Top 10 Mutual Funds in India (2025) - Regular Growth Plans

Choosing the right mutual fund is crucial for achieving long-term financial goals. With a wide variety of schemes available in the Indian market, investors often seek stable and growth-oriented funds. This blog lists the top 10 mutual funds in India (2025), specifically focusing on Regular Growth Plans—designed for those who prefer reinvestment of gains to benefit from the power of compounding over time.

Comparison Table: Key Metrics

Fund Name	Category	5-Year CAGR	Expense Ratio	AUM (Approx.)
ICICI Prudential Value Discovery	Value	~17%	~1.91%	₹37,000+ Cr
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap	Flexi Cap	~18%	~0.94%	₹60,000+ Cr
HDFC Large & Mid Cap	Large & Mid Cap	~16%	~1.65%	₹21,000+ Cr
Quant Flexi Cap	Flexi Cap	~30%	~2.25%	₹6,200+ Cr
Quant Small Cap	Small Cap	~41%	~2.15%	₹6,000+ Cr
Bandhan Small Cap	Small Cap	~33%	~2.00%	₹4,000+ Cr
ICICI Prudential Bluechip	Large Cap	~13%	~1.75%	₹39,000+ Cr
Motilal Oswal Midcap	Mid Cap	~34%	~1.62%	₹6,500+ Cr
DSP ELSS Tax Saver	ELSS	~15%	~1.86%	₹11,000+ Cr
HDFC Balanced Advantage	Hybrid	~11%	~1.12%	₹61,000+ Cr

 

Fund-wise Performance Insights

ICICI Prudential Value Discovery

Delivered a 5-year CAGR of ~17%, significantly outperforming many peers in the value category.

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap

Returned over 18% CAGR over 5 years, with lower volatility due to global diversification.

HDFC Large & Mid Cap

Achieved a 5-year CAGR of ~16%, making it a dependable performer in its category.

Quant Flexi Cap

Posted an exceptional 5-year CAGR of ~30%, placing it among the best in its class.

Quant Small Cap

Recorded a remarkable 5-year CAGR of ~41%, leading the small-cap segment.

Bandhan Small Cap

Achieved a 5-year CAGR of ~33%, highlighting effective stock picking in the small-cap space.

ICICI Prudential Bluechip

Delivered a steady 5-year CAGR of ~13%, reflecting low-risk growth in large-cap equities.

Motilal Oswal Midcap

Returned a strong 5-year CAGR of ~34%, positioning it as a top contender in the mid-cap category.

DSP ELSS Tax Saver

Delivered ~15% CAGR over 5 years, making it an efficient tax-saving and investment tool.

HDFC Balanced Advantage

Provided a balanced return of ~11% CAGR over 5 years, with reduced market volatility.

 

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