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How to Invest in Mutual Funds During Coronavirus Lockdown in India?

Updated on April 17, 2026 , 7603 views

Corona Virus is becoming a major concern for every nation across the globe. India is on lockdown till April 15, 2020. India joined the bandwagon on the midnight of 24th March 2020 following PM Narendra Modi’s speech.

The market has experienced the fastest fall in history and stocks have become extremely cheap in the market. Everything except essential services will remain open during this time. Mutual fund offices are also operating with minimum staff at this time. However, they are trying and doing their best to keep the services running smoothly and efficiently.

How to Invest in Mutual Funds During Coronavirus Lockdown

According to a report, the Association of Mutual Funds in India informed SEBI the difficulties that are likely to take place in the daily operation of mutual funds. However, the authorities have been doing a great job to maintain market stability as much as possible.

Investors should invest cautiously and smartly at this crucial phase. Make use of staggered investments like Systematic Investment plan (SIP) and Systematic Transfer Plan (STPs). SIPs is recommended since it allows the investor to be disciplined and build long-term wealth. STP is recommended in volatile market conditions.

Investors who Invested through Paper and Cheque?

If you have invested via paper and cheque route you can still carry on transactions to your fund folios using the online mode. Here are a few steps to follow:

  • Go to the AMCsofficial website online or app on your smartphone
  • Register yourself with PAN number, email id and mobile number that’s linked with your fund folio
  • You will receive an OTP on your registered email id and phone number
  • Use it to verify your identity on your online account and redeem your investments. You can now sell, switch or even purchase new units

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Authorities Urge Investors To Go Online

The report also stated that there could be a delay in publishing Net Asset Value (NAV). However, authorities have stated that as long as telecom networks are fully functional they don’t see any issues in servicing investors’ requirements. Investors can use the website and mobile applications for transactions. Some AMCs have also passed an addendum to enable investors to email their transactions to them. They will have it processed provided the investors have a registered email id.

Mutual Fund company employees will be working from home to allow the smooth functioning of transactions through online modes.

In an advertisement issued in the public interest, AMFI said that Mutual funds will be keeping their collection centres/branch offices closed from March 23, 2020, and allow purely online transactions through various electronic modes like mutual fund websites, web portals, digital platforms, apps or virtual channels, etc., until the situation comes under control and social distancing is withdrawn by the authorities. This to ensure safety through social distancing for investors, distributors, visitors, employees of mutual funds.

How to Invest in Mutual Funds During Coronavirus Pandemic?

Well, the only way to invest in Mutual Funds is by becoming tech-savvy and going online. Leading experts say that this isn’t the time to be fearful, but to take advantage. They advise continuing with investment as the industry is well prepared to protect customers interest even as the Covid-19 crisis continues.

Fund Selection Methodology used to find 10 funds

  • Category: Debt
  • Sub-category: Liquid%20Fund
  • Sorted On : drat (high to low)
  • Tags: fcpro
  • No Of Funds: 10

1. Invest in Liquid Mutual Funds

Investing in Liquid Funds is advisable as they are a low-risk fund.. It invests in the certificate of deposits, T-bills, commercial papers and term deposits. You can withdraw your money within a 24-hr period. Some AMCs even have the option of instant redemption in liquid funds.

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)1 MO (%)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)2024 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
Indiabulls Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,650.31
↑ 0.39
₹1620.71.73.26.36.67.48%
PGIM India Insta Cash Fund Growth ₹356.78
↑ 0.05
₹6500.81.73.26.36.55.89%1M 3D1M 6D
JM Liquid Fund Growth ₹74.7081
↑ 0.01
₹2,5670.71.73.16.26.46.07%1M 5D1M 8D
Axis Liquid Fund Growth ₹3,052.78
↑ 0.45
₹30,1880.81.83.26.36.67.77%2M 1D2M 5D
Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund Growth ₹441.685
↑ 0.07
₹43,0220.81.73.26.36.57.73%2M 5D2M 5D
Invesco India Liquid Fund Growth ₹3,767.01
↑ 0.56
₹11,7230.81.73.26.36.57.46%2M 6D2M 6D
Tata Liquid Fund Growth ₹4,316.61
↑ 0.64
₹22,3160.81.73.26.36.56.21%1M 7D1M 7D
Nippon India Liquid Fund  Growth ₹6,687.9
↑ 0.99
₹25,7560.81.73.26.26.56.66%1M 21D1M 25D
ICICI Prudential Liquid Fund Growth ₹405.56
↑ 0.06
₹42,8880.71.73.16.26.57.72%1M 25D2M 1D
Baroda Pioneer Liquid Fund Growth ₹3,149.63
↑ 0.46
₹8,5990.71.73.26.26.47.6%1M 26D1M 26D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 19 Apr 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 10 Funds showcased

