Best Mutual Funds by Category
Top Direct-Growth funds ranked by 1-year return, across flexi cap, large cap, mid cap, small cap, ELSS and index.
HSBC Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Growth
HSBC Mutual Fund · ₹5,278.84 Cr · Exp 0.89%
13.39%
quant Flexi Cap Fund - Growth Option-Direct Plan
quant Mutual Fund · ₹7,140.12 Cr · Exp 1.06%
12.69%
BANK OF INDIA Flexi Cap Fund Direct Plan -Growth
Bank of India Mutual Fund · ₹2,615.05 Cr · Exp 0.5%
11.91%
Navi Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
Navi Mutual Fund · ₹232.10 Cr · Exp 0.51%
11.45%
BANDHAN Flexi Cap Fund-Direct Plan-Growth
Bandhan Mutual Fund · ₹6,651.14 Cr · Exp 0.93%
11.06%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Flexi Cap Fund - Growth - Direct Plan
Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund · ₹26,726.75 Cr · Exp 0.72%
9.46%
ITI Flexi Cap Fund- Direct Plan- Growth
ITI Mutual Fund · ₹1,412.22 Cr · Exp 0.97%
8.05%
LIC MF Flexi Cap Fund-Direct Plan-Growth
LIC Mutual Fund · ₹1,052.66 Cr · Exp 2.15%
7.75%
Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund - Direct - Growth
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund · ₹19,597.86 Cr · Exp 0.75%
7.75%
Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund-Direct Plan-Growth
Bajaj Finserv Mutual Fund · ₹7,768.94 Cr · Exp 0.47%
5.09%
TRUSTMF Flexi Cap Fund-Direct Plan- Growth
Trust Mutual Fund · ₹976.22 Cr · Exp 0.64%
4.90%
Helios Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option
Helios Mutual Fund · ₹7,577.33 Cr · Exp 0.8%
4.73%
Mirae Asset Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
Mirae Asset Mutual Fund · ₹4,262.03 Cr · Exp 0.43%
4.29%
Edelweiss Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option
Edelweiss Mutual Fund · ₹3,483.69 Cr · Exp 0.73%
4.01%
Baroda BNP Paribas Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund · ₹1,239.40 Cr · Exp 0.85%
3.69%
Looking for the best mutual funds? This page ranks the top-performing Indian funds in each major category — flexi cap, large cap, mid cap, small cap, ELSS and index — by their 1-year return. We show only Direct-Growth plans, since those carry no distributor commission and are the fairest basis for comparison.
Returns are a starting point, not the whole story. The best long-term fund is usually one that's consistent across market cycles with a low expense ratio, rather than whichever name happens to top a single year. Click any fund to see its rolling returns, holdings, sector allocation and full NAV history before deciding.
For tax saving, ELSS funds qualify under Section 80C with a three-year lock-in. For steady core exposure, large-cap and index funds are popular; for higher growth potential (and higher risk), mid and small caps. Plan your investment amount with the SIP calculator. Past performance does not guarantee future returns — this is informational, not investment advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the top funds ranked?›
Funds are filtered to Direct-Growth plans (the ones most investors compare, as they carry no distributor commission) within each category, then ranked by their 1-year return. Rankings update daily.
Should I pick the fund with the highest return?›
Not blindly. A one-year topper may have taken more risk or benefited from a favourable period. Look at consistency across time frames (rolling returns on each fund page), the expense ratio and whether the risk suits you — a slightly lower but steadier fund is often the better long-term choice.
What is the best category of mutual fund for me?›
It depends on your goals and risk appetite. Large caps are steadier; mid and small caps are higher-risk, higher-potential; flexi caps go anywhere; ELSS funds save tax under Section 80C with a 3-year lock-in; index funds offer low-cost market returns. Match the category to your horizon.
Does past performance guarantee future returns?›
No. Past returns are a useful input but not a promise — market conditions, fund manager changes and sector cycles all affect the future. Use rankings as a starting shortlist, then research each fund properly.