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Mutual Fund vs FD (Fixed Deposit)

Updated on September 4, 2026 , 14234 views

Mutual Fund vs FD? When thinking of saving money, the first thing that most people consider doing is Investing in fixed deposits (FDs). That’s usually because it is easy to understand and is being done since generations. But is it the most appropriate investment? And does it provide the best returns? Or mutual fund investments can serve the purpose better? To know the answers to these questions, read below!

FD or Fixed Deposit

Fixed Deposit, also known as FD is a popular Bank investment option suitable for both long-term and short-term investments. FD returns are fixed as the FD interest rate is pre-decided by the government of India. The interest rate on Fixed Deposits being fixed, there is no effect of inflation on these investments.

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Also, the FD returns are taxable in the hands of investors. However, FD investments are liable for tax deductions under Section 80C of income tax Act.

Mutual Funds

Mutual Fund is of three types, Debt, Equity and Balanced Mutual Funds. Debt Mutual Funds are those that invest most of the assets in government Bonds, corporate bonds and the rest in equity markets. Contrarily, Equity Mutual Funds invest more than 65% of its assets in equity markets and the rest in government bonds, corporate bonds and securities. While Balanced Mutual Funds are those that invest partially in debt and partially in Equity Funds. Mutual Fund is an inflation beating instrument, so it is more tax efficient and is expected to offer better returns on long-term investments.

Which is a Better Long Term Investment?

Now that we know that Mutual Funds and Fixed Deposits (FDs) are both Tax Saving Investments, the question that arises is - Where should one invest? Though it is a subjective question and the answer to it may vary from person to person, below is a comparison mentioned based on various parameters that might help you choose better.

1. Mutual Fund Returns & FD Returns

The returns on Fixed Deposit is pre-specified and does not change throughout the tenure. While Mutual Funds, being linked to the financial market, offer better returns on long-term investments.

2. FD Interest Rates & Mutual Fund Returns

The interest rate on FDs are fixed depending on the type of FD or the period of FD, so one cannot expect higher interest rates on Fixed Deposits. On the other hand, the returns on Mutual Funds vary as different kinds of funds offer volatile returns. If the market goes high the returns increase and vice-a-versa.

3. Risk Factors

Fixed Deposits hardly pose any risk as the returns are pre-determined. Also, if the bank gets busted all bank accounts are insured upto INR 1 lakh. On the other hand, Mutual Funds carry a higher risk as they invest their assets in the financial market. Equity Mutual Funds, having most of its assets invested in equity markets, carry a much higher risk. While investing in Debt Mutual Funds is less risky, as very less portion of these funds is invested in stock market.

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4. The Impact of Inflation

The interest rate being pre-decided, there is no effect of inflation on Fixed Deposits. While, for Mutual Funds, the returns are inflation-adjusted that enhances its potential to earn better returns.

5. Capital Gains

There are no Capital Gains possible in the case of FDs. For Mutual funds, capital gains depend on the holding period. Different Mutual Funds offer varied capital gains.

6. Liquidity

Fixed deposits are illiquid, as the invested amount is locked for a certain amount of time. If the money is withdrawn before that period, a certain penalty is deducted. While Mutual Funds are liquid as they can be sold in a short period of time without causing much depreciation in the fund value. However, it is important to keep a check the exit loads applicable on selling a few Mutual Funds.

7. Taxation

The interest on Fixed Deposit is taxed as per the tax slab of the individual. On the other hand, Mutual Fund Taxation majorly depends on the holding period. Both Short Term Capital Gains (STCG) and Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) are taxed differently.

8. Tax Saving FD's V/S Equity Linked Saving Schemes (ELSS)

For investors who are considering FD's for Tax Saving purpose under section 80c of IT Act. (5 Year Lockin) ELSS Mutual Funds are good alternative as they have lock in of 3 Years and has offered better returns historically.

Which is a Better Investment Plan ?

