio: -0.29 (upper mid). Information ratio: -1.03 (bottom quartile). Information ratio: -0.66 (lower mid). Information ratio: -0.80 (lower mid). Information ratio: -1.31 (bottom quartile). Information ratio: -0.49 (lower mid). Information ratio: -1.61 (bottom quartile). Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund
Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund
Invesco India Mid Cap Fund
Sundaram Mid Cap Fund
ICICI Prudential MidCap Fund
BNP Paribas Mid Cap Fund
TATA Mid Cap Growth Fund
Aditya Birla Sun Life Midcap Fund
SBI Magnum Mid Cap Fund
Franklin India Prima Fund
PGIM India Midcap Opportunities Fund
All the funds mentioned above are ideal, we are giving you detailed analysis of 5 funds.
(Erstwhile Motilal Oswal MOSt Focused Midcap 30 Fund) The investment objective of the Scheme is to achieve long term capital appreciation by investing in a maximum of 30 quality mid-cap companies having long-term competitive advantages and potential for growth. However, there can be no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the Scheme would be achieved. Below is the key information for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile Edelweiss Mid and Small Cap Fund ) The investment objective is to seek to generate long-term capital appreciation from a portfolio that predominantly invests in equity and equity-related securities of Mid Cap companies.
However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realised. Research Highlights for Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund Below is the key information for Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The Scheme seeks to provide long term capital appreciation by investing in a portfolio that is predominantly constituted of equity and equity related instruments of mid cap companies. However, there can be no assurance that the funds objectives will be achieved. Research Highlights for Invesco India Mid Cap Fund Below is the key information for Invesco India Mid Cap Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile Sundaram Select Midcap Fund) To achieve capital appreciation by investing
in diversified stocks that are generally termed
as mid-caps. Research Highlights for Sundaram Mid Cap Fund Below is the key information for Sundaram Mid Cap Fund Returns up to 1 year are on To generate capital appreciation by actively investing in diversified mid cap stocks. Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential MidCap Fund Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential MidCap Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund
Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund
Growth Launch Date 24 Feb 14 NAV (12 Dec 25) ₹100.406 ↑ 1.27 (1.28 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹37,501 on 31 Oct 25 Category Equity - Mid Cap AMC Motilal Oswal Asset Management Co. Ltd Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.56 Sharpe Ratio -0.13 Information Ratio 0.2 Alpha Ratio -4.22 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Nov 20 ₹10,000 30 Nov 21 ₹15,596 30 Nov 22 ₹18,569 30 Nov 23 ₹24,148 30 Nov 24 ₹38,652 30 Nov 25 ₹36,880 Returns for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 12 Dec 25 Duration Returns 1 Month -3.1% 3 Month -4.2% 6 Month 0.3% 1 Year -11.5% 3 Year 23.8% 5 Year 28.7% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 21.6% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 57.1% 2023 41.7% 2022 10.7% 2021 55.8% 2020 9.3% 2019 9.7% 2018 -12.7% 2017 30.8% 2016 5.2% 2015 16.5% Fund Manager information for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund
Name Since Tenure Ajay Khandelwal 1 Oct 24 1.08 Yr. Niket Shah 1 Jul 20 5.34 Yr. Rakesh Shetty 22 Nov 22 2.94 Yr. Sunil Sawant 1 Jul 24 1.34 Yr. Data below for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund as on 31 Oct 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Technology 40.62% Consumer Cyclical 22.89% Industrials 12.61% Communication Services 3.47% Financial Services 3.46% Real Estate 2.56% Health Care 1.61% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 12.78% Equity 87.22% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Persistent Systems Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 23 | PERSISTENT9% ₹3,550 Cr 6,000,000 Coforge Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | COFORGE9% ₹3,494 Cr 19,650,699
↓ -99,301 One97 Communications Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | 5433969% ₹3,258 Cr 25,000,000 Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | DIXON9% ₹3,254 Cr 2,100,000
