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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.
Why Should you Invest in Mid Cap Funds
Here’s why mid-cap funds deserve a spot in your long-term Portfolio -
1. Higher Wealth-Creation Potential
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.
2. Strike the Balance Between Stability & Growth
Mid-caps offer more stability than small-caps yet significantly better growth potential than large-caps.
3. Faster Response to Market & Innovation Cycles
Because mid-cap companies are more focused and nimble, they adapt quickly to:
- ✔ new business trends
- ✔ technology shifts
- ✔ customer behaviour changes
4. Better Performance in Bull Markets
When markets rally for long, mid-caps often lead the show — making them a strong cyclical bet.
5. Attractive Option for Long-Term Investors
Given enough time (5–7+ years), mid-caps have historically rewarded disciplined SIP investors with exceptional returns.
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Advantages of Midcap funds
Mid-cap funds continue to perform well because:
- They remain under-researched compared to large-caps, creating pricing inefficiencies.
- Skilled fund managers can unlock hidden value by identifying strong businesses early.
- India’s economic cycle and digital growth create opportunities for mid-sized companies to scale dramatically.
- Many of India’s fastest-growing sectors — manufacturing, EVs, digital services, specialty chemicals, consumer brands — are dominated by mid-caps.
This makes mid-cap funds a strong long-term investment category.
Fund Selection Methodology used to find 11 funds
Top 11 Best Mid Cap Mutual Funds to Invest in FY 25 - 26
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 5 YR (%) 2024 (%) Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund Growth ₹99.6925
↑ 0.62 ₹38,003 -0.3 -5.2 -12.6 25.3 27.5 -12.1 Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund Growth ₹105.304
↑ 0.53 ₹13,196 5.7 2 2.9 25.9 25 3.8 Invesco India Mid Cap Fund Growth ₹185.16
↑ 1.22 ₹10,006 3.7 2.3 5.7 27 24.1 6.3 ICICI Prudential MidCap Fund Growth ₹318.56
↑ 2.01 ₹7,055 7.8 4.4 10.9 23.4 22.7 11.1 Sundaram Mid Cap Fund Growth ₹1,450.28
↑ 10.78 ₹13,345 5.5 4.3 3.6 24.7 22.7 4.1 BNP Paribas Mid Cap Fund Growth ₹106.076
↑ 1.06 ₹2,320 5.6 4.6 2.2 20.7 21 2.5 TATA Mid Cap Growth Fund Growth ₹456.331
↑ 3.97 ₹5,420 6.7 4.6 5.5 22.5 20.9 5.8 SBI Magnum Mid Cap Fund Growth ₹238.676
↑ 2.00 ₹23,360 5.4 -0.3 -0.1 18 20.6 0.4 Aditya Birla Sun Life Midcap Fund Growth ₹811.94
↑ 4.18 ₹6,278 4.9 2.5 3.7 21.4 20.5 4.4 Franklin India Prima Fund Growth ₹2,826.67
↑ 15.05 ₹12,911 5 0.4 0.9 22.4 19.9 1.6 PGIM India Midcap Opportunities Fund Growth ₹64.34
↑ 0.34 ₹11,527 -0.2 -2.1 -0.9 13.5 18.6 0 Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 2 Jan 26 Research Highlights & Commentary of 11 Funds showcased
Commentary Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund Invesco India Mid Cap Fund ICICI Prudential MidCap Fund Sundaram Mid Cap Fund BNP Paribas Mid Cap Fund TATA Mid Cap Growth Fund SBI Magnum Mid Cap Fund Aditya Birla Sun Life Midcap Fund Franklin India Prima Fund PGIM India Midcap Opportunities Fund Point 1 Highest AUM (₹38,003 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹13,196 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹10,006 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹7,055 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹13,345 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,320 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹5,420 Cr). Top quartile AUM (₹23,360 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹6,278 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹12,911 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹11,527 Cr). Point 2 Established history (11+ yrs). Established history (18+ yrs). Established history (18+ yrs). Established history (21+ yrs). Established history (23+ yrs). Established history (19+ yrs). Established history (31+ yrs). Established history (20+ yrs). Established history (23+ 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). Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile). Top rated. 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: 27.52% (top quartile). 5Y return: 24.99% (top quartile). 5Y return: 24.09% (upper mid). 5Y return: 22.71% (upper mid). 5Y return: 22.70% (upper mid). 5Y return: 21.03% (lower mid). 5Y return: 20.88% (lower mid). 