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

Updated on November 3, 2025 , 7477 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.

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 ₹2,575.94
↑ 0.40
₹3030.51.436.77.45.88%1M 3D1M 3D
PGIM India Insta Cash Fund Growth ₹346.754
↑ 0.05
₹5270.51.436.77.35.83%20D22D
JM Liquid Fund Growth ₹72.653
↑ 0.01
₹2,6950.51.436.67.25.83%1M 7D1M 9D
Axis Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,965.84
↑ 0.46
₹37,1220.51.436.77.45.9%1M 9D1M 11D
Tata Liquid Fund Growth ₹4,194.93
↑ 0.65
₹20,4040.51.436.77.35.94%1M 9D1M 9D
Invesco India Liquid Fund Growth ₹3,660.82
↑ 0.56
₹14,5430.51.436.77.45.84%1M 10D1M 10D
Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund Growth ₹429.18
↑ 0.07
₹49,7210.51.436.77.36%1M 2D1M 2D
Nippon India Liquid Fund  Growth ₹6,499.56
↑ 1.00
₹30,9650.51.436.77.35.89%1M 10D1M 13D
ICICI Prudential Liquid Fund Growth ₹394.241
↑ 0.06
₹52,3400.51.436.67.45.87%1M 1D1M 4D
Baroda Pioneer Liquid Fund Growth ₹3,061.47
↑ 0.47
₹10,1500.51.42.96.67.35.88%1M 8D1M 8D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 5 Nov 25

Research Highlights & Commentary of 10 Funds showcased

CommentaryIndiabulls Liquid Fund PGIM India Insta Cash FundJM Liquid FundAxis Liquid FundTata Liquid FundInvesco India Liquid FundAditya Birla Sun Life Liquid FundNippon India Liquid Fund ICICI Prudential Liquid FundBaroda Pioneer Liquid Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹303 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹527 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,695 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹37,122 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹20,404 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹14,543 Cr).Top quartile AUM (₹49,721 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹30,965 Cr).Highest AUM (₹52,340 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹10,150 Cr).
Point 2Established history (14+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (27 yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (21+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Established history (21+ yrs).Established history (21+ yrs).Established history (19+ yrs).Established history (16+ 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: 6.72% (top quartile).1Y return: 6.70% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.58% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.72% (top quartile).1Y return: 6.68% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.68% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.68% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.65% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.64% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.59% (bottom quartile).
Point 61M return: 0.48% (top quartile).1M return: 0.47% (lower mid).1M return: 0.47% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.47% (top quartile).1M return: 0.47% (upper mid).1M return: 0.47% (upper mid).1M return: 0.47% (upper mid).1M return: 0.47% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.47% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.47% (lower mid).
Point 7Sharpe: 3.54 (upper mid).Sharpe: 3.57 (top quartile).Sharpe: 2.95 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 3.41 (lower mid).Sharpe: 3.56 (upper mid).Sharpe: 3.79 (top quartile).Sharpe: 3.41 (upper mid).Sharpe: 3.30 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 3.34 (lower mid).Sharpe: 3.07 (bottom quartile).
Point 8Information ratio: -1.18 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: -0.64 (lower mid).Information ratio: -2.17 (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: -0.74 (lower mid).Information ratio: -1.18 (bottom quartile).
Point 9Yield to maturity (debt): 5.88% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.83% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.83% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.90% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.94% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.84% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.00% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.89% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.87% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.88% (lower mid).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.09 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.06 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.09 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.09 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (lower mid).

Indiabulls Liquid Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹303 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.72% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.48% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.54 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: -1.18 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.88% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.09 yrs (upper mid).

PGIM India Insta Cash Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹527 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (top quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.70% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.57 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.64 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.83% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.06 yrs (top quartile).

JM Liquid Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,695 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (27 yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.58% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.95 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -2.17 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.83% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (upper mid).

Axis Liquid Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹37,122 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.72% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.41 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.90% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (lower mid).

Tata Liquid Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹20,404 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.68% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.56 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.94% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (bottom quartile).

Invesco India Liquid Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹14,543 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.68% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.79 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.84% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (bottom quartile).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund

  • Top quartile AUM (₹49,721 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.68% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.41 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.00% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.09 yrs (upper mid).

Nippon India Liquid Fund 

  • Upper mid AUM (₹30,965 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.65% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.30 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.89% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (bottom quartile).

ICICI Prudential Liquid Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹52,340 Cr).
  • Established history (19+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.64% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.34 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.74 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.87% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.09 yrs (top quartile).

Baroda Pioneer Liquid Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹10,150 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.59% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.07 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -1.18 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.88% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (lower mid).

2. Invest in SIPs

SIP is the ideal way to invest in mutual funds. Many AMCsoffer the privilege of video KYC. In this way, you can start investing without having to visit the Bank. Upload PAN Card photograph, Aadhar card copy and fill the necessary requirements.

