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Mutual Fund vs FD (Fixed Deposit)

Updated on July 24, 2026 , 14193 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 ₹50.1271
↓ -1.40
₹1,433-16.7-23.557.542.323.2167.1
SBI PSU Fund Growth ₹34.1868
↓ -0.04
₹6,684-62.35.823.322.911.3
ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹199.47
↓ -0.50
₹8,55007.40.419.222.96.7
LIC MF Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹53.4108
↓ -0.10
₹1,137416.55.824.522.2-3.7
Nippon India Power and Infra Fund Growth ₹376.558
↓ -0.45
₹8,0430.817.28.620.621.7-0.5
DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund Growth ₹356.825
↓ -0.65
₹6,2644.920.112.622.421.7-2.5
Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund  Growth ₹97.2452
↓ -0.07
₹37,47476.3-4.718.421.3-12.1
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 23 Jul 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 7 Funds showcased

CommentaryDSP World Gold FundSBI PSU FundICICI Prudential Infrastructure FundLIC MF Infrastructure FundNippon India Power and Infra FundDSP India T.I.G.E.R FundMotilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund 
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,433 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹6,684 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹8,550 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,137 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹8,043 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹6,264 Cr).Highest AUM (₹37,474 Cr).
Point 2Established history (18+ yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (20+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (22 yrs).Established history (22+ yrs).Established history (12+ yrs).
Point 3Rating: 3★ (upper mid).Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Not Rated.Top rated.Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
Point 4Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: Moderately High.
Point 55Y return: 23.23% (top quartile).5Y return: 22.93% (upper mid).5Y return: 22.87% (upper mid).5Y return: 22.24% (lower mid).5Y return: 21.72% (lower mid).5Y return: 21.69% (bottom quartile).5Y return: 21.29% (bottom quartile).
Point 63Y return: 42.34% (top quartile).3Y return: 23.32% (upper mid).3Y return: 19.23% (bottom quartile).3Y return: 24.49% (upper mid).3Y return: 20.61% (lower mid).3Y return: 22.36% (lower mid).3Y return: 18.44% (bottom quartile).
Point 71Y return: 57.48% (top quartile).1Y return: 5.82% (lower mid).1Y return: 0.42% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 5.84% (lower mid).1Y return: 8.61% (upper mid).1Y return: 12.56% (upper mid).1Y return: -4.73% (bottom quartile).
Point 8Alpha: 2.12 (upper mid).Alpha: -0.30 (bottom quartile).Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).Alpha: 8.41 (upper mid).Alpha: 8.81 (top quartile).Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).Alpha: -14.72 (bottom quartile).
Point 9Sharpe: 1.22 (top quartile).Sharpe: 0.12 (lower mid).Sharpe: -0.07 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 0.22 (lower mid).Sharpe: 0.24 (upper mid).Sharpe: 0.44 (upper mid).Sharpe: -0.71 (bottom quartile).
Point 10Information ratio: -0.50 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: -0.11 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.58 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.56 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).Information ratio: -0.25 (bottom quartile).

DSP World Gold Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,433 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 23.23% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 42.34% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 57.48% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 2.12 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.22 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.50 (bottom quartile).

SBI PSU Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹6,684 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 22.93% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 23.32% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 5.82% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: -0.30 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.12 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.11 (lower mid).

ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹8,550 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 22.87% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 19.23% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 0.42% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.07 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).

LIC MF Infrastructure Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,137 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Not Rated.
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 22.24% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 24.49% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 5.84% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: 8.41 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.22 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.58 (top quartile).

Nippon India Power and Infra Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹8,043 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (22 yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 21.72% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 20.61% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 8.61% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 8.81 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.24 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.56 (upper mid).

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

  • Lower mid AUM (₹6,264 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 21.69% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 22.36% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 12.56% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.44 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).

Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund 

  • Highest AUM (₹37,474 Cr).
  • Established history (12+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 21.29% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 18.44% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: -4.73% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -14.72 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.71 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.25 (bottom quartile).

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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 (₹1,433 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 23.23% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 42.34% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 57.48% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 2.12 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.22 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.50 (bottom quartile).