CommentaryIndiabulls Liquid Fund PGIM India Insta Cash FundJM Liquid FundAxis Liquid FundAditya Birla Sun Life Liquid FundInvesco India Liquid FundTata Liquid FundNippon India Liquid Fund ICICI Prudential Liquid FundBaroda Pioneer Liquid Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹162 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹650 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,567 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹30,188 Cr).Highest AUM (₹43,022 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹11,723 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹22,316 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹25,756 Cr).Top quartile AUM (₹42,888 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹8,599 Cr).
Point 2Established history (14+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (28 yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (22+ yrs).Established history (19+ yrs).Established history (21+ yrs).Established history (22+ yrs).Established history (20+ yrs).Established history (17+ yrs).
Point 3Top rated.Rating: 5★ (top quartile).Rating: 5★ (upper mid).Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 4★ (lower mid).Rating: 4★ (lower mid).Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.
Point 51Y return: 6.28% (top quartile).1Y return: 6.25% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.19% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.31% (top quartile).1Y return: 6.27% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.26% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.26% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.25% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.21% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.19% (bottom quartile).
Point 61M return: 0.73% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.76% (upper mid).1M return: 0.72% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.77% (top quartile).1M return: 0.76% (upper mid).1M return: 0.76% (upper mid).1M return: 0.75% (lower mid).1M return: 0.76% (top quartile).1M return: 0.74% (lower mid).1M return: 0.74% (bottom quartile).
Point 7Sharpe: 2.65 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 2.92 (upper mid).Sharpe: 2.05 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 3.16 (top quartile).Sharpe: 2.95 (upper mid).Sharpe: 3.15 (top quartile).Sharpe: 2.94 (upper mid).Sharpe: 2.51 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 2.87 (lower mid).Sharpe: 2.67 (lower mid).
Point 8Information ratio: -0.15 (lower mid).Information ratio: -0.02 (lower mid).Information ratio: -1.47 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: -0.18 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: -0.80 (bottom quartile).
Point 9Yield to maturity (debt): 7.48% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.89% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.07% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.77% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.73% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.46% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.21% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.66% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.72% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.60% (upper mid).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.00 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 0.09 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.17 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.18 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.18 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.14 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.15 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 0.16 yrs (lower mid).

Indiabulls Liquid Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹162 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.28% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.73% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.65 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.15 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.48% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.00 yrs (top quartile).

PGIM India Insta Cash Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹650 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (top quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.25% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.76% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.92 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.02 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.89% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.09 yrs (top quartile).

JM Liquid Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,567 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (28 yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.19% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.72% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.05 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -1.47 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.07% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (upper mid).

Axis Liquid Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹30,188 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.31% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.77% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.16 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.77% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.17 yrs (bottom quartile).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹43,022 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.27% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.76% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.95 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.73% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.18 yrs (bottom quartile).

Invesco India Liquid Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹11,723 Cr).
  • Established history (19+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.26% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.76% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.15 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.46% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.18 yrs (bottom quartile).

Tata Liquid Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹22,316 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.26% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.75% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.94 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.21% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (upper mid).

Nippon India Liquid Fund 

  • Upper mid AUM (₹25,756 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.25% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.76% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.51 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.66% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.14 yrs (upper mid).