↑ 62,479 Eternal Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 25 | 5433208% ₹3,178 Cr 100,000,000 Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | KALYANKJIL8% ₹3,058 Cr 60,000,000 Trent Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | 5002516% ₹2,347 Cr 4,999,694 Polycab India Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 23 | POLYCAB5% ₹2,060 Cr 2,673,670
↓ -476,330 Kaynes Technology India Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | KAYNES4% ₹1,676 Cr 2,500,000
↑ 150,000 KEI Industries Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | KEI4% ₹1,613 Cr 4,000,000 2. Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund
Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund
Growth Launch Date 26 Dec 07 NAV (12 Dec 25) ₹103.673 ↑ 0.92 (0.89 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹12,647 on 31 Oct 25 Category Equity - Mid Cap AMC Edelweiss Asset Management Limited Rating ☆☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 1.75 Sharpe Ratio 0.07 Information Ratio 0.18 Alpha Ratio -0.23 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Nov 20 ₹10,000 30 Nov 21 ₹15,173 30 Nov 22 ₹16,543 30 Nov 23 ₹21,002 30 Nov 24 ₹30,545 30 Nov 25 ₹32,143 Returns for Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 12 Dec 25 Duration Returns 1 Month -0.6% 3 Month 2.1% 6 Month 3.5% 1 Year 0.2% 3 Year 24.4% 5 Year 25.6% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 13.9% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 38.9% 2023 38.4% 2022 2.4% 2021 50.3% 2020 26.4% 2019 5.2% 2018 -15.7% 2017 52.3% 2016 2.5% 2015 9.4% Fund Manager information for Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund
Name Since Tenure Dhruv Bhatia 14 Oct 24 1.05 Yr. Trideep Bhattacharya 1 Oct 21 4.09 Yr. Raj Koradia 1 Aug 24 1.25 Yr. Data below for Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund as on 31 Oct 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 25.36% Consumer Cyclical 14.43% Industrials 14.08% Technology 11.15% Basic Materials 10.48% Health Care 9.47% Consumer Defensive 4.37% Real Estate 3.25% Energy 2.52% Communication Services 1.92% Utility 0.57% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 2.39% Equity 97.6% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Coforge Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 23 | COFORGE3% ₹352 Cr 1,978,522 Max Healthcare Institute Ltd Ordinary Shares (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 21 | MAXHEALTH3% ₹342 Cr 2,975,393
↓ -258,406 Persistent Systems Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 21 | PERSISTENT3% ₹326 Cr 550,553
↓ -37,997 Indian Bank (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 21 | 5328142% ₹288 Cr 3,355,391 PB Fintech Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | 5433902% ₹279 Cr 1,559,919 Fortis Healthcare Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 23 | 5328432% ₹270 Cr 2,636,686
↓ -228,780 Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 24 | MCX2% ₹254 Cr 274,589
↑ 57,945 Solar Industries India Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 12 | SOLARINDS2% ₹251 Cr 180,547 UNO Minda Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 17 | UNOMINDA2% ₹245 Cr 1,981,889 LG Electronics India Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 25 | LGEINDIA2% ₹244 Cr 1,468,425
↑ 1,468,425 3. Invesco India Mid Cap Fund
Invesco India Mid Cap Fund
Growth Launch Date 19 Apr 07 NAV (12 Dec 25) ₹184.76 ↑ 1.81 (0.99 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹9,320 on 31 Oct 25 Category Equity - Mid Cap AMC Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Ltd Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.82 Sharpe Ratio 0.43 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Nov 20 ₹10,000 30 Nov 21 ₹14,577 30 Nov 22 ₹15,346 30 Nov 23 ₹19,288 30 Nov 24 ₹28,186 30 Nov 25 ₹31,678 Returns for Invesco India Mid Cap Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 12 Dec 25 Duration Returns 1 Month -0.1% 3 Month 1.8% 6 Month 6% 1 Year 5.8% 3 Year 26.4% 5 Year 25% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 16.9% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 43.1% 2023 34.1% 2022 0.5% 2021 43.1% 2020 24.4% 2019 3.8% 2018 -5.3% 2017 44.3% 2016 1.1% 2015 6.4% Fund Manager information for Invesco India Mid Cap Fund
Name Since Tenure Aditya Khemani 9 Nov 23 1.98 Yr. Amit Ganatra 1 Sep 23 2.17 Yr. Data below for Invesco India Mid Cap Fund as on 31 Oct 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 34.12% Health Care 18.22% Consumer Cyclical 17% Industrials 9.12% Real Estate 8.42% Technology 7.23% Basic Materials 3.95% Communication Services 1.39% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 0.56% Equity 99.44% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity AU Small Finance Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 25 | 5406116% ₹521 Cr 5,936,790 Swiggy Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | SWIGGY5% ₹487 Cr 11,879,113
