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Top 10 Mutual Funds for 2026

Updated on July 20, 2026 , 44907 views

Looking for the best Mutual Fund to invest in 2026? While Investing in Mutual Funds, investors often find difficulty in choosing a fund that would give them consistent returns.

To solve all the hassles, we have come up with the list of top 10 Mutual Fund schemes that you could prefer investing in. These funds have been shortlisted by undertaking certain parameters like AUM, NAV, past performances, peer average returns, etc. You can invest in these schemes in two ways- either by taking a SIP route or a lump sum way.

In a lump sum mode of investment, investors can invest a considerable amount as a one-time down payment in the scheme, whereas in a SIP mode, investors can invest at regular intervals that can be monthly, quarterly and annually. The minimum investment amount in a lump sum could range from INR 1000-5000, while in a SIP you can start investing with just INR 500.

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Why should you Invest in Mutual Funds?

  • You can invest in Mutual Funds as per your risk appetite. There is an array of schemes for all kinds of risk takers. Right from conservative investors to high-risk investors, everyone can invest in Mutual Fund schemes

  • Mutual Funds provide you with a plethora of tax benefits

  • Mutual Funds can give you better returns and cash flows than any other traditional investment options like FDs, etc.

  • You can get a right amount of diversification by investing in Mutual Funds. You can hold numbers of various schemes in your Portfolio

  • Mutual Funds are affordable. One can start their investment with an amount as low as INR 500 via a SIP

  • The money you invest in managed by a team of an expert. They have real-time access to the market and they are able to execute trades on the most cost-effective scale

  • Your Mutual Fund investments are in safe hands. Every Mutual Fund is regulated by SEBI (The Securities and Exchange Board of India), hence all the fund that you invest runs in a transparent manner and is secured.

Fund Selection Methodology used to find 10 funds

  • Sorted On : drat (high to low)
  • Tags: fcpro
  • No Of Funds: 10

Top 10 Mutual Funds to Invest in 2026

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)5 YR (%)2024 (%)
DSP US Flexible Equity Fund Growth ₹93.0913
↑ 0.35
₹1,2918.618.1452618.333.8
Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth ₹43.9225
↓ -0.21
₹9799.116.839.719.46.923.7
DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund Growth ₹106.786
↑ 0.17
₹2,401-36.117.919.616.417.5
PGIM India Credit Risk Fund Growth ₹15.5876
↑ 0.00
₹390.64.48.434.2
Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Growth ₹95.5729
↓ -1.00
₹5,7318.718.98.115.512.5-3.7
Axis Credit Risk Fund Growth ₹23.2065
↑ 0.00
₹3622.34.37.686.98.7
SBI Magnum Children's Benefit Plan Growth ₹118.346
↓ -0.28
₹1454.47.46.811.910.33.2
IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund Growth ₹53.7527
↓ -0.36
₹1081.67.46.317.712.92
PGIM India Low Duration Fund Growth ₹26.0337
↑ 0.01
₹1041.53.36.34.51.3
PGIM India Insta Cash Fund Growth ₹362.618
↑ 0.03
₹7481.63.36.36.96.26.5
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 21 Jul 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 10 Funds showcased