ICICI Prudential Liquid Fund

  • Top quartile AUM (₹42,888 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.21% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.74% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.87 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.18 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.72% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.15 yrs (lower mid).

Baroda Pioneer Liquid Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹8,599 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.19% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.74% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.67 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.80 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.60% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.16 yrs (lower mid).

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Some great news from the Market

1. L&T launches two new mutual funds

Larsen & Turbo (L&T) Mutual Fund launched two new mutual funds called Nifty50 and NiftyNext50 Index Funds on 24th March 2020. This was done after testing the remote access of various functions of mutual funds over the past few weeks after the coronavirus-led disruption into eh daily operations of the stock market. They took this action despite most of their employees working from home.

2. Consumption Industry to remain unaffected

As per the experts, the consumption industry will not be affected by the lockdown as consumers will continue to purchase goods and services for consumption. Many are also hoarding goods for meeting their daily needs. This will help the industry stay stable during the lockdown.

Best SIP Mutual Funds to Invest in 2026 - 2027

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)Min SIP Investment3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)5 YR (%)2024 (%)
SBI PSU Fund Growth ₹36.2641
↑ 0.41
₹5,891 500 6.110.718.532.728.111.3
ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹200.32
↑ 2.12
₹7,554 100 3.51.211.42527.16.7
DSP World Gold Fund Growth ₹62.7845
↓ -0.85
₹1,769 500 6.530.2108.247.426.6167.1
Invesco India PSU Equity Fund Growth ₹68.74
↑ 0.78
₹1,335 500 2.46.216.830.526.510.3
Nippon India Power and Infra Fund Growth ₹369.92
↑ 4.98
₹6,534 100 10.45.214.627.425.3-0.5
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 17 Apr 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased

CommentarySBI PSU FundICICI Prudential Infrastructure FundDSP World Gold FundInvesco India PSU Equity FundNippon India Power and Infra Fund
Point 1Lower mid AUM (₹5,891 Cr).Highest AUM (₹7,554 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,769 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,335 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹6,534 Cr).
Point 2Established history (15+ yrs).Established history (20+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (21 yrs).
Point 3Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 3★ (upper mid).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).Top rated.
Point 4Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.
Point 55Y return: 28.14% (top quartile).5Y return: 27.14% (upper mid).5Y return: 26.64% (lower mid).5Y return: 26.52% (bottom quartile).5Y return: 25.34% (bottom quartile).
Point 63Y return: 32.67% (upper mid).3Y return: 25.03% (bottom quartile).3Y return: 47.40% (top quartile).3Y return: 30.49% (lower mid).3Y return: 27.36% (bottom quartile).
Point 71Y return: 18.46% (upper mid).1Y return: 11.39% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 108.17% (top quartile).1Y return: 16.77% (lower mid).1Y return: 14.60% (bottom quartile).
Point 8Alpha: -1.15 (bottom quartile).Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).Alpha: 1.04 (top quartile).Alpha: -6.00 (bottom quartile).Alpha: -0.88 (lower mid).
Point 9Sharpe: 0.27 (upper mid).Sharpe: -0.38 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 2.16 (top quartile).Sharpe: 0.01 (lower mid).Sharpe: -0.19 (bottom quartile).
Point 10Information ratio: -0.31 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: -0.83 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: -0.79 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.38 (top quartile).

SBI PSU Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹5,891 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 28.14% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 32.67% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 18.46% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: -1.15 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.27 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.31 (lower mid).

ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹7,554 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 27.14% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 25.03% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 11.39% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.38 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).

DSP World Gold Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,769 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 26.64% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 47.40% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 108.17% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 1.04 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.16 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.83 (bottom quartile).

Invesco India PSU Equity Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,335 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 26.52% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 30.49% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 16.77% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: -6.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.01 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.79 (bottom quartile).

Nippon India Power and Infra Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹6,534 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (21 yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 25.34% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 27.36% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 14.60% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -0.88 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.19 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.38 (top quartile).
*List of best mutual funds SIP's having Net Assets/ AUM more than 200 Crore in Equity Category of mutual funds ordered based on 5 year CAGR returns.

1. 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 (₹5,891 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 28.14% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 32.67% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 18.46% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: -1.15 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.27 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.31 (lower mid).
  • Higher exposure to Utility vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~95%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding State Bank of India (~16.5%).
  • Top-3 holdings concentration ~36.2%.

Below is the key information for SBI PSU Fund

SBI PSU Fund
Growth
Launch Date 7 Jul 10
NAV (17 Apr 26) ₹36.2641 ↑ 0.41   (1.15 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹5,891 on 31 Mar 26
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.89
Sharpe Ratio 0.27
Information Ratio -0.31
Alpha Ratio -1.15
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 Mar 21₹10,000
31 Mar 22₹12,520
31 Mar 23₹14,284
31 Mar 24₹26,707
31 Mar 25₹28,297
31 Mar 26₹30,937

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 ₹612,552.
Net Profit of ₹312,552
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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 17 Apr 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 5.2%
3 Month 6.1%
6 Month 10.7%
1 Year 18.5%
3 Year 32.7%
5 Year 28.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 11.3%
2023 23.5%
2022 54%
2021 29%
2020 32.4%
2019 -10%
2018 6%
2017 -23.8%
2016 21.9%
2015 16.2%
Fund Manager information for SBI PSU Fund
NameSinceTenure
Rohit Shimpi1 Jun 241.83 Yr.

Data below for SBI PSU Fund as on 31 Mar 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Utility31.55%
Financial Services30.98%
Energy12.91%
Industrials12.8%
Basic Materials6.89%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash4.8%
Equity95.12%
Debt0.08%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 10 | SBIN
17%₹972 Cr9,927,500
Power Grid Corp Of India Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 10 | 532898
10%₹590 Cr19,935,554
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 10 | 532555
10%₹572 Cr15,443,244
Bharat Electronics Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 24 | BEL
9%₹536 Cr13,385,000
↓ -340,000
GAIL (India) Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | 532155
9%₹525 Cr38,150,000
↑ 3,200,000
Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 May 20 | 500312
7%₹386 Cr13,555,000
↑ 7,600,000
Bank of Baroda (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | 532134
6%₹324 Cr13,100,000
↑ 2,100,000
Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | 500547
5%₹273 Cr9,700,000
NMDC Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 23 | 526371
4%₹213 Cr27,900,000
Indian Bank (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 21 | 532814
3%₹205 Cr2,427,235

2. 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

  • Highest AUM (₹7,554 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 27.14% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 25.03% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 11.39% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.38 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Higher exposure to Industrials vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~95%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (~8.7%).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund

ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
Growth
Launch Date 31 Aug 05
NAV (17 Apr 26) ₹200.32 ↑ 2.12   (1.07 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹7,554 on 31 Mar 26
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.89
Sharpe Ratio -0.38
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 Mar 21₹10,000
31 Mar 22₹13,553
31 Mar 23₹16,550
31 Mar 24₹27,030
31 Mar 25₹29,212
31 Mar 26₹28,800

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 ₹598,181.
Net Profit of ₹298,181
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 17 Apr 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 9.3%
3 Month 3.5%
6 Month 1.2%
1 Year 11.4%
3 Year 25%
5 Year 27.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 15.6%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 6.7%
2023 27.4%
2022 44.6%
2021 28.8%
2020 50.1%
2019 3.6%
2018 2.6%
2017 -14%
2016 40.8%
2015 2%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
NameSinceTenure
Ihab Dalwai3 Jun 178.83 Yr.
Sharmila D’mello30 Jun 223.76 Yr.