↑ 1,517,109 The Federal Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 22 | FEDERALBNK5% ₹472 Cr 19,960,984
↑ 5,368,346 L&T Finance Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | LTF5% ₹456 Cr 16,854,973 Prestige Estates Projects Ltd (Real Estate)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 23 | PRESTIGE5% ₹428 Cr 2,451,815
↑ 33,004 BSE Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | BSE4% ₹377 Cr 1,519,233 Max Financial Services Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 23 | 5002714% ₹375 Cr 2,422,867
↑ 324,236 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 24 | 5322964% ₹353 Cr 1,864,031
↑ 187,614 Sai Life Sciences Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 24 | SAILIFE3% ₹308 Cr 3,351,338
↑ 116,840 JK Cement Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 22 | JKCEMENT3% ₹297 Cr 477,753 4. Sundaram Mid Cap Fund
Sundaram Mid Cap Fund
Growth Launch Date 30 Jul 02 NAV (12 Dec 25) ₹1,426.73 ↑ 12.36 (0.87 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹13,236 on 31 Oct 25 Category Equity - Mid Cap AMC Sundaram Asset Management Company Ltd Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.75 Sharpe Ratio 0.08 Information Ratio 0.16 Alpha Ratio -0.05 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Nov 20 ₹10,000 30 Nov 21 ₹14,134 30 Nov 22 ₹15,433 30 Nov 23 ₹19,952 30 Nov 24 ₹27,745 30 Nov 25 ₹29,475 Returns for Sundaram Mid Cap Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 12 Dec 25 Duration Returns 1 Month -1.1% 3 Month 2.1% 6 Month 4.9% 1 Year 1% 3 Year 23.1% 5 Year 23.4% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 23.6% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 32% 2023 40.4% 2022 4.8% 2021 37.5% 2020 11.8% 2019 -0.3% 2018 -15.4% 2017 40.8% 2016 11.3% 2015 11.2% Fund Manager information for Sundaram Mid Cap Fund
Name Since Tenure S. Bharath 24 Feb 21 4.69 Yr. Ratish Varier 24 Feb 21 4.69 Yr. Data below for Sundaram Mid Cap Fund as on 31 Oct 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 20.32% Consumer Cyclical 16.05% Industrials 14.56% Health Care 10.39% Basic Materials 9.54% Consumer Defensive 6.08% Technology 5.69% Real Estate 3.78% Utility 2.46% Communication Services 2.21% Energy 2.21% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 6.43% Equity 93.55% Other 0% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Cummins India Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 17 | 5004804% ₹553 Cr 1,273,753 Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 24 | M&MFIN3% ₹376 Cr 11,920,703 Fortis Healthcare Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 21 | 5328433% ₹367 Cr 3,592,166
↓ -199,021 Coromandel International Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 10 | 5063953% ₹364 Cr 1,712,601 GE Vernova T&D India Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | 5222753% ₹358 Cr 1,179,542 IDFC First Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | IDFCFIRSTB2% ₹311 Cr 37,978,844
↑ 366,859 Indian Bank (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 23 | 5328142% ₹295 Cr 3,438,637
↓ -163,632 Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 21 | HINDPETRO2% ₹292 Cr 6,144,382 Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 21 | KALYANKJIL2% ₹284 Cr 5,565,334
↑ 134,599 The Federal Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 18 | FEDERALBNK2% ₹281 Cr 11,865,970
↓ -478,676 5. ICICI Prudential MidCap Fund
ICICI Prudential MidCap Fund
Growth Launch Date 28 Oct 04 NAV (12 Dec 25) ₹310.26 ↑ 3.45 (1.12 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹6,964 on 31 Oct 25 Category Equity - Mid Cap AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.88 Sharpe Ratio 0.22 Information Ratio -0.29 Alpha Ratio 2.69 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Nov 20 ₹10,000 30 Nov 21 ₹15,050 30 Nov 22 ₹16,184 30 Nov 23 ₹19,809 30 Nov 24 ₹26,903 30 Nov 25 ₹29,464 Returns for ICICI Prudential MidCap Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 12 Dec 25 Duration Returns 1 Month -0.8% 3 Month 3.7% 6 Month 4.9% 1 Year 4.5% 3 Year 21.5% 5 Year 23.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 17.7% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 27% 2023 32.8% 2022 3.1% 2021 44.8% 2020 19.1% 2019 -0.6% 2018 -10.8% 2017 42.9% 2016 4.8% 2015 5.1% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential MidCap Fund