CommentaryDSP US Flexible Equity FundFranklin Asian Equity FundDSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund PGIM India Credit Risk FundAditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap FundAxis Credit Risk FundSBI Magnum Children's Benefit PlanIDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund PGIM India Low Duration Fund PGIM India Insta Cash Fund
Point 1Upper mid AUM (₹1,291 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹979 Cr).Top quartile AUM (₹2,401 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹39 Cr).Highest AUM (₹5,731 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹362 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹145 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹108 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹104 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹748 Cr).
Point 2Established history (13+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Established history (11+ yrs).Established history (19+ yrs).Established history (12+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (24 yrs).Established history (15+ yrs).Established history (19+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).
Point 3Top rated.Rating: 5★ (top quartile).Rating: 5★ (upper mid).Rating: 5★ (upper mid).Rating: 5★ (upper mid).Rating: 5★ (lower mid).Rating: 5★ (lower mid).Rating: 5★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 5★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 5★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderately High.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderately High.Risk profile: Moderately High.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Low.
Point 55Y return: 18.35% (top quartile).5Y return: 6.92% (lower mid).5Y return: 16.36% (top quartile).1Y return: 8.43% (upper mid).5Y return: 12.46% (upper mid).1Y return: 7.60% (lower mid).5Y return: 10.25% (upper mid).5Y return: 12.90% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.30% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.29% (bottom quartile).
Point 63Y return: 26.00% (top quartile).3Y return: 19.37% (upper mid).3Y return: 19.63% (top quartile).1M return: 0.27% (lower mid).3Y return: 15.48% (upper mid).1M return: 0.80% (top quartile).3Y return: 11.92% (lower mid).3Y return: 17.70% (upper mid).1M return: 0.47% (upper mid).1M return: 0.53% (upper mid).
Point 71Y return: 44.99% (top quartile).1Y return: 39.68% (top quartile).1Y return: 17.90% (upper mid).Sharpe: 1.73 (upper mid).1Y return: 8.08% (upper mid).Sharpe: 1.23 (upper mid).1Y return: 6.82% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.35% (bottom quartile).Sharpe: -1.66 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 2.28 (top quartile).
Point 8Alpha: -4.10 (bottom quartile).Alpha: 0.00 (top quartile).Alpha: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).1M return: 1.41% (top quartile).1M return: -1.02% (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.92 (top quartile).
Point 9Sharpe: 1.93 (top quartile).Sharpe: 1.54 (upper mid).Sharpe: 0.72 (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.01% (upper mid).Sharpe: 0.22 (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 8.91% (top quartile).Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).Alpha: -0.61 (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.34% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.57% (upper mid).
Point 10Information ratio: 0.15 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.54 yrs (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).Modified duration: 2.19 yrs (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 0.32 (lower mid).Sharpe: 0.04 (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.53 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (lower mid).

DSP US Flexible Equity Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹1,291 Cr).
  • Established history (13+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 18.35% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 26.00% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 44.99% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: -4.10 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.93 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.15 (top quartile).

Franklin Asian Equity Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹979 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (top quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 6.92% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 19.37% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 39.68% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.54 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).

DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund

  • Top quartile AUM (₹2,401 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 16.36% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 19.63% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 17.90% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.72 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).

PGIM India Credit Risk Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹39 Cr).
  • Established history (11+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.43% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.27% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.73 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.01% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.54 yrs (bottom quartile).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹5,731 Cr).
  • Established history (19+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 12.46% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 15.48% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 8.08% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.22 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).

Axis Credit Risk Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹362 Cr).
  • Established history (12+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.60% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.80% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.23 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.91% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.19 yrs (bottom quartile).

SBI Magnum Children's Benefit Plan

  • Lower mid AUM (₹145 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (24 yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 10.25% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 11.92% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 6.82% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 1.41% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.32 (lower mid).

IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹108 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 12.90% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 17.70% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 6.35% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -1.02% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -0.61 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.04 (bottom quartile).

PGIM India Low Duration Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹104 Cr).
  • Established history (19+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.30% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -1.66 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.34% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.53 yrs (lower mid).

PGIM India Insta Cash Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹748 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.29% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.53% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.28 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.92 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.57% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (lower mid).

1. DSP US Flexible Equity Fund

The primary investment objective of the Scheme is to seek capital appreciation by investing predominantly in units of BGF – USFEF. 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 money market/liquid schemes of DSP BlackRock 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. It shall be noted ‘similar overseas mutual fund schemes’ shall have investment objective, investment strategy and risk profile/consideration similar to those of BGF – USFEF.

Research Highlights for DSP US Flexible Equity Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹1,291 Cr).
  • Established history (13+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 18.35% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 26.00% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 44.99% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: -4.10 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.93 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.15 (top quartile).

Below is the key information for DSP US Flexible Equity Fund

DSP US Flexible Equity Fund
Growth
Launch Date 3 Aug 12
NAV (21 Jul 26) ₹93.0913 ↑ 0.35   (0.37 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,291 on 30 Jun 26
Category Equity - Global
AMC DSP BlackRock Invmt Managers Pvt. Ltd.
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.55
Sharpe Ratio 1.93
Information Ratio 0.15
Alpha Ratio -4.1
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)
Sub Cat. Global

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

DSP US Flexible Equity Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹481,656.
Net Profit of ₹181,656
Invest Now

Returns for DSP US Flexible Equity Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 21 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.4%
3 Month 8.6%
6 Month 18.1%
1 Year 45%
3 Year 26%
5 Year 18.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 17.3%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 33.8%
2023 17.8%
2022 22%
2021 -5.9%
2020 24.2%
2019 22.6%
2018 27.5%
2017 -1.1%
2016 15.5%
2015 9.8%
Fund Manager information for DSP US Flexible Equity Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for DSP US Flexible Equity Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

2. Franklin Asian Equity Fund

An open-end diversified equity fund that seeks to provide medium to long term appreciation through investments primarily in Asian Companies / sectors (excluding Japan) with long term potential across market capitalisation.