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

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials47.14%
Financial Services10.2%
Basic Materials10.04%
Utility9.84%
Real Estate9.04%
Energy6.55%
Consumer Cyclical2.19%
Communication Services0.09%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash4.96%
Equity95.04%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 23 | INDIGO
9%₹655 Cr1,661,985
↑ 270,536
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 09 | LT
7%₹528 Cr1,505,704
↑ 100,000
Oberoi Realty Ltd (Real Estate)
Equity, Since 31 May 23 | OBEROIRLTY
5%₹374 Cr2,636,802
↑ 603,969
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 16 | 532555
5%₹346 Cr9,326,448
Shree Cement Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 24 | 500387
3%₹226 Cr98,292
↑ 33,738
Brigade Enterprises Ltd (Real Estate)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 25 | 532929
3%₹219 Cr3,363,877
↑ 462,828
Container Corporation of India Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 16 | CONCOR
3%₹219 Cr5,142,440
↑ 2,109,364
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 06 | KPIL
3%₹212 Cr2,005,608
↑ 73,641
AIA Engineering Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 21 | AIAENG
3%₹209 Cr574,561
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 23 | RELIANCE
3%₹192 Cr1,429,725
↓ -100,000

3. 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 (₹1,769 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 26.64% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 47.40% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 108.17% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 1.04 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.16 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.83 (bottom quartile).
  • Higher exposure to Basic Materials vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~94%).
  • Largest holding BGF World Gold I2 (~69.9%).
  • Top-3 holdings concentration ~101.6%.

Below is the key information for DSP World Gold Fund

DSP World Gold Fund
Growth
Launch Date 14 Sep 07
NAV (16 Apr 26) ₹62.7845 ↓ -0.85   (-1.34 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,769 on 31 Mar 26
Category Equity - Global
AMC DSP BlackRock Invmt Managers Pvt. Ltd.
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.41
Sharpe Ratio 2.16
Information Ratio -0.83
Alpha Ratio 1.04
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 Mar 21₹10,000
31 Mar 22₹11,138
31 Mar 23₹10,487
31 Mar 24₹10,232
31 Mar 25₹15,284
31 Mar 26₹33,879

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 ₹584,107.
Net Profit of ₹284,107
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 17 Apr 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 5.7%
3 Month 6.5%
6 Month 30.2%
1 Year 108.2%
3 Year 47.4%
5 Year 26.6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 10.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 167.1%
2023 15.9%
2022 7%
2021 -7.7%
2020 -9%
2019 31.4%
2018 35.1%
2017 -10.7%
2016 -4%
2015 52.7%
Fund Manager information for DSP World Gold Fund
NameSinceTenure
Jay Kothari1 Mar 1313.09 Yr.

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

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Basic Materials94.27%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.92%
Equity94.27%
Debt0.01%
Other1.8%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
BGF World Gold I2
Investment Fund | -
70%₹1,531 Cr1,103,589
↓ -74,069
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
- | GDX
28%₹604 Cr573,719
Treps / Reverse Repo Investments
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
4%₹90 Cr
Net Receivables/Payables
Net Current Assets | -
2%-₹35 Cr

4. Invesco India PSU Equity Fund

To generate capital appreciation by investing in Equity and Equity Related Instruments of companies where the Central / State Government(s) has majority shareholding or management control or has powers to appoint majority of directors. 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 Invesco India PSU Equity Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,335 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 26.52% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 30.49% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 16.77% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: -6.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.01 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.79 (bottom quartile).
  • Higher exposure to Financial Services vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~97%).
  • Largest holding State Bank of India (~8.6%).

Below is the key information for Invesco India PSU Equity Fund

Invesco India PSU Equity Fund
Growth
Launch Date 18 Nov 09
NAV (17 Apr 26) ₹68.74 ↑ 0.78   (1.15 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,335 on 31 Mar 26
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Ltd
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 2.14
Sharpe Ratio 0.01
Information Ratio -0.79
Alpha Ratio -6
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 Mar 21₹10,000
31 Mar 22₹12,277
31 Mar 23₹13,931
31 Mar 24₹25,544
31 Mar 25₹26,724
31 Mar 26₹27,849

Invesco India PSU 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 ₹584,107.
Net Profit of ₹284,107
Invest Now

Returns for Invesco India PSU 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 17 Apr 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 6.7%
3 Month 2.4%
6 Month 6.2%
1 Year 16.8%
3 Year 30.5%
5 Year 26.5%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 12.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 10.3%
2023 25.6%
2022 54.5%
2021 20.5%
2020 31.1%
2019 6.1%
2018 10.1%
2017 -16.9%
2016 24.3%
2015 17.9%
Fund Manager information for Invesco India PSU Equity Fund
NameSinceTenure
Hiten Jain1 Jul 250.75 Yr.
Sagar Gandhi1 Jul 250.75 Yr.