Below is the key information for DSP World Gold Fund

DSP World Gold Fund
Growth
Launch Date 14 Sep 07
NAV (23 Jul 26) ₹50.1271 ↓ -1.40   (-2.72 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,433 on 30 Jun 26
Category Equity - Global
AMC DSP BlackRock Invmt Managers Pvt. Ltd.
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.41
Sharpe Ratio 1.22
Information Ratio -0.5
Alpha Ratio 2.12
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
30 Jun 21₹10,000
30 Jun 22₹8,181
30 Jun 23₹9,294
30 Jun 24₹10,640
30 Jun 25₹16,808
30 Jun 26₹27,693

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 ₹543,623.
Net Profit of ₹243,623
Invest Now

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 23 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -5.9%
3 Month -16.7%
6 Month -23.5%
1 Year 57.5%
3 Year 42.3%
5 Year 23.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.9%
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 251.17 Yr.

Data below for DSP World Gold Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Basic Materials94.47%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.62%
Equity94.47%
Debt0%
Other1.91%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
BGF World Gold I2
Investment Fund | -
68%₹1,141 Cr1,005,044
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
- | GDX
29%₹490 Cr573,719
Treps / Reverse Repo Investments
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
3%₹54 Cr
Net Receivables/Payables
Net Current Assets | -
0%-₹6 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 (₹6,684 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 22.93% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 23.32% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 5.82% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: -0.30 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.12 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.11 (lower mid).

Below is the key information for SBI PSU Fund

SBI PSU Fund
Growth
Launch Date 7 Jul 10
NAV (24 Jul 26) ₹34.1868 ↓ -0.04   (-0.10 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹6,684 on 30 Jun 26
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.89
Sharpe Ratio 0.12
Information Ratio -0.11
Alpha Ratio -0.3
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
30 Jun 21₹10,000
30 Jun 22₹9,973
30 Jun 23₹13,609
30 Jun 24₹26,792
30 Jun 25₹26,602
30 Jun 26₹28,255

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 23 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -2.4%
3 Month -6%
6 Month 2.3%
1 Year 5.8%
3 Year 23.3%
5 Year 22.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8%
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 242.08 Yr.

Data below for SBI PSU Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services32.54%
Utility31.22%
Industrials14.07%
Energy11.97%
Basic Materials6.94%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.18%
Equity96.74%
Debt0.07%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 10 | SBIN
17%₹1,112 Cr11,527,500
↑ 1,000,000
GAIL (India) Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | GAIL
10%₹628 Cr38,150,000
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 10 | NTPC
9%₹597 Cr15,443,244
Bharat Electronics Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 24 | BEL
9%₹583 Cr14,185,000
↑ 800,000
Power Grid Corp Of India Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 10 | POWERGRID
9%₹579 Cr19,935,554
Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 May 20 | ONGC
6%₹389 Cr14,655,000
Bank of Baroda (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | BANKBARODA
5%₹352 Cr13,100,000
Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | BPCL
4%₹289 Cr9,700,000
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | BHEL
4%₹271 Cr6,500,000
NMDC Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 23 | NMDC
4%₹245 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 (₹8,550 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 22.87% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 19.23% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 0.42% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.07 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund

ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
Growth
Launch Date 31 Aug 05
NAV (24 Jul 26) ₹199.47 ↓ -0.50   (-0.25 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹8,550 on 30 Jun 26
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.89
Sharpe Ratio -0.07
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
30 Jun 21₹10,000
30 Jun 22₹11,534
30 Jun 23₹16,346
30 Jun 24₹27,296
30 Jun 25₹28,743
30 Jun 26₹29,425

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 ₹530,691.
Net Profit of ₹230,691
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 23 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -3.2%
3 Month 0%
6 Month 7.4%
1 Year 0.4%
3 Year 19.2%
5 Year 22.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 15.4%
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 179.08 Yr.
Sharmila D’mello30 Jun 224.01 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials47.57%
Financial Services10.57%
Utility10.32%
Basic Materials9.74%
Real Estate8.09%
Energy5.04%
Consumer Cyclical1.98%
Communication Services0.09%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash5.83%
Equity94.17%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 23 | INDIGO
9%₹745 Cr1,691,985
↑ 50,000
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 09 | LT
7%₹614 Cr1,505,704
Oberoi Realty Ltd (Real Estate)
Equity, Since 31 May 23 | OBEROIRLTY
4%₹365 Cr2,139,426
Gujarat Energy Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 23 | GUJGASLTD
4%₹340 Cr8,482,024
↑ 156,557
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 16 | NTPC
4%₹334 Cr8,626,448
Shree Cement Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 24 | SHREECEM
3%₹270 Cr106,892
↑ 3,387
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 06 | KPIL
3%₹262 Cr2,005,608
AIA Engineering Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 21 | AIAENG
3%₹258 Cr572,697
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 22 | HDFCBANK
3%₹250 Cr3,357,506
↑ 1,057,506
Container Corporation of India Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 16 | CONCOR
3%₹227 Cr4,885,153

4. 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 (₹1,137 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Not Rated.
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 22.24% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 24.49% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 5.84% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: 8.41 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.22 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.58 (top quartile).