Research Highlights for Franklin Asian Equity Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹979 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (top quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 6.92% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 19.37% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 39.68% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.54 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).

Below is the key information for Franklin Asian Equity Fund

Franklin Asian Equity Fund
Growth
Launch Date 16 Jan 08
NAV (22 Jul 26) ₹43.9225 ↓ -0.21   (-0.47 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹979 on 30 Jun 26
Category Equity - Global
AMC Franklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt Ltd
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 2.54
Sharpe Ratio 1.54
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-3 Years (1%),3 Years and above(NIL)
Sub Cat. Global

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Franklin Asian Equity Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹357,992.
Net Profit of ₹57,992
Invest Now

Returns for Franklin Asian Equity Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 21 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -5.7%
3 Month 9.1%
6 Month 16.8%
1 Year 39.7%
3 Year 19.4%
5 Year 6.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.3%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 23.7%
2023 14.4%
2022 0.7%
2021 -14.5%
2020 -5.9%
2019 25.8%
2018 28.2%
2017 -13.6%
2016 35.5%
2015 7.2%
Fund Manager information for Franklin Asian Equity Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Franklin Asian Equity Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

3. DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund

To seek to generate capital appreciation and provide long term growth opportunities by investing in equity and equity related securities of companies domiciled in India whose predominant economic activity is in the (a) discovery, development, production, or distribution of natural resources, viz., energy, mining etc; (b) alternative energy and energy technology sectors, with emphasis given to renewable energy, automotive and on-site power generation, energy storage and enabling energy technologies. also invest a certain portion of its corpus in the equity and equity related securities of companies domiciled overseas, which are principally engaged in the discovery, development, production or distribution of natural resources and alternative energy and/or the units shares of Merrill Lynch international Investment Funds New Energy Fund, Merrill Lynch International Investment Funds World Energy Fund and similar other overseas mutual fund schemes.

Research Highlights for DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund

  • Top quartile AUM (₹2,401 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 16.36% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 19.63% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 17.90% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.72 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).

Below is the key information for DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund

DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund
Growth
Launch Date 25 Apr 08
NAV (21 Jul 26) ₹106.786 ↑ 0.17   (0.16 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,401 on 30 Jun 26
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC DSP BlackRock Invmt Managers Pvt. Ltd.
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.99
Sharpe Ratio 0.72
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)
Sub Cat. Sectoral

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹458,689.
Net Profit of ₹158,689
Invest Now

Returns for DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 21 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -1.2%
3 Month -3%
6 Month 6.1%
1 Year 17.9%
3 Year 19.6%
5 Year 16.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 13.9%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 17.5%
2023 13.9%
2022 31.2%
2021 9.8%
2020 42.8%
2019 11.5%
2018 4.4%
2017 -15.3%
2016 43.1%
2015 43.1%
Fund Manager information for DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

4. PGIM India Credit Risk Fund

(Erstwhile DHFL Pramerica Credit Opportunities Fund)

The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate income and capital appreciation by investing predominantly in corporate debt. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for PGIM India Credit Risk Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹39 Cr).
  • Established history (11+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.43% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.27% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.73 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.01% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.54 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.59 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL).