Let's look briefly:

Parameter Mutual Fund Fixed Deposit
Rate of Returns No Assured Returns Fixed Returns
Inflation Adjusted Returns Potential for High Inflation Adjusted Returns Usually Low Inflation Adjusted Returns
Risk Medium to High Risk Low Risk
Liquidity Liquid Liquid
Premature Withdrawal Allowed with Exit Load/ No Load Allowed with Penalty
Cost of Investment Management Cost/Expense Ratio No Cost
Tax Status Favorable Tax Status As Per Tax Slab

Fund Selection Methodology used to find 7 funds

  • Category: Equity
  • AUM Range: 100 to 100000 Cr
  • Sorted On : 5-year return (high to low)
  • No Of Funds: 7

Best Mutual Funds to Invest in 2026

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)5 YR (%)2025 (%)
DSP World Gold Fund Growth ₹64.2579
↑ 1.19
₹1,44114-9.167.757.329.9167.1
SBI PSU Fund Growth ₹34.2218
↓ -0.04
₹6,678-1.5-4.1112022.611.3
ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹204.75
↑ 0.60
₹8,5233.69.36.517.821.96.7
Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund  Growth ₹104.334
↑ 0.02
₹40,03614.720.3-0.217.721.1-12.1
DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund Growth ₹363.11
↑ 0.30
₹6,3253.214.816.519.420.9-2.5
LIC MF Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹54.9847
↑ 0.18
₹1,1453.713.813.622.620.8-3.7
Nippon India Power and Infra Fund Growth ₹382.772
↑ 1.63
₹8,0421.213.412.718.820.4-0.5
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 3 Sep 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 7 Funds showcased

CommentaryDSP World Gold FundSBI PSU FundICICI Prudential Infrastructure FundMotilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund DSP India T.I.G.E.R FundLIC MF Infrastructure FundNippon India Power and Infra Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,441 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹6,678 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹8,523 Cr).Highest AUM (₹40,036 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹6,325 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,145 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹8,042 Cr).
Point 2Established history (18+ yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (21+ yrs).Established history (12+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (22 yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Established history (22+ yrs).
Point 3Rating: 3★ (upper mid).Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Top rated.Not Rated.Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
Point 4Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: Moderately High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.
Point 55Y return: 29.87% (top quartile).5Y return: 22.58% (upper mid).5Y return: 21.87% (upper mid).5Y return: 21.15% (lower mid).5Y return: 20.87% (lower mid).5Y return: 20.80% (bottom quartile).5Y return: 20.42% (bottom quartile).
Point 63Y return: 57.30% (top quartile).3Y return: 20.04% (upper mid).3Y return: 17.83% (bottom quartile).3Y return: 17.73% (bottom quartile).3Y return: 19.35% (lower mid).3Y return: 22.59% (upper mid).3Y return: 18.76% (lower mid).
Point 71Y return: 67.66% (top quartile).1Y return: 10.97% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.55% (bottom quartile).1Y return: -0.16% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 16.52% (upper mid).1Y return: 13.55% (upper mid).1Y return: 12.66% (lower mid).
Point 8Alpha: 2.59 (upper mid).Alpha: -0.89 (bottom quartile).Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).Alpha: -9.71 (bottom quartile).Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).Alpha: 5.37 (upper mid).Alpha: 6.69 (top quartile).
Point 9Sharpe: 1.14 (top quartile).Sharpe: 0.28 (lower mid).Sharpe: 0.04 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: -0.24 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 0.52 (upper mid).Sharpe: 0.28 (lower mid).Sharpe: 0.34 (upper mid).
Point 10Information ratio: -0.56 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: -0.34 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.06 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.56 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.40 (upper mid).

DSP World Gold Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,441 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 29.87% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 57.30% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 67.66% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 2.59 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.14 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.56 (bottom quartile).

SBI PSU Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹6,678 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 22.58% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 20.04% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 10.97% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: -0.89 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.28 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.34 (bottom quartile).

ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹8,523 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 21.87% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 17.83% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 6.55% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.04 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).

Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund 

  • Highest AUM (₹40,036 Cr).
  • Established history (12+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 21.15% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 17.73% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: -0.16% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -9.71 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.24 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.06 (upper mid).

DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹6,325 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (22 yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 20.87% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 19.35% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 16.52% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.52 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).

LIC MF Infrastructure Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,145 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Not Rated.
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 20.80% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 22.59% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 13.55% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 5.37 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.28 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.56 (top quartile).

Nippon India Power and Infra Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹8,042 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 20.42% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 18.76% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 12.66% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: 6.69 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.34 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.40 (upper mid).

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*Below is the list of 7 best mutual funds having Net Assets/AUM higher than 100 Crore. Sorted on 5 year CAGR/Annualized returns.

