Live dataDirect growth plans · Updated hourly
Best Mutual Funds
in India 2026
Real returns, live NAV data, zero guesswork. Top-performing direct growth plans ranked by 3-year CAGR across every major category.
1,549
Funds with 1Y returns
988
Funds with 3Y CAGR
8
Categories covered
Large Cap funds
Blue-chip Indian companies — lower volatility, steady compounders.
4
+15.0%
3Y CAGR
₹98.47
NAV
5
BARODA BNP PARIBAS LARGE CAP Fund - Direct Plan - Growth OptionBaroda BNP Paribas
+14.4%
3Y CAGR
₹251.45
NAV
Mid Cap funds
High-growth potential with moderate-to-high risk.
Small Cap funds
Highest long-term upside; suited for patient investors.
Flexi Cap funds
Fund manager picks across market caps — true all-weather.
ELSS (tax-saving)
80C deduction up to ₹1.5 L/yr with a 3-year lock-in.
Index & ETF funds
Low-cost passive exposure to Nifty 50, Sensex, and more.
1
ICICI Prudential NASDAQ 100 Index Fund - Direct Plan - GrowthICICI Prudential
+34.7%
3Y CAGR
₹25.18
NAV
2
+31.9%1Y
1Y return
₹13.00
NAV
5
+25.5%1Y
1Y return
₹14.38
NAV
Liquid funds
Parking surplus cash — better post-tax returns than savings.
2
Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund - Growth - Direct PlanAditya Birla Sun Life
+7.0%
3Y CAGR
₹449.95
NAV
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Methodology
Funds are ranked by 3-year CAGR where available, falling back to 1-year returns. Only direct growth plans are included. Data is pulled from MFAPI and refreshes hourly.