5Y return: 20.57% (lower mid). 5Y return: 20.45% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 19.90% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 18.58% (bottom quartile). Point 6 3Y return: 25.28% (upper mid). 3Y return: 25.94% (top quartile). 3Y return: 26.95% (top quartile). 3Y return: 23.41% (upper mid). 3Y return: 24.73% (upper mid). 3Y return: 20.74% (bottom quartile). 3Y return: 22.48% (lower mid). 3Y return: 18.04% (bottom quartile). 3Y return: 21.39% (lower mid). 3Y return: 22.42% (lower mid). 3Y return: 13.51% (bottom quartile). Point 7 1Y return: -12.59% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 2.88% (lower mid). 1Y return: 5.67% (top quartile). 1Y return: 10.86% (top quartile). 1Y return: 3.60% (upper mid). 1Y return: 2.21% (lower mid). 1Y return: 5.54% (upper mid). 1Y return: -0.07% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 3.68% (upper mid). 1Y return: 0.88% (lower mid). 1Y return: -0.88% (bottom quartile). Point 8 Alpha: -11.47 (bottom quartile). Alpha: -2.28 (upper mid). Alpha: 0.00 (top quartile). Alpha: 1.70 (top quartile). Alpha: -1.35 (upper mid). Alpha: -3.13 (lower mid). Alpha: -2.69 (upper mid). Alpha: -6.19 (bottom quartile). Alpha: -3.78 (lower mid). Alpha: -4.19 (bottom quartile). Alpha: -3.60 (lower mid). Point 9 Sharpe: -0.40 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: 0.05 (upper mid). Sharpe: 0.37 (top quartile). Sharpe: 0.25 (top quartile). Sharpe: 0.09 (upper mid). Sharpe: -0.03 (lower mid). Sharpe: 0.01 (upper mid). Sharpe: -0.24 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: -0.06 (lower mid). Sharpe: -0.08 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: -0.06 (lower mid). Point 10 Information ratio: 0.21 (top quartile). Information ratio: 0.27 (top quartile). Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid). Information ratio: -0.30 (upper mid). Information ratio: 0.15 (upper mid). Information ratio: -0.86 (bottom quartile). Information ratio: -0.59 (lower mid). Information ratio: -1.22 (bottom quartile). Information ratio: -0.80 (lower mid). Information ratio: -0.47 (lower mid). Information ratio: -1.63 (bottom quartile). Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund
Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund
Invesco India Mid Cap Fund
ICICI Prudential MidCap Fund
Sundaram Mid Cap Fund
BNP Paribas Mid Cap Fund
TATA Mid Cap Growth Fund
SBI Magnum Mid Cap Fund
Aditya Birla Sun Life Midcap 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 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 (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 1. Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund
Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund
Growth Launch Date 24 Feb 14 NAV (02 Jan 26) ₹99.6925 ↑ 0.62 (0.62 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹38,003 on 30 Nov 25 Category Equity - Mid Cap AMC Motilal Oswal Asset Management Co. Ltd Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.56 Sharpe Ratio -0.4 Information Ratio 0.21 Alpha Ratio -11.47 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 31 Dec 20 ₹10,000 31 Dec 21 ₹15,583 31 Dec 22 ₹17,252 31 Dec 23 ₹24,442 31 Dec 24 ₹38,406 31 Dec 25 ₹33,746 Returns for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 2 Jan 26 Duration Returns 1 Month -3.5% 3 Month -0.3% 6 Month -5.2% 1 Year -12.6% 3 Year 25.3% 5 Year 27.5% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 21.4% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 -12.1% 2023 57.1% 2022 41.7% 2021 10.7% 2020 55.8% 2019 9.3% 2018 9.7% 2017 -12.7% 2016 30.8% 2015 5.2% Fund Manager information for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund
Name Since Tenure Ajay Khandelwal 1 Oct 24 1.17 Yr. Niket Shah 1 Jul 20 5.42 Yr. Rakesh Shetty 22 Nov 22 3.03 Yr. Sunil Sawant 1 Jul 24 1.42 Yr. Data below for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund as on 30 Nov 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Technology 37.64% Consumer Cyclical 18.46% Industrials 11.9% Financial Services 11.71% Communication Services 8.74% Real Estate 2.43% Health Care 1.61% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 7.92% Equity 92.08% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Persistent Systems Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 23 | PERSISTENT10% ₹3,812 Cr 6,000,000 Coforge Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | COFORGE10% ₹3,770 Cr 19,750,000
↑ 99,301 Eternal Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 25 | 5433209% ₹3,301 Cr 110,001,000
↑ 10,001,000 Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | DIXON8% ₹3,066 Cr 2,100,000 Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | KALYANKJIL8% ₹3,034 Cr 60,043,240
↑ 43,240 One97 Communications Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | 5433968% ₹2,969 Cr 22,479,961
↓ -2,520,039 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 25 | BHARTIARTL5% ₹1,997 Cr 9,500,000
↑ 9,500,000 Polycab India Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 23 | POLYCAB5% ₹1,889 Cr 2,528,264
↓ -145,406 Aditya Birla Capital Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | ABCAPITAL4% ₹1,701 Cr 47,500,000
↑ 7,482,572 KEI Industries Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | KEI4% ₹1,658 Cr 4,000,000 2. Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund
Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund
Growth Launch Date 26 Dec 07 NAV (02 Jan 26) ₹105.304 ↑ 0.53 (0.50 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹13,196 on 30 Nov 25 Category Equity - Mid Cap AMC Edelweiss Asset Management Limited Rating ☆☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 1.75 Sharpe Ratio 0.05 Information Ratio 0.27 Alpha Ratio -2.28 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 31 Dec 20 ₹10,000 31 Dec 21 ₹15,026 31 Dec 22 ₹15,381 31 Dec 23 ₹21,291 31 Dec 24 ₹29,572 31 Dec 25 ₹30,687 Returns for Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 2 Jan 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.9% 3 Month 5.7% 6 Month 2% 1 Year 2.9% 3 Year 25.9% 5 Year 25% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 14% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 3.8% 2023 38.9% 2022 38.4% 2021 2.4% 2020 50.3% 2019 26.4% 2018 5.2% 2017 -15.7% 2016 52.3% 2015 2.5% Fund Manager information for Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund
Name Since Tenure Dhruv Bhatia 14 Oct 24 1.13 Yr. Trideep Bhattacharya 1 Oct 21 4.17 Yr. Raj Koradia 1 Aug 24 1.33 Yr. Data below for Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund as on 30 Nov 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 28.35% Consumer Cyclical 14.44% Industrials 12.89% Technology 11.74% Basic Materials 9.3% Health Care 8.56% Consumer Defensive 4.2% Real Estate 3.03% Energy 2.16% Communication Services 1.92% Utility 0.54% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 2.83% Equity 97.16% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Coforge Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 23 | COFORGE3% ₹454 Cr 2,377,155
↑ 398,633 Persistent Systems Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 21 | PERSISTENT3% ₹405 Cr 637,288
↑ 86,735 BSE Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 24 | BSE3% ₹333 Cr 1,145,902
↑ 717,869 Indian Bank (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 21 | INDIANB2% ₹292 Cr 3,355,391 PB Fintech Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | 5433902% ₹284 Cr 1,559,919 The Federal Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 18 | FEDERALBNK2% ₹283 Cr 10,970,839
↑ 3,022,466 Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 24 | MCX2% ₹277 Cr 274,589 Max Healthcare Institute Ltd Ordinary Shares (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 21 | MAXHEALTH2% ₹273 Cr 2,349,767
↓ -625,626 UNO Minda Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 17 | UNOMINDA2% ₹259 Cr 1,981,889 IDFC First Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 25 | 5394372% ₹258 Cr 32,227,248
↑ 11,034,554 3. Invesco India Mid Cap Fund
Invesco India Mid Cap Fund
Growth Launch Date 19 Apr 07 NAV (02 Jan 26) ₹185.16 ↑ 1.22 (0.66 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹10,006 on 30 Nov 25 Category Equity - Mid Cap AMC Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Ltd Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.82 Sharpe Ratio 0.37 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 31 Dec 20 ₹10,000 31 Dec 21 ₹14,314 31 Dec 22 ₹14,388 31 Dec 23 ₹19,297 31 Dec 24 ₹27,624 31 Dec 25 ₹29,374 Returns for Invesco India Mid Cap Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 2 Jan 26 Duration Returns 1 Month -0.7% 3 Month 3.7% 6 Month 2.3% 1 Year 5.7% 3 Year 27% 5 Year 24.1% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 16.9% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 6.3% 2023 43.1% 2022 34.1% 2021 0.5% 2020 43.1% 2019 24.4% 2018 3.8% 2017 -5.3% 2016 44.3% 2015 1.1% Fund Manager information for Invesco India Mid Cap Fund