1. DSP World Gold Fund

"The primary investment objective of the Scheme is to seek capital appreciation by investing predominantly in units of MLIIF - WGF. The Scheme may, at the discretion of the Investment Manager, also invest in the units of other similar overseas mutual fund schemes, which may constitute a significant part of its corpus. The Scheme may also invest a certain portion of its corpus in money market securities and/or units of money market/liquid schemes of DSP Merrill Lynch Mutual Fund, in order to meet liquidity requirements from time to time. However, there is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized."

Research Highlights for DSP World Gold Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,441 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 29.87% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 57.30% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 67.66% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 2.59 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.14 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.56 (bottom quartile).

Below is the key information for DSP World Gold Fund

DSP World Gold Fund
Growth
Launch Date 14 Sep 07
NAV (03 Sep 26) ₹64.2579 ↑ 1.19   (1.88 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,441 on 31 Jul 26
Category Equity - Global
AMC DSP BlackRock Invmt Managers Pvt. Ltd.
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.41
Sharpe Ratio 1.14
Information Ratio -0.56
Alpha Ratio 2.59
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹7,679
31 Aug 23₹9,692
31 Aug 24₹12,678
31 Aug 25₹21,230
31 Aug 26₹37,198

DSP World Gold Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹627,226.
Net Profit of ₹327,226
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Returns for DSP World Gold Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 29.6%
3 Month 14%
6 Month -9.1%
1 Year 67.7%
3 Year 57.3%
5 Year 29.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 10.3%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 167.1%
2024 15.9%
2023 7%
2022 -7.7%
2021 -9%
2020 31.4%
2019 35.1%
2018 -10.7%
2017 -4%
2016 52.7%
Fund Manager information for DSP World Gold Fund
NameSinceTenure
Kaivalya Nadkarni1 May 251.25 Yr.

Data below for DSP World Gold Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Basic Materials91.57%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash6.38%
Equity91.78%
Debt0.01%
Other1.84%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
BGF World Gold I2
Investment Fund | -
66%₹954 Cr983,452
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
- | GDX
28%₹405 Cr573,719
Treps / Reverse Repo Investments
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
4%₹58 Cr
Net Receivables/Payables
Net Current Assets | -
2%₹23 Cr

2. SBI PSU Fund

The objective of the scheme would be to provide investors with opportunities for long-term growth in capital along with the liquidity of an open-ended scheme through an active management of investments in a diversified basket of equity stocks of domestic Public Sector Undertakings and in debt and money market instruments issued by PSUs AND others.

Research Highlights for SBI PSU Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹6,678 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 22.58% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 20.04% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 10.97% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: -0.89 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.28 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.34 (bottom quartile).

Below is the key information for SBI PSU Fund

SBI PSU Fund
Growth
Launch Date 7 Jul 10
NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹34.2218 ↓ -0.04   (-0.13 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹6,678 on 31 Jul 26
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.89
Sharpe Ratio 0.28
Information Ratio -0.34
Alpha Ratio -0.89
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.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹11,785
31 Aug 23₹15,512
31 Aug 24₹28,188
31 Aug 25₹24,899
31 Aug 26₹28,344

SBI PSU Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹530,691.
Net Profit of ₹230,691
Invest Now

Returns for SBI PSU Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.6%
3 Month -1.5%
6 Month -4.1%
1 Year 11%
3 Year 20%
5 Year 22.6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.9%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 11.3%
2024 23.5%
2023 54%
2022 29%
2021 32.4%
2020 -10%
2019 6%
2018 -23.8%
2017 21.9%
2016 16.2%
Fund Manager information for SBI PSU Fund
NameSinceTenure
Rohit Shimpi1 Jun 242.17 Yr.

Data below for SBI PSU Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services33.66%
Utility31.89%
Industrials14.38%
Energy11.69%
Basic Materials6.17%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash1.87%
Equity98.05%
Debt0.07%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 10 | SBIN
17%₹1,112 Cr10,827,500
GAIL (India) Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | 532155
9%₹620 Cr34,150,000
↓ -4,000,000
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 10 | 532555
9%₹606 Cr17,443,244
↑ 2,000,000
Power Grid Corp Of India Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 10 | 532898
8%₹567 Cr19,935,554
Bharat Electronics Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 24 | BEL
8%₹550 Cr14,185,000
Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 May 20 | 500312
5%₹355 Cr14,655,000
Bank of Baroda (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | 532134
5%₹348 Cr14,350,000
Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | 500547
5%₹310 Cr9,700,000
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | 500103
4%₹265 Cr6,500,000
NMDC Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 23 | 526371
4%₹237 Cr27,900,000

3. ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund

To generate capital appreciation and income distribution to unit holders by investing predominantly in equity/equity related securities of the companies belonging to the infrastructure development and balance in debt securities and money market instruments.

Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹8,523 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 21.87% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 17.83% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 6.55% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.04 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund

ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
Growth
Launch Date 31 Aug 05
NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹204.75 ↑ 0.60   (0.29 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹8,523 on 31 Jul 26
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.89
Sharpe Ratio 0.04
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
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.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹12,240
31 Aug 23₹16,251
31 Aug 24₹26,185
31 Aug 25₹25,249
31 Aug 26₹27,106

ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹518,033.
Net Profit of ₹218,033
Invest Now

Returns for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.2%
3 Month 3.6%
6 Month 9.3%
1 Year 6.5%
3 Year 17.8%
5 Year 21.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 15.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 6.7%
2024 27.4%
2023 44.6%
2022 28.8%
2021 50.1%
2020 3.6%
2019 2.6%
2018 -14%
2017 40.8%
2016 2%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
NameSinceTenure
Ihab Dalwai3 Jun 179.17 Yr.
Sharmila D’mello30 Jun 224.09 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials43.42%
Basic Materials13.66%
Utility10.45%
Financial Services9.8%
Real Estate8.34%
Energy7.84%
Consumer Cyclical2.16%
Communication Services0.06%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.29%
Equity96.71%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 23 | INDIGO
8%₹673 Cr1,301,985
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 09 | LT
6%₹500 Cr1,268,485
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 23 | RELIANCE
5%₹396 Cr3,029,725
↑ 1,050,000
Oberoi Realty Ltd (Real Estate)
Equity, Since 31 May 23 | OBEROIRLTY
4%₹373 Cr2,038,517
↓ -100,909
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 16 | 532555
4%₹300 Cr8,626,448
Shree Cement Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 24 | 500387
3%₹279 Cr106,892
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 22 | HDFCBANK
3%₹251 Cr3,357,506
Brigade Enterprises Ltd (Real Estate)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 25 | 532929
3%₹247 Cr4,257,556
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 06 | KPIL
3%₹236 Cr1,830,742
AIA Engineering Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 21 | AIAENG
3%₹233 Cr507,392
↓ -48,354

4. Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund 

(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.

Research Highlights for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund 

  • Highest AUM (₹40,036 Cr).
  • Established history (12+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 21.15% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 17.73% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: -0.16% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -9.71 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.24 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.06 (upper mid).

Below is the key information for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund 

Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund 
Growth
Launch Date 24 Feb 14
NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹104.334 ↑ 0.02   (0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹40,036 on 31 Jul 26
Category Equity - Mid Cap
AMC Motilal Oswal Asset Management Co. Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.56
Sharpe Ratio -0.24
Information Ratio 0.06
Alpha Ratio -9.71
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.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹12,549
31 Aug 23₹15,866
31 Aug 24₹25,879
31 Aug 25₹25,890
31 Aug 26₹27,113

Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund  SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹518,033.
Net Profit of ₹218,033
Invest Now

Returns for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund 

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 2.7%
3 Month 14.7%
6 Month 20.3%
1 Year -0.2%
3 Year 17.7%
5 Year 21.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 20.6%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 -12.1%
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%
Fund Manager information for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund 
NameSinceTenure
Varun Sharma21 Jan 260.53 Yr.
Swapnil Mayekar18 Nov 250.7 Yr.
Ajay Khandelwal1 Oct 241.83 Yr.
Ankit Agarwal21 Jan 260.53 Yr.
Rakesh Shetty22 Nov 223.69 Yr.