Name Since Tenure Lalit Kumar 1 Jul 22 3.34 Yr. Sharmila D’mello 31 Jul 22 3.26 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential MidCap Fund as on 31 Oct 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Basic Materials 27.85% Industrials 21.61% Financial Services 20.1% Consumer Cyclical 11.2% Communication Services 9.29% Real Estate 6.76% Health Care 1.36% Technology 0.37% Utility 0.15% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 1.3% Equity 98.7% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Jindal Steel Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 22 | 5322864% ₹297 Cr 2,786,470 Muthoot Finance Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 23 | 5333984% ₹262 Cr 824,501 Bharti Hexacom Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 24 | BHARTIHEXA4% ₹256 Cr 1,376,584 APL Apollo Tubes Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 22 | APLAPOLLO4% ₹255 Cr 1,425,196 BSE Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 24 | BSE4% ₹251 Cr 1,011,840
↑ 43,485 UPL Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 22 | UPL4% ₹250 Cr 3,465,469 Prestige Estates Projects Ltd (Real Estate)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 23 | PRESTIGE4% ₹247 Cr 1,418,018 Jindal Stainless Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 22 | JSL3% ₹234 Cr 3,106,731 PB Fintech Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | 5433903% ₹234 Cr 1,308,585
↑ 100,000 Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 24 | MCX3% ₹229 Cr 247,972
Choosing a mid-cap fund should involve both data-based analysis and qualitative assessment -
A healthy AUM indicates investor confidence and ensures the fund can manage buy/sell flows without impacting performance. Funds with very small AUM may face liquidity issues during volatile markets.
A fund with at least 5 years of history shows how it performed across different market cycles. This helps you judge whether the fund can deliver consistent returns, not just short-term spikes.

Look for funds that perform well across all periods, not just one good year. Steady returns over longer horizons indicate strong stock selection and a robust strategy.
A lower expense ratio means more of your returns stay with you. However, don’t choose funds only on cost — a slightly higher fee is fine if the performance is stronger.
A true mid-cap fund should hold the majority of its portfolio in mid-cap stocks. This ensures the fund aligns with the risk–reward profile you expect from this category.
Rolling returns reveal how the fund performed at different entry points, giving a truer picture than point-to-point returns. Downside protection shows how well the fund manages losses during market corrections.
Lower standard deviation means smoother performance, while a higher Sharpe ratio means better risk-adjusted returns. Together, these metrics help you judge stability and efficiency.
The fund manager’s experience, track record, and decision-making style directly influence performance. A skilled manager can identify strong mid-cap opportunities early.
Funds with a clear, consistent process avoid emotional or trend-based Investing. A disciplined approach helps maintain long-term performance even during market noise.
Choose fund houses known for strong research teams and a history of delivering top-performing Equity Funds. A strong AMC usually follows better governance and risk management.
The best funds don’t just shine in bull markets — they also protect capital during downturns. Look for schemes that perform steadily across rising, falling, and sideways markets.
Pro Tip - Always check rolling returns instead of point-to-point returns. Rolling returns show how a fund performed across different time frames and market cycles.
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Mid-cap mutual funds are a powerful wealth-creation tool for long-term investors. They offer faster growth potential than large-caps and more stability than small-caps — making them an ideal choice for investors who can stay invested for 5–7+ years.
While the rewards are high, mid-caps also come with volatility. So keep your allocation balanced, diversify across categories, and invest through SIPs to smooth out market fluctuations. In the long run, the right mid-cap fund can significantly accelerate your journey toward financial freedom.
A: Yes. Mid-cap funds are ideal for long-term (5–7+ years) investors seeking higher growth than large-caps.
A: They carry medium-to-high risk. Mid-caps are more volatile than large-caps but more stable than small-caps.
A: Beginners can invest through SIPs, which reduce volatility and average out market fluctuations.
A: Mid-caps offer a balance of risk + growth, while small-caps are higher risk but higher potential. Mid-caps suit more investors.
Research Highlights for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund