Stay on top of your mutual fund investments with our daily snapshot of the worst and best mutual funds (equity direct plans). We have excluded Sectoral, Thematic and Index Funds to keep the focus on core diversified equity categories: Large Cap, Mid Cap, Small Cap, Flexi Cap and Multi Cap. Below is the performance comparison of top 3 best and worst mutual funds on 06-May-2025 with their bench mark index.
Large Cap Mutual Funds
Large cap mutual funds invest in large and established companies to provide stable and steady long-term returns. They are less volatile and carry lower risk compared to mid cap or small cap funds. These funds are ideal for conservative investors seeking consistent growth with moderate risk.
Benchmark Index: Nifty 100: -0.69%
Best Mutual Funds:
| NO | FUND NAME | RETURN |
| 1 | Samco Large Cap Fund – Direct Plan | -0.20% |
| 2 | Mahindra Manulife Large Cap Fund – Direct Plan | -0.38% |
| 3 | SBI Bluechip Fund – Direct Plan | -0.46% |
Worst Mutual Funds:
| NO | FUND NAME | RETURN |
| 1 | Quant Large Cap Fund – Direct Plan | -1.73% |
| 2 | Bank of India Bluechip Fund – Direct Plan | -1.45% |
| 3 | ITI Large Cap Fund – Direct Plan | -1.28% |
Mid Cap Mutual Funds
Mid cap mutual funds aim to provide higher growth potential by investing in medium sized companies with strong expansion prospects. They carry more risk than large cap funds but can offer better returns over the long term. These funds suit investors with a moderate to high risk appetite looking for a balance between growth and stability.
Benchmark Index: Nifty Midcap 150: -2.01%
Best Mutual Funds:
| NO | FUND NAME | RETURN |
| 1 | SBI Magnum Midcap Fund – Direct Plan | -1.17% |
| 2 | Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund – Direct Plan | -1.26% |
| 3 | DSP Midcap Fund – Direct Plan | -1.27% |
Worst Mutual Funds:
| NO | FUND NAME | RETURN |
| 1 | Taurus Mid Cap Fund – Direct Plan | -2.32% |
| 2 | JM Midcap Fund – Direct Plan | -2.13% |
| 3 | Invesco India Mid Cap Fund – Direct Plan | -2.07% |
Small Cap Mutual Funds
Small cap mutual funds invest in smaller, emerging companies with high growth potential. They carry higher risk and volatility but can deliver significant long term returns. These funds are best suited for aggressive investors willing to take on more risk for potentially higher rewards.
Benchmark Index: Nifty Smallcap 250: -2.23%
Best Mutual Funds:
| NO | FUND NAME | RETURN |
| 1 | Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund – Direct Plan | -1.00% |
| 2 | Axis Small Cap Fund – Direct Plan | -1.21% |
| 3 | PGIM India Small Cap Fund – Direct Plan | -1.30% |
Worst Mutual Funds:
| NO | FUND NAME | RETURN |
| 1 | LIC MF Small Cap Fund – Direct Plan | -2.73% |
| 2 | JM Small Cap Fund – Direct Plan |