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 2025 - 2026

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)Min SIP Investment3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)5 YR (%)2024 (%)
ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹200.53
↓ -1.35
₹7,645 100 4.5115.727.437.327.4
HDFC Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹48.818
↓ -0.26
₹2,483 300 3.2103.127.534.823
SBI PSU Fund Growth ₹33.7012
↓ -0.27
₹5,179 500 8.29.46.629.333.323.5
Nippon India Power and Infra Fund Growth ₹355.786
↓ -2.23
₹7,175 100 4.210.1226.632.826.9
Bandhan Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹50.115
↓ -0.13
₹1,613 100 0.47.2-3.626.432.739.3
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 4 Nov 25

Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased

CommentaryICICI Prudential Infrastructure FundHDFC Infrastructure FundSBI PSU FundNippon India Power and Infra FundBandhan Infrastructure Fund
Point 1Highest AUM (₹7,645 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,483 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹5,179 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹7,175 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,613 Cr).
Point 2Established history (20+ yrs).Established history (17+ yrs).Established history (15+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (21 yrs).Established history (14+ yrs).
Point 3Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Top rated.
Point 4Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.
Point 55Y return: 37.31% (top quartile).5Y return: 34.76% (upper mid).5Y return: 33.35% (lower mid).5Y return: 32.76% (bottom quartile).5Y return: 32.70% (bottom quartile).
Point 63Y return: 27.36% (lower mid).3Y return: 27.53% (upper mid).3Y return: 29.34% (top quartile).3Y return: 26.58% (bottom quartile).3Y return: 26.35% (bottom quartile).
Point 71Y return: 5.75% (upper mid).1Y return: 3.10% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.64% (top quartile).1Y return: 2.03% (bottom quartile).1Y return: -3.57% (bottom quartile).
Point 8Alpha: 0.00 (top quartile).Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).Alpha: -0.35 (bottom quartile).Alpha: -3.51 (bottom quartile).Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
Point 9Sharpe: -0.48 (top quartile).Sharpe: -0.64 (upper mid).Sharpe: -0.81 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: -0.66 (lower mid).Sharpe: -0.71 (bottom quartile).
Point 10Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).Information ratio: -0.37 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.79 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).

ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹7,645 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 37.31% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 27.36% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 5.75% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.48 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).

HDFC Infrastructure Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,483 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 34.76% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 27.53% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 3.10% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.64 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).

SBI PSU Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹5,179 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 33.35% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 29.34% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 6.64% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: -0.35 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.81 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.37 (bottom quartile).

Nippon India Power and Infra Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹7,175 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (21 yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 32.76% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 26.58% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 2.03% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -3.51 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.66 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.79 (top quartile).

Bandhan Infrastructure Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,613 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 32.70% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 26.35% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: -3.57% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.71 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom 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. 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 (₹7,645 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 37.31% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 27.36% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 5.75% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.48 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Top sector: Industrials.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~93%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Larsen & Toubro Ltd (~8.6%).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund

ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
Growth
Launch Date 31 Aug 05
NAV (04 Nov 25) ₹200.53 ↓ -1.35   (-0.67 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹7,645 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.89
Sharpe Ratio -0.48
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 Oct 20₹10,000
31 Oct 21₹19,902
31 Oct 22₹23,709
31 Oct 23₹30,130
31 Oct 24₹47,075
31 Oct 25₹49,413

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 ₹756,118.
Net Profit of ₹456,118
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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 4 Nov 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 2.3%
3 Month 4.5%
6 Month 11%
1 Year 5.7%
3 Year 27.4%
5 Year 37.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 16%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
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%
2015 -3.4%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
NameSinceTenure
Ihab Dalwai3 Jun 178.33 Yr.
Sharmila D’mello30 Jun 223.26 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials36.47%
Basic Materials15.25%
Financial Services14.68%
Utility10.24%
Energy9.47%
Real Estate2.93%
Consumer Cyclical1.84%
Communication Services1.67%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash7.43%
Equity92.57%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 09 | LT
9%₹674 Cr1,843,204
↓ -155,750
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 16 | 532555
4%₹352 Cr10,329,473
↓ -750,000
Vedanta Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 24 | 500295
4%₹293 Cr6,279,591
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 23 | RELIANCE
4%₹277 Cr2,029,725
NCC Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 21 | NCC
3%₹271 Cr13,053,905
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | ADANIPORTS
3%₹260 Cr1,854,934
↓ -413,725
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 06 | KPIL
3%₹226 Cr1,803,566
Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 20 | 532215
3%₹226 Cr1,996,057
AIA Engineering Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 21 | AIAENG
3%₹202 Cr660,770
CESC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 23 | CESC
2%₹189 Cr11,700,502

2. HDFC Infrastructure Fund

To seek long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of companies engaged in or expected to benefit from growth and development of infrastructure.