Data below for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund  as on 31 Jul 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Technology28.34%
Financial Services27.66%
Consumer Cyclical17.34%
Industrials13.7%
Real Estate2.58%
Communication Services2.55%
Health Care2.2%
Energy0.91%
Consumer Defensive0.6%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash4.13%
Equity95.87%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | KALYANKJIL
9%₹3,553 Cr58,000,000
↓ -3,413,395
One97 Communications Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | PAYTM
8%₹3,237 Cr24,100,476
Eternal Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 25 | ETERNAL
6%₹2,552 Cr84,386,866
Coforge Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | COFORGE
6%₹2,235 Cr12,988,926
↓ -2,464,386
Aditya Birla Capital Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | ABCAPITAL
5%₹2,082 Cr51,500,000
↓ -959,381
KEI Industries Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | KEI
5%₹1,925 Cr3,850,000
↓ -20,834
Persistent Systems Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 23 | PERSISTENT
5%₹1,901 Cr3,425,000
↓ -551,493
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 26 | GROWW
4%₹1,635 Cr84,095,094
↓ -521,566
Shriram Finance Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 26 | SHRIRAMFIN
4%₹1,500 Cr14,328,296
↑ 737,429
Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | DIXON
3%₹1,395 Cr992,735
↓ -32,000

5. DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund

To generate capital appreciation, from a portfolio that is substantially constituted of equity securities and equity related securities of corporates, which could benefit from structural changes brought about by continuing liberalization in economic policies by the government and/or continuing investments in infrastructure, both by the public and private sector.

Research Highlights for DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹6,325 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (22 yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 20.87% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 19.35% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 16.52% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.52 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).

Below is the key information for DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund

DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund
Growth
Launch Date 11 Jun 04
NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹363.11 ↑ 0.30   (0.08 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹6,325 on 31 Jul 26
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC DSP BlackRock Invmt Managers Pvt. Ltd.
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.89
Sharpe Ratio 0.52
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹11,274
31 Aug 23₹15,130
31 Aug 24₹24,720
31 Aug 25₹22,070
31 Aug 26₹26,291

DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹505,644.
Net Profit of ₹205,644
Invest Now

Returns for DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.3%
3 Month 3.2%
6 Month 14.8%
1 Year 16.5%
3 Year 19.4%
5 Year 20.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 17.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 -2.5%
2024 32.4%
2023 49%
2022 13.9%
2021 51.6%
2020 2.7%
2019 6.7%
2018 -17.2%
2017 47%
2016 4.1%
Fund Manager information for DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund
NameSinceTenure
Rohit Singhania21 Jun 1016.12 Yr.

Data below for DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials27.78%
Energy12.96%
Basic Materials11.37%
Utility9.41%
Financial Services8.76%
Health Care5.86%
Consumer Cyclical5.03%
Communication Services2.65%
Real Estate1.51%
Technology1%
Consumer Defensive0.13%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash10.3%
Equity89.7%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 19 | RELIANCE
7%₹427 Cr3,267,164
↑ 246,542
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 17 | 532555
5%₹321 Cr9,249,176
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 24 | APOLLOHOSP
4%₹270 Cr301,630
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 04 | LT
4%₹232 Cr588,665
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 25 | HAL
3%₹197 Cr423,779
Nifty Aug26
- | -
3%₹190 Cr77,805
↑ 77,805
Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 18 | BHARTIARTL
3%₹168 Cr849,969
Bharat Electronics Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 May 26 | BEL
3%₹158 Cr4,081,390
Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 24 | 500312
2%₹143 Cr5,888,442
↑ 2,674,891
UltraTech Cement Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 14 | 532538
2%₹140 Cr118,010

6. LIC MF Infrastructure Fund

The investment objective of the scheme is to provide long term growth from a portfolio of equity / equity related instruments of companies engaged either directly or indirectly in the infrastructure sector.

Research Highlights for LIC MF Infrastructure Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,145 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Not Rated.
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 20.80% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 22.59% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 13.55% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 5.37 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.28 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.56 (top quartile).

Below is the key information for LIC MF Infrastructure Fund

LIC MF Infrastructure Fund
Growth
Launch Date 29 Feb 08
NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹54.9847 ↑ 0.18   (0.34 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,145 on 31 Jul 26
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC LIC Mutual Fund Asset Mgmt Co Ltd
Rating Not Rated
Risk High
Expense Ratio 2.21
Sharpe Ratio 0.28
Information Ratio 0.56
Alpha Ratio 5.37
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹11,438
31 Aug 23₹14,078
31 Aug 24₹25,080
31 Aug 25₹22,664
31 Aug 26₹26,211

LIC MF Infrastructure Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹505,644.
Net Profit of ₹205,644
Invest Now

Returns for LIC MF Infrastructure Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.3%
3 Month 3.7%
6 Month 13.8%
1 Year 13.6%
3 Year 22.6%
5 Year 20.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 9.6%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 -3.7%
2024 47.8%
2023 44.4%
2022 7.9%
2021 46.6%
2020 -0.1%
2019 13.3%
2018 -14.6%
2017 42.2%
2016 -2.2%
Fund Manager information for LIC MF Infrastructure Fund
NameSinceTenure
Mahesh Bendre1 Jul 242.08 Yr.