Below is the key information for LIC MF Infrastructure Fund

LIC MF Infrastructure Fund
Growth
Launch Date 29 Feb 08
NAV (24 Jul 26) ₹53.4108 ↓ -0.10   (-0.20 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,137 on 30 Jun 26
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC LIC Mutual Fund Asset Mgmt Co Ltd
Rating Not Rated
Risk High
Expense Ratio 2.21
Sharpe Ratio 0.22
Information Ratio 0.58
Alpha Ratio 8.41
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
30 Jun 21₹10,000
30 Jun 22₹11,137
30 Jun 23₹14,179
30 Jun 24₹26,268
30 Jun 25₹26,896
30 Jun 26₹29,151

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 ₹530,691.
Net Profit of ₹230,691
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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 23 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -3.2%
3 Month 4%
6 Month 16.5%
1 Year 5.8%
3 Year 24.5%
5 Year 22.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 9.5%
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
Sumit Bhatnagar7 Apr 260.23 Yr.
Mahesh Bendre1 Jul 242 Yr.

Data below for LIC MF Infrastructure Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials37.05%
Consumer Cyclical20.88%
Basic Materials12.42%
Utility11.88%
Communication Services5.02%
Financial Services3.98%
Real Estate1.97%
Health Care1.89%
Technology1.08%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.82%
Equity96.18%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 09 | LT
4%₹44 Cr106,968
↓ -10,884
Garware Hi-Tech Films Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 23 | 500655
4%₹40 Cr65,325
↓ -7,684
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 26 | TMPV
4%₹39 Cr982,891
↓ -332,760
Tata Motors Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 25 | TMCV
4%₹39 Cr1,015,933
↑ 26,983
Tata Power Co Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | TATAPOWER
3%₹36 Cr861,040
↑ 524,312
KSH International Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 25 | KSHINTL
3%₹34 Cr432,816
↑ 6,280
Siemens Energy India Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 25 | ENRIN
3%₹34 Cr87,106
↑ 24,800
JSW Infrastructure Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 26 | JSWINFRA
3%₹31 Cr1,133,858
↑ 745,681
Carraro India Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 24 | CARRARO
3%₹31 Cr572,991
Bharat Dynamics Ltd Ordinary Shares (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 26 | BDL
3%₹29 Cr242,954
↑ 157,744

5. 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 (₹8,043 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (22 yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 21.72% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 20.61% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 8.61% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 8.81 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.24 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.56 (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 (24 Jul 26) ₹376.558 ↓ -0.45   (-0.12 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹8,043 on 30 Jun 26
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd.
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.85
Sharpe Ratio 0.24
Information Ratio 0.56
Alpha Ratio 8.81
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
30 Jun 21₹10,000
30 Jun 22₹10,223
30 Jun 23₹15,004
30 Jun 24₹27,370
30 Jun 25₹26,049
30 Jun 26₹28,381

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 ₹518,033.
Net Profit of ₹218,033
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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 23 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -2.5%
3 Month 0.8%
6 Month 17.2%
1 Year 8.6%
3 Year 20.6%
5 Year 21.7%
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 188.11 Yr.
Rahul Modi19 Aug 241.87 Yr.
Amber Singhania11 Mar 260.31 Yr.

Data below for Nippon India Power and Infra Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials34.92%
Utility22.36%
Consumer Cyclical11.45%
Energy9.18%
Basic Materials6.78%
Technology4.51%
Financial Services4.09%
Communication Services2.39%
Real Estate1.47%
Health Care1.24%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash1.59%
Equity98.41%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 18 | RELIANCE
8%₹616 Cr4,660,000
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 07 | LT
7%₹557 Cr1,366,958
↑ 20,000
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 May 09 | NTPC
6%₹487 Cr12,600,000
↓ -554,060
NTPC Green Energy Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | NTPCGREEN
4%₹296 Cr28,594,584
↑ 2,403,505
Tata Power Co Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 23 | TATAPOWER
3%₹246 Cr5,850,789
↓ -100,000
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | BHEL
3%₹242 Cr5,800,000
↓ -1,148,468
Triveni Turbine Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | TRITURBINE
3%₹237 Cr3,193,288
↑ 120,000
Power Finance Corp Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 24 | PFC
3%₹198 Cr4,620,000
↑ 720,000
Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 18 | BHARTIARTL
2%₹188 Cr1,030,000
↑ 180,000
CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | CGPOWER
2%₹174 Cr1,893,400
↓ -276,614