Research Highlights for HDFC Infrastructure Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,483 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 34.76% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 27.53% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 3.10% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.64 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Top sector: Industrials.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~92%).
  • Largest holding ICICI Bank Ltd (~5.9%).

Below is the key information for HDFC Infrastructure Fund

HDFC Infrastructure Fund
Growth
Launch Date 10 Mar 08
NAV (04 Nov 25) ₹48.818 ↓ -0.26   (-0.54 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,483 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 2.06
Sharpe Ratio -0.64
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Oct 20₹10,000
31 Oct 21₹19,027
31 Oct 22₹21,626
31 Oct 23₹29,679
31 Oct 24₹44,661
31 Oct 25₹45,504

HDFC 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 ₹705,310.
Net Profit of ₹405,310
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Returns for HDFC 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 4 Nov 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 2.2%
3 Month 3.2%
6 Month 10%
1 Year 3.1%
3 Year 27.5%
5 Year 34.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 23%
2023 55.4%
2022 19.3%
2021 43.2%
2020 -7.5%
2019 -3.4%
2018 -29%
2017 43.3%
2016 -1.9%
2015 -2.5%
Fund Manager information for HDFC Infrastructure Fund
NameSinceTenure
Srinivasan Ramamurthy12 Jan 241.72 Yr.
Dhruv Muchhal22 Jun 232.28 Yr.

Data below for HDFC Infrastructure Fund as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials38.53%
Financial Services19.18%
Basic Materials10.34%
Utility7.05%
Energy6.49%
Communication Services3.63%
Real Estate2.48%
Health Care1.76%
Technology1.57%
Consumer Cyclical0.49%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash8.47%
Equity91.53%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 09 | 532174
6%₹148 Cr1,100,000
↓ -200,000
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 12 | LT
6%₹139 Cr380,000
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 23 | HDFCBANK
5%₹133 Cr1,400,000
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 23 | 522287
4%₹95 Cr758,557
↑ 272
J Kumar Infraprojects Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 15 | JKIL
4%₹89 Cr1,403,084
↑ 3,084
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 21 | INDIGO
3%₹84 Cr150,000
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 17 | 532555
3%₹75 Cr2,200,646
↑ 646
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | RELIANCE
3%₹68 Cr500,000
Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 20 | BHARTIARTL
3%₹66 Cr350,000
State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 08 | SBIN
2%₹61 Cr704,361

3. 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 (₹5,179 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 33.35% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 29.34% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 6.64% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: -0.35 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.81 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.37 (bottom quartile).
  • Higher exposure to Financial Services vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~98%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding State Bank of India (~15.7%).

Below is the key information for SBI PSU Fund

SBI PSU Fund
Growth
Launch Date 7 Jul 10
NAV (04 Nov 25) ₹33.7012 ↓ -0.27   (-0.78 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹5,179 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.89
Sharpe Ratio -0.81
Information Ratio -0.37
Alpha Ratio -0.35
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 Oct 20₹10,000
31 Oct 21₹16,381
31 Oct 22₹19,173
31 Oct 23₹24,318
31 Oct 24₹40,047
31 Oct 25₹42,467

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 ₹689,048.
Net Profit of ₹389,048
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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 4 Nov 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 3.2%
3 Month 8.2%
6 Month 9.4%
1 Year 6.6%
3 Year 29.3%
5 Year 33.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.2%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 23.5%
2023 54%
2022 29%
2021 32.4%
2020 -10%
2019 6%
2018 -23.8%
2017 21.9%
2016 16.2%
2015 -11.1%
Fund Manager information for SBI PSU Fund
NameSinceTenure
Rohit Shimpi1 Jun 241.33 Yr.

Data below for SBI PSU Fund as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services36.21%
Utility29.89%
Energy13.58%
Industrials12.34%
Basic Materials5.79%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash2.18%
Equity97.82%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 10 | SBIN
16%₹866 Cr9,927,500
Bharat Electronics Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 24 | BEL
9%₹524 Cr12,975,000
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 10 | 532555
9%₹495 Cr14,543,244
Power Grid Corp Of India Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 10 | 532898
8%₹463 Cr16,535,554
GAIL (India) Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | 532155
8%₹454 Cr25,750,000
Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | 500547
6%₹329 Cr9,700,000
Bank of Baroda (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | 532134
5%₹284 Cr11,000,000
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%₹182 Cr2,427,235
Oil India Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 24 | OIL
3%₹159 Cr3,850,000

4. 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 (₹7,175 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (21 yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 32.76% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 26.58% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 2.03% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -3.51 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.66 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.79 (top quartile).
  • Top sector: Industrials.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~99%).
  • Largest holding Reliance Industries Ltd (~8.0%).

