Top performing mutual funds in India
Explore the best-performing funds from India’s top fund houses, compare them side by side and start investing with a SIP.
Best Performing Funds
Ranked by 1 year return
Returns up to 1 year are absolute; longer periods are annualised (CAGR). Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully. Past performance is not indicative of future returns.
1, 3 and 5 year returns worked out from each fund’s latest published NAV, updated every business day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about NAV, SIPs, fund plans and how rankings work.
What is NAV in a mutual fund?
NAV (Net Asset Value) is the per-unit price of a mutual fund: total assets minus liabilities, divided by the number of units outstanding. It is declared by the fund house every business day, and you buy or sell units at the applicable NAV.
How are the top performing mutual funds ranked on this page?
Funds are ranked by their return over 1, 3 or 5 years, calculated from the scheme’s own NAV history. Returns up to 1 year are absolute; for 3 and 5 years they are annualised (CAGR). Only active schemes with enough history are considered. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.
How does a SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) work?
A SIP invests a fixed amount in a mutual fund at regular intervals, usually every month. Because you buy more units when prices are low and fewer when they are high, your average purchase cost is smoothed out over market ups and downs, and investing becomes a disciplined habit.
What is the minimum amount to start a SIP?
The minimum SIP amount depends on the scheme. Many mutual funds allow SIPs from as little as ₹100 to ₹500 per month. Check the scheme’s details or use the SIP calculator on this page to see what a small monthly amount can grow into.
What is the difference between Direct and Regular plans?
Direct plans have no distributor commission, so their expense ratio is lower and their NAV is typically higher than the Regular plan of the same scheme. Both plans invest in the same portfolio.
What is the difference between Growth and IDCW options?
In the Growth option, profits are reinvested and compound within the NAV. In the IDCW (Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal, formerly Dividend) option, part of the profits may be paid out periodically, which reduces the NAV by the amount distributed.
Are mutual fund returns guaranteed?
No. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks and returns are not guaranteed. The value of your investment can go up or down depending on market movements and the fund’s portfolio. Choose funds that match your goal, time horizon and risk appetite, and read all scheme related documents carefully.
Is KYC required to invest, and what is Re-KYC?
Yes, KYC is mandatory to invest in mutual funds in India. If your KYC details are outdated, incomplete or on hold, you can update them through the Re-KYC link on this page before continuing to invest.
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