6. 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 (₹6,264 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 21.69% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 22.36% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 12.56% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.44 (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 (24 Jul 26) ₹356.825 ↓ -0.65   (-0.18 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹6,264 on 30 Jun 26
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC DSP BlackRock Invmt Managers Pvt. Ltd.
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.89
Sharpe Ratio 0.44
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
30 Jun 21₹10,000
30 Jun 22₹10,551
30 Jun 23₹14,508
30 Jun 24₹25,980
30 Jun 25₹25,049
30 Jun 26₹28,384

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 ₹518,033.
Net Profit of ₹218,033
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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 23 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -1.9%
3 Month 4.9%
6 Month 20.1%
1 Year 12.6%
3 Year 22.4%
5 Year 21.7%
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 1016.04 Yr.

Data below for DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials28.69%
Basic Materials13.29%
Energy9.47%
Utility9.46%
Financial Services8.49%
Consumer Cyclical6.52%
Health Care6.13%
Communication Services2.58%
Technology1.52%
Real Estate1.49%
Consumer Defensive0.71%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash11.66%
Equity88.34%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 19 | RELIANCE
4%₹262 Cr1,983,815
↑ 1,304,235
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 17 | NTPC
4%₹249 Cr6,433,748
↓ -94,844
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 24 | APOLLOHOSP
4%₹247 Cr301,630
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 04 | LT
4%₹240 Cr588,665
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | 533293
3%₹161 Cr834,973
Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 18 | BHARTIARTL
3%₹155 Cr849,969
Coal India Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | COALINDIA
3%₹154 Cr3,352,298
↑ 647,118
INOX India Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | INOXINDIA
2%₹139 Cr931,429
↓ -9,412
UltraTech Cement Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 14 | ULTRACEMCO
2%₹135 Cr118,010
↑ 51,464
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 25 | HAL
2%₹131 Cr305,098

7. 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 (₹37,474 Cr).
  • Established history (12+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 21.29% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 18.44% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: -4.73% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -14.72 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.71 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.25 (bottom quartile).

Below is the key information for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund 

Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund 
Growth
Launch Date 24 Feb 14
NAV (24 Jul 26) ₹97.2452 ↓ -0.07   (-0.07 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹37,474 on 30 Jun 26
Category Equity - Mid Cap
AMC Motilal Oswal Asset Management Co. Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.56
Sharpe Ratio -0.71
Information Ratio -0.25
Alpha Ratio -14.72
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
30 Jun 21₹10,000
30 Jun 22₹11,908
30 Jun 23₹16,418
30 Jun 24₹26,938
30 Jun 25₹29,503
30 Jun 26₹26,510

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
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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 23 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 3.5%
3 Month 7%
6 Month 6.3%
1 Year -4.7%
3 Year 18.4%
5 Year 21.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 20.1%
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 260.44 Yr.
Swapnil Mayekar18 Nov 250.62 Yr.
Ajay Khandelwal1 Oct 241.75 Yr.
Ankit Agarwal21 Jan 260.44 Yr.
Rakesh Shetty22 Nov 223.61 Yr.

Data below for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund  as on 30 Jun 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services31.02%
Technology26.84%
Industrials13.76%
Consumer Cyclical13.41%
Communication Services3.08%
Real Estate2.81%
Health Care2.46%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash6.63%
Equity93.37%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
One97 Communications Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | PAYTM
7%₹2,659 Cr23,765,865
Coforge Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | COFORGE
6%₹2,233 Cr15,703,312
↓ -979,603
Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | KALYANKJIL
6%₹2,180 Cr61,413,395
KEI Industries Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | KEI
6%₹2,123 Cr4,030,834
Eternal Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 25 | ETERNAL
6%₹2,115 Cr84,386,866
Persistent Systems Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 23 | PERSISTENT
6%₹2,091 Cr4,026,493
Aditya Birla Capital Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | ABCAPITAL
5%₹1,906 Cr52,459,381
↓ -1,000,000
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 26 | GROWW
4%₹1,564 Cr84,616,660
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 26 | MCX
4%₹1,539 Cr5,209,458
BSE Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 25 | BSE
4%₹1,451 Cr3,500,830
↓ -256,232

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