Data below for LIC MF Infrastructure Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials36.3%
Consumer Cyclical19.93%
Financial Services9.79%
Basic Materials9.64%
Utility9.62%
Real Estate5.65%
Communication Services3.64%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash5.32%
Equity94.68%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Indo MIM Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 26 | INDOMIM
5%₹63 Cr805,997
↑ 805,997
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 26 | TMPV
4%₹42 Cr1,224,915
Tata Motors Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 25 | TMCV
4%₹41 Cr944,348
Garware Hi-Tech Films Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 23 | 500655
4%₹41 Cr57,317
Phoenix Mills Ltd (Real Estate)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 26 | 503100
3%₹39 Cr206,535
↑ 206,535
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 09 | LT
3%₹38 Cr96,023
Tata Power Co Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | 500400
3%₹33 Cr861,040
KSH International Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 25 | KSHINTL
3%₹31 Cr367,501
Carraro India Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 24 | CARRARO
3%₹30 Cr565,917
Hitachi Energy India Ltd Ordinary Shares (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 May 26 | POWERINDIA
3%₹29 Cr9,105
↑ 3,628

7. Nippon India Power and Infra Fund

(Erstwhile Reliance Diversified Power Sector Fund)

The primary investment objective of the scheme is to generate long term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of companies in the power sector.

Research Highlights for Nippon India Power and Infra Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹8,042 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 20.42% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 18.76% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 12.66% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: 6.69 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.34 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.40 (upper mid).

Below is the key information for Nippon India Power and Infra Fund

Nippon India Power and Infra Fund
Growth
Launch Date 8 May 04
NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹382.772 ↑ 1.63   (0.43 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹8,042 on 31 Jul 26
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd.
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.85
Sharpe Ratio 0.34
Information Ratio 0.4
Alpha Ratio 6.69
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.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹11,087
31 Aug 23₹15,068
31 Aug 24₹25,109
31 Aug 25₹22,543
31 Aug 26₹25,857

Nippon India Power and Infra Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹505,644.
Net Profit of ₹205,644
Invest Now

Returns for Nippon India Power and Infra Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.5%
3 Month 1.2%
6 Month 13.4%
1 Year 12.7%
3 Year 18.8%
5 Year 20.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 17.7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 -0.5%
2024 26.9%
2023 58%
2022 10.9%
2021 48.9%
2020 10.8%
2019 -2.9%
2018 -21.1%
2017 61.7%
2016 0.1%
Fund Manager information for Nippon India Power and Infra Fund
NameSinceTenure
Kinjal Desai25 May 188.19 Yr.
Rahul Modi19 Aug 241.95 Yr.
Amber Singhania11 Mar 260.39 Yr.

Data below for Nippon India Power and Infra Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials37.06%
Utility20.05%
Consumer Cyclical12.45%
Energy9.09%
Basic Materials7.48%
Financial Services3.84%
Technology3.6%
Communication Services2.53%
Real Estate1.7%
Health Care1.5%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash0.72%
Equity99.28%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 18 | RELIANCE
8%₹609 Cr4,660,000
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 07 | LT
7%₹550 Cr1,396,958
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 May 09 | 532555
5%₹438 Cr12,600,000
NTPC Green Energy Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | NTPCGREEN
4%₹295 Cr32,747,646
↑ 3,050,000
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | 500103
3%₹260 Cr6,400,000
↑ 300,000
Power Finance Corp Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 24 | 532810
3%₹204 Cr4,800,000
Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 18 | BHARTIARTL
3%₹203 Cr1,030,000
Triveni Turbine Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | 533655
2%₹184 Cr3,053,288
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 20 | HAL
2%₹182 Cr392,000
Ambuja Cements Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 26 | 500425
2%₹181 Cr4,188,394
↑ 440,000

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