Name Since Tenure Aditya Khemani 9 Nov 23 2.06 Yr. Amit Ganatra 1 Sep 23 2.25 Yr. Data below for Invesco India Mid Cap Fund as on 30 Nov 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 34.71% Consumer Cyclical 20.6% Health Care 17.1% Real Estate 7.67% Industrials 6.94% Technology 6.9% Basic Materials 3.63% Communication Services 0.44% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 2.01% Equity 97.99% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity The Federal Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 22 | FEDERALBNK6% ₹575 Cr 22,304,132
↑ 2,343,148 AU Small Finance Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 25 | AUBANK6% ₹567 Cr 5,936,790 L&T Finance Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | LTF5% ₹526 Cr 16,854,973 Swiggy Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | SWIGGY5% ₹514 Cr 13,591,659
↑ 1,712,546 BSE Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | BSE4% ₹441 Cr 1,519,233 Max Financial Services Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 23 | MFSL4% ₹412 Cr 2,422,867 Prestige Estates Projects Ltd (Real Estate)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 23 | PRESTIGE4% ₹411 Cr 2,451,815 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 24 | GLENMARK4% ₹363 Cr 1,864,031 Global Health Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 23 | MEDANTA3% ₹342 Cr 2,742,111
↑ 540,183 Trent Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 21 | TRENT3% ₹304 Cr 716,270
↑ 132,839 4. ICICI Prudential MidCap Fund
ICICI Prudential MidCap Fund
Growth Launch Date 28 Oct 04 NAV (02 Jan 26) ₹318.56 ↑ 2.01 (0.63 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹7,055 on 30 Nov 25 Category Equity - Mid Cap AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.88 Sharpe Ratio 0.25 Information Ratio -0.3 Alpha Ratio 1.7 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 31 Dec 20 ₹10,000 31 Dec 21 ₹14,482 31 Dec 22 ₹14,932 31 Dec 23 ₹19,823 31 Dec 24 ₹25,180 31 Dec 25 ₹27,963 Returns for ICICI Prudential MidCap Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 2 Jan 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 2.4% 3 Month 7.8% 6 Month 4.4% 1 Year 10.9% 3 Year 23.4% 5 Year 22.7% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 17.8% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 11.1% 2023 27% 2022 32.8% 2021 3.1% 2020 44.8% 2019 19.1% 2018 -0.6% 2017 -10.8% 2016 42.9% 2015 4.8% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential MidCap Fund
Name Since Tenure Lalit Kumar 1 Jul 22 3.42 Yr. Sharmila D’mello 31 Jul 22 3.34 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential MidCap Fund as on 30 Nov 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Basic Materials 26.99% Financial Services 21.71% Industrials 21.49% Consumer Cyclical 11.55% Communication Services 8.53% Real Estate 6.3% Health Care 1.33% Technology 0.38% Utility 0.14% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 1.58% Equity 98.42% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Muthoot Finance Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 23 | MUTHOOTFIN4% ₹309 Cr 824,501 BSE Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 24 | BSE4% ₹294 Cr 1,011,840 Jindal Steel Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 22 | JINDALSTEL4% ₹291 Cr 2,786,470 UPL Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 22 | UPL4% ₹263 Cr 3,465,469 Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 24 | MCX4% ₹250 Cr 247,972 APL Apollo Tubes Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 22 | APLAPOLLO3% ₹245 Cr 1,425,196 Bharti Hexacom Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 24 | BHARTIHEXA3% ₹243 Cr 1,376,584 Jindal Stainless Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 22 | JSL3% ₹240 Cr 3,106,731 PB Fintech Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | 5433903% ₹238 Cr 1,308,585 Prestige Estates Projects Ltd (Real Estate)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 23 | PRESTIGE3% ₹238 Cr 1,418,018 5. Sundaram Mid Cap Fund
Sundaram Mid Cap Fund