Below is the key information for PGIM India Credit Risk Fund

PGIM India Credit Risk Fund
Growth
Launch Date 29 Sep 14
NAV (21 Jan 22) ₹15.5876 ↑ 0.00   (0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹39 on 31 Dec 21
Category Debt - Credit Risk
AMC Pramerica Asset Managers Private Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.85
Sharpe Ratio 1.73
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 5.01%
Effective Maturity 7 Months 2 Days
Modified Duration 6 Months 14 Days
Sub Cat. Credit Risk

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

PGIM India Credit Risk Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹194,235.
Net Profit of ₹14,235
Invest Now

Returns for PGIM India Credit Risk Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 21 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.3%
3 Month 0.6%
6 Month 4.4%
1 Year 8.4%
3 Year 3%
5 Year 4.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.3%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Fund Manager information for PGIM India Credit Risk Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for PGIM India Credit Risk Fund as on 31 Dec 21

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Credit Quality
RatingValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

5. Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund

(Erstwhile Aditya Birla Sun Life Small & Midcap Fund)

An Open ended Small and Mid Cap Equity Scheme with an objective to generate consistent long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of companies considered to be small and midcap. The Scheme may also invest a certain portion of its corpus in fixed income securities including money market instruments, in order to meet liquidity requirements from time to time.

Research Highlights for Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹5,731 Cr).
  • Established history (19+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 12.46% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 15.48% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 8.08% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.22 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).

Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund
Growth
Launch Date 31 May 07
NAV (22 Jul 26) ₹95.5729 ↓ -1.00   (-1.04 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹5,731 on 30 Jun 26
Category Equity - Small Cap
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.89
Sharpe Ratio 0.22
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL)
Sub Cat. Small Cap

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹415,684.
Net Profit of ₹115,684
Invest Now

Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 21 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.8%
3 Month 8.7%
6 Month 18.9%
1 Year 8.1%
3 Year 15.5%
5 Year 12.5%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 12.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 -3.7%
2023 21.5%
2022 39.4%
2021 -6.5%
2020 51.4%
2019 19.8%
2018 -11.5%
2017 -22.6%
2016 56.7%
2015 9.7%
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

6. Axis Credit Risk Fund

(Erstwhile Axis Fixed Income Opportunities Fund)

To generate stable returns by investing in debt & money market instruments across the yield curve & credit spectrum. However, there is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved. The Scheme does not assure or guarantee any returns

Research Highlights for Axis Credit Risk Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹362 Cr).
  • Established history (12+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.60% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.80% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.23 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.91% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.19 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 2.60 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL).

Below is the key information for Axis Credit Risk Fund

Axis Credit Risk Fund
Growth
Launch Date 15 Jul 14
NAV (22 Jul 26) ₹23.2065 ↑ 0.00   (0.00 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹362 on 30 Jun 26
Category Debt - Credit Risk
AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.57
Sharpe Ratio 1.23
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 8.91%
Effective Maturity 2 Years 7 Months 6 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 2 Months 8 Days
Sub Cat. Credit Risk

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Axis Credit Risk Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
Invest Now

Returns for Axis Credit Risk Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 21 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.8%
3 Month 2.3%
6 Month 4.3%
1 Year 7.6%
3 Year 8%
5 Year 6.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.3%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.7%
2023 8%
2022 7%
2021 4%
2020 6%
2019 8.2%
2018 4.4%
2017 5.9%
2016 6.4%
2015 9.8%
Fund Manager information for Axis Credit Risk Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Axis Credit Risk Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Credit Quality
RatingValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

7. SBI Magnum Children's Benefit Plan

To provide attractive returns to the Magnum holders / Unit holders by means of capital appreciation through an actively managed portfolio of debt, equity and money market instruments. Income generated through the receipt of coupon payments, the amortization of the discount on the debt instruments, receipt of dividends or purchase and sale of securities in the underlying portfolio, will be reinvested.

Research Highlights for SBI Magnum Children's Benefit Plan

  • Lower mid AUM (₹145 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (24 yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 10.25% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 11.92% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 6.82% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 1.41% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.32 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).

Below is the key information for SBI Magnum Children's Benefit Plan

SBI Magnum Children's Benefit Plan
Growth
Launch Date 21 Feb 02
NAV (22 Jul 26) ₹118.346 ↓ -0.28   (-0.24 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹145 on 30 Jun 26
Category Solutions - Childrens Fund
AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.21
Sharpe Ratio 0.32
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-1 Years (3%),1-2 Years (2%),2-3 Years (1%),3 Years and above(NIL)
Sub Cat. Childrens Fund

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

SBI Magnum Children's Benefit Plan SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹395,578.
Net Profit of ₹95,578
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Returns for SBI Magnum Children's Benefit Plan