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

Nippon India Power and Infra Fund
Growth
Launch Date 8 May 04
NAV (04 Nov 25) ₹355.786 ↓ -2.23   (-0.62 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹7,175 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd.
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.85
Sharpe Ratio -0.66
Information Ratio 0.79
Alpha Ratio -3.51
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 Oct 20₹10,000
31 Oct 21₹18,067
31 Oct 22₹20,069
31 Oct 23₹26,247
31 Oct 24₹40,909
31 Oct 25₹41,433

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 ₹673,113.
Net Profit of ₹373,113
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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 4 Nov 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 2.1%
3 Month 4.2%
6 Month 10.1%
1 Year 2%
3 Year 26.6%
5 Year 32.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 18.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
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%
2015 0.3%
Fund Manager information for Nippon India Power and Infra Fund
NameSinceTenure
Kinjal Desai25 May 187.36 Yr.
Rahul Modi19 Aug 241.12 Yr.

Data below for Nippon India Power and Infra Fund as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials32.83%
Utility24.03%
Energy9.35%
Basic Materials7.89%
Consumer Cyclical7.49%
Communication Services5.9%
Technology4.94%
Real Estate2.68%
Financial Services2.23%
Health Care2.12%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash0.53%
Equity99.47%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 18 | RELIANCE
8%₹583 Cr4,275,000
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 May 09 | 532555
8%₹579 Cr17,000,000
↑ 300,001
Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 18 | BHARTIARTL
6%₹432 Cr2,300,000
↓ -250,000
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 07 | LT
6%₹415 Cr1,134,337
↓ -39,000
Tata Power Co Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 23 | 500400
4%₹307 Cr7,900,789
CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | 500093
3%₹250 Cr3,370,014
↓ -247,000
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | 500103
3%₹222 Cr9,300,838
↑ 400,000
UltraTech Cement Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 19 | 532538
3%₹208 Cr170,000
↓ -5,000
Kaynes Technology India Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 22 | KAYNES
2%₹176 Cr250,113
↓ -86,114
Carborundum Universal Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 23 | CARBORUNIV
2%₹166 Cr1,800,000

5. Bandhan Infrastructure Fund

The investment objective of the scheme is to seek to generate long-term capital growth through an active diversified portfolio of predominantly equity and equity related instruments of companies that are participating in and benefiting from growth in Indian infrastructure and infrastructural related activities. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for Bandhan Infrastructure Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,613 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 32.70% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 26.35% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: -3.57% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.71 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Higher exposure to Industrials vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~93%).
  • Largest holding Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (~5.2%).

Below is the key information for Bandhan Infrastructure Fund

Bandhan Infrastructure Fund
Growth
Launch Date 8 Mar 11
NAV (04 Nov 25) ₹50.115 ↓ -0.13   (-0.25 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,613 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC IDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 2.1
Sharpe Ratio -0.71
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Oct 20₹10,000
31 Oct 21₹20,050
31 Oct 22₹20,377
31 Oct 23₹26,163
31 Oct 24₹43,146
31 Oct 25₹41,438

Bandhan 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 ₹673,113.
Net Profit of ₹373,113
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Returns for Bandhan 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 4 Nov 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 0.4%
6 Month 7.2%
1 Year -3.6%
3 Year 26.4%
5 Year 32.7%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 11.6%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 39.3%
2023 50.3%
2022 1.7%
2021 64.8%
2020 6.3%
2019 -5.3%
2018 -25.9%
2017 58.7%
2016 10.7%
2015 -0.2%
Fund Manager information for Bandhan Infrastructure Fund
NameSinceTenure
Vishal Biraia24 Jan 241.69 Yr.
Ritika Behera7 Oct 231.99 Yr.
Gaurav Satra7 Jun 241.32 Yr.

Data below for Bandhan Infrastructure Fund as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials53.61%
Utility12.71%
Basic Materials7.66%
Communication Services4.85%
Energy3.82%
Financial Services2.89%
Health Care2.33%
Technology2.14%
Consumer Cyclical1.54%
Real Estate1.3%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash7.14%
Equity92.86%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 17 | KIRLOSBROS
5%₹84 Cr433,186
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 12 | LT
5%₹75 Cr206,262
Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 19 | BHARTIARTL
4%₹66 Cr352,330
↑ 22,312
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 24 | RELIANCE
4%₹62 Cr452,706
UltraTech Cement Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 14 | 532538
4%₹61 Cr49,772
Bharat Electronics Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 19 | BEL
4%₹58 Cr1,431,700
GPT Infraprojects Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 17 | GPTINFRA
3%₹53 Cr4,733,244
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | INDIGO
3%₹47 Cr83,887
Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 15 | AHLUCONT
3%₹46 Cr462,606
PTC India Financial Services Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | PFS
3%₹43 Cr12,400,122

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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