Data below for Invesco India PSU Equity Fund as on 31 Mar 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services30.35%
Industrials28.06%
Utility19.53%
Energy13.58%
Basic Materials3.6%
Consumer Cyclical1.41%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.47%
Equity96.53%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 21 | SBIN
9%₹115 Cr1,171,232
Indian Bank (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 21 | 532814
7%₹98 Cr1,157,444
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 May 22 | HAL
7%₹91 Cr261,137
Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 18 | 500547
6%₹86 Cr3,076,024
↑ 359,015
Bharat Electronics Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 17 | BEL
6%₹83 Cr2,078,629
↓ -237,890
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 May 19 | 532555
5%₹67 Cr1,801,543
Bank of Baroda (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 21 | 532134
5%₹65 Cr2,611,219
↑ 133,663
NTPC Green Energy Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | NTPCGREEN
5%₹63 Cr6,852,914
↓ -2,276,906
REC Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 23 | 532955
4%₹52 Cr1,703,577
Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | 500312
4%₹52 Cr1,821,612

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 (₹6,534 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (21 yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 25.34% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 27.36% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 14.60% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -0.88 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.19 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.38 (top quartile).
  • Top sector: Industrials.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~99%).
  • Largest holding Reliance Industries Ltd (~9.6%).

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 (17 Apr 26) ₹369.92 ↑ 4.98   (1.36 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹6,534 on 31 Mar 26
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd.
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.85
Sharpe Ratio -0.19
Information Ratio 0.38
Alpha Ratio -0.88
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 Mar 21₹10,000
31 Mar 22₹12,490
31 Mar 23₹14,486
31 Mar 24₹25,615
31 Mar 25₹26,322
31 Mar 26₹26,803

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 ₹570,326.
Net Profit of ₹270,326
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 17 Apr 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 9.3%
3 Month 10.4%
6 Month 5.2%
1 Year 14.6%
3 Year 27.4%
5 Year 25.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 17.9%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 -0.5%
2023 26.9%
2022 58%
2021 10.9%
2020 48.9%
2019 10.8%
2018 -2.9%
2017 -21.1%
2016 61.7%
2015 0.1%
Fund Manager information for Nippon India Power and Infra Fund
NameSinceTenure
Kinjal Desai25 May 187.86 Yr.
Rahul Modi19 Aug 241.62 Yr.
Amber Singhania11 Mar 260.06 Yr.

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

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials33.96%
Utility23.84%
Energy10.82%
Consumer Cyclical10.6%
Basic Materials6.71%
Technology4.26%
Financial Services2.97%
Communication Services2.32%
Health Care2.26%
Real Estate1.63%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash0.62%
Equity99.38%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 18 | RELIANCE
10%₹626 Cr4,660,000
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 May 09 | 532555
8%₹511 Cr13,800,000
↓ -1,700,000
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 07 | LT
6%₹408 Cr1,164,337
↑ 175,000
Tata Power Co Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 23 | 500400
4%₹288 Cr7,600,789
↓ -300,000
NTPC Green Energy Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | NTPCGREEN
3%₹226 Cr24,491,079
↑ 1,920,000
CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | 500093
3%₹178 Cr2,720,014
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | 500103
3%₹168 Cr6,848,468
↓ -51,532
UltraTech Cement Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 19 | 532538
2%₹161 Cr150,000
Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 18 | BHARTIARTL
2%₹152 Cr850,000
↑ 70,000
NLC India Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | 513683
2%₹149 Cr5,531,878

Conclusion

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Disclaimer:
All efforts have been made to ensure the information provided here is accurate. However, no guarantees are made regarding correctness of data. Please verify with scheme information document before making any investment.
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