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 21 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 1.4%
3 Month 4.4%
6 Month 7.4%
1 Year 6.8%
3 Year 11.9%
5 Year 10.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 3.2%
2023 17.4%
2022 16.9%
2021 1.9%
2020 18.3%
2019 14.8%
2018 2.6%
2017 0.1%
2016 24.3%
2015 16.1%
Fund Manager information for SBI Magnum Children's Benefit Plan
NameSinceTenure

Data below for SBI Magnum Children's Benefit Plan as on 30 Jun 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

8. IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund

The investment objective of the scheme is to invest in the stocks and equity related instruments comprising the CNX Nifty Junior Index in the same weights as these stocks represented in the Index with the intent to replicate the performance of the Total Returns Index of CNX Nifty Junior Index. The scheme will adopt a passive investment strategy and will seek to achieve the investment objective by minimizing the tracking error between the CNX Nifty Junior Index (Total Returns Index) and the scheme.

Research Highlights for IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹108 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 12.90% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 17.70% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 6.35% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -1.02% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -0.61 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.04 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -4.21 (bottom quartile).

Below is the key information for IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund

IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund
Growth
Launch Date 20 Sep 10
NAV (22 Jul 26) ₹53.7527 ↓ -0.36   (-0.66 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹108 on 30 Jun 26
Category Others - Index Fund
AMC IDBI Asset Management Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 0.86
Sharpe Ratio 0.04
Information Ratio -4.21
Alpha Ratio -0.61
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Sub Cat. Index Fund

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹415,684.
Net Profit of ₹115,684
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Returns for IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 21 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -1%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 7.4%
1 Year 6.3%
3 Year 17.7%
5 Year 12.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 11.2%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 2%
2023 26.9%
2022 25.7%
2021 0.4%
2020 29.6%
2019 13.7%
2018 0.5%
2017 -9.3%
2016 43.6%
2015 6.9%
Fund Manager information for IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

9. PGIM India Low Duration Fund

The objective of the Scheme is to generate income through investment primarily in low duration debt & money market securities. There is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.

Research Highlights for PGIM India Low Duration Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹104 Cr).
  • Established history (19+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.30% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -1.66 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.34% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.53 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 0.63 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for PGIM India Low Duration Fund

PGIM India Low Duration Fund
Growth
Launch Date 22 Jun 07
NAV (29 Sep 23) ₹26.0337 ↑ 0.01   (0.06 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹104 on 31 Aug 23
Category Debt - Low Duration
AMC Pramerica Asset Managers Private Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.18
Sharpe Ratio -1.66
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.34%
Effective Maturity 7 Months 17 Days
Modified Duration 6 Months 11 Days
Sub Cat. Low Duration

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

PGIM India Low Duration Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹185,607.
Net Profit of ₹5,607
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Returns for PGIM India Low Duration Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 21 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.5%
6 Month 3.3%
1 Year 6.3%
3 Year 4.5%
5 Year 1.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Fund Manager information for PGIM India Low Duration Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for PGIM India Low Duration Fund as on 31 Aug 23

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Credit Quality
RatingValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

10. PGIM India Insta Cash Fund

(Erstwhile DHFL Pramerica Insta Cash Plus Fund)

To generate steady returns along with high liquidity by investing in a portfolio of short-term, high quality money market and debt instruments.

Research Highlights for PGIM India Insta Cash Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹748 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.29% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.53% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.28 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.92 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.57% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 0.11 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for PGIM India Insta Cash Fund

PGIM India Insta Cash Fund
Growth
Launch Date 5 Sep 07
NAV (22 Jul 26) ₹362.618 ↑ 0.03   (0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹748 on 30 Jun 26
Category Debt - Liquid Fund
AMC Pramerica Asset Managers Private Limited
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.25
Sharpe Ratio 2.28
Information Ratio 0.92
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.57%
Effective Maturity 1 Month 10 Days
Modified Duration 1 Month 10 Days
Sub Cat. Liquid Fund

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

PGIM India Insta Cash Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
Invest Now

Returns for PGIM India Insta Cash Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 21 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 3.3%
1 Year 6.3%
3 Year 6.9%
5 Year 6.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 6.5%
2023 7.3%
2022 7%
2021 4.8%
2020 3.3%
2019 4.2%
2018 6.7%
2017 7.4%
2016 6.7%
2015 7.7%
Fund Manager information for PGIM India Insta Cash Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for PGIM India Insta Cash Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Credit Quality
RatingValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

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