Growth Launch Date 30 Jul 02 NAV (02 Jan 26) ₹1,450.28 ↑ 10.78 (0.75 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹13,345 on 30 Nov 25 Category Equity - Mid Cap AMC Sundaram Asset Management Company Ltd Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.75 Sharpe Ratio 0.09 Information Ratio 0.15 Alpha Ratio -1.35 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 31 Dec 20 ₹10,000 31 Dec 21 ₹13,749 31 Dec 22 ₹14,414 31 Dec 23 ₹20,231 31 Dec 24 ₹26,707 31 Dec 25 ₹27,800 Returns for Sundaram Mid Cap Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 2 Jan 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.5% 3 Month 5.5% 6 Month 4.3% 1 Year 3.6% 3 Year 24.7% 5 Year 22.7% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 23.7% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 4.1% 2023 32% 2022 40.4% 2021 4.8% 2020 37.5% 2019 11.8% 2018 -0.3% 2017 -15.4% 2016 40.8% 2015 11.3% Fund Manager information for Sundaram Mid Cap Fund
Name Since Tenure S. Bharath 24 Feb 21 4.77 Yr. Ratish Varier 24 Feb 21 4.77 Yr. Data below for Sundaram Mid Cap Fund as on 30 Nov 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 21.47% Consumer Cyclical 15.93% Industrials 14.16% Health Care 10.33% Basic Materials 9.51% Technology 6.13% Consumer Defensive 6.1% Real Estate 3.71% Communication Services 2.49% Utility 2.32% Energy 2.11% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 5.72% Equity 94.26% Other 0% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Cummins India Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 17 | CUMMINSIND4% ₹554 Cr 1,237,533
↓ -36,220 Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 24 | M&MFIN3% ₹440 Cr 11,843,703
↓ -77,000 Coromandel International Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 10 | COROMANDEL3% ₹412 Cr 1,731,201
↑ 18,600 GE Vernova T&D India Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | GVT&D3% ₹334 Cr 1,158,576
↓ -20,966 Fortis Healthcare Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 21 | FORTIS2% ₹330 Cr 3,592,166 The Federal Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 18 | FEDERALBNK2% ₹306 Cr 11,865,970 Sundaram Liquid Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -2% ₹305 Cr 1,279,167
↑ 1,047,803 IDFC First Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | 5394372% ₹304 Cr 37,978,844 Coforge Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 May 23 | COFORGE2% ₹292 Cr 1,527,449
↑ 37,662 Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 21 | KALYANKJIL2% ₹285 Cr 5,641,735
↑ 76,401
Parameters to Look at While Choosing Mid-Cap Funds
Choosing a mid-cap fund should involve both data-based analysis and qualitative assessment -
Quantitative Factors
Higher AUM
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.
Minimum 5+ year track record
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.
Consistent 3-year, 5-year, and 7-year performance
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.
Low-to-reasonable expense ratio
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.
Portfolio allocation: 65–75% in mid-caps
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 & downside protection data
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.
Volatility metrics: Standard deviation, Sharpe ratio
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.
Qualitative Factors
Strong fund manager reputation
The fund manager’s experience, track record, and decision-making style directly influence performance. A skilled manager can identify strong mid-cap opportunities early.
Stable and disciplined investment process
Funds with a clear, consistent process avoid emotional or trend-based Investing. A disciplined approach helps maintain long-term performance even during market noise.
Fund house’s track record in equity investing
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.
Consistency of performance across market cycles
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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Conclusion
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.
FAQs
1. Are mid cap mutual funds good for long-term investment?
A: Yes. Mid-cap funds are ideal for long-term (5–7+ years) investors seeking higher growth than large-caps.
2. How risky are mid cap mutual funds?
A: They carry medium-to-high risk. Mid-caps are more volatile than large-caps but more stable than small-caps.
3. Can beginners invest in mid cap funds?
A: Beginners can invest through SIPs, which reduce volatility and average out market fluctuations.
4. Which is better: mid cap or small cap mutual funds?
A: Mid-caps offer a balance of risk + growth, while small-caps are higher risk but higher potential. Mid-caps suit more investors.
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