Large Cap Index Mutual Funds
All 40 large cap index funds, Direct Growth plans, compared on returns, risk and cost. NAV as of 7 Oct 2026.
Category average
+5.6%
3 years, a year
Category average
+5.9%
5 years, a year
Category average
14.0%
Volatility, 3 years
Category average
0.32%
Expense ratio
Large Cap Index funds compared
| Fund | 1Y | 3Y a year | 5Y a year | Volatility 3Y | Worst fall 5Y | Expense | Fund size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -6.5% | +7.7% | +6.9% | 14.7% | -17.3% | 0.25% | ₹2,101 Cr | |
| -8.3% | +6.1% | +6.3% | 13.9% | -16.4% | 0.14% | ₹2,813 Cr | |
| -8.3% | +6.1% | +6.3% | 13.9% | -16.6% | 0.19% | ₹893 Cr | |
| -8.3% | +6.1% | +6.3% | 13.9% | -16.6% | 0.10% | ₹4,130 Cr | |
| -8.3% | +6.1% | +6.3% | 13.9% | -16.6% | 0.14% | ₹3,884 Cr | |
| -8.3% | +6.1% | +6.3% | 13.9% | -16.6% | 0.23% | ₹1,109 Cr | |
| -8.4% | +6.0% | +6.2% | 13.9% | -16.6% | 0.25% | ₹29,485 Cr | |
| -8.4% | +6.0% | +6.2% | 13.9% | -16.6% | 0.24% | ₹17,254 Cr | |
| -8.3% | +6.0% | +6.2% | 13.9% | -16.5% | 0.13% | ₹1,157 Cr | |
| -8.4% | +6.0% | +6.2% | 13.9% | -16.6% | 0.29% | ₹23,784 Cr | |
| -8.3% | +6.0% | +6.2% | 13.9% | -16.6% | 0.24% | ₹1,488 Cr | |
| -9.2% | +5.8% | +5.9% | 13.9% | -16.5% | 0.22% | ₹392 Cr | |
| -9.2% | +5.7% | +5.9% | 13.9% | -16.6% | 0.24% | ₹13,928 Cr | |
| -9.2% | +5.7% | +5.9% | 13.9% | -16.5% | 0.27% | ₹1,707 Cr | |
| -9.1% | +5.8% | +5.9% | 13.9% | -16.4% | 0.30% | ₹715 Cr | |
| -9.5% | +5.6% | +5.8% | 13.9% | -16.5% | 0.56% | ₹366 Cr | |
| -8.9% | +5.3% | +5.7% | 13.8% | -16.7% | 0.87% | ₹7 Cr | |
| -10.0% | +4.4% | +5.3% | 13.8% | -16.2% | 0.22% | ₹8,496 Cr | |
| -9.9% | +4.4% | +5.3% | 13.8% | -16.2% | 0.22% | ₹1,840 Cr | |
| -10.6% | +4.2% | +5.0% | 13.8% | -16.2% | 0.22% | ₹930 Cr | |
| -10.7% | +4.1% | +4.9% | 13.8% | -16.2% | 0.33% | ₹387 Cr | |
| -10.9% | +3.9% | +4.8% | 13.8% | -16.2% | 0.66% | ₹91 Cr | |
| -6.4% | +7.8% | N/A | 14.7% | N/A | 0.16% | ₹266 Cr | |
| -6.6% | +7.6% | N/A | 14.7% | N/A | 0.36% | ₹474 Cr | |
| -8.2% | +6.1% | N/A | 13.9% | N/A | 0.13% | ₹287 Cr | |
| -8.3% | +6.1% | N/A | 13.9% | N/A | 0.17% | ₹1,031 Cr | |
| -9.9% | +4.4% | N/A | 13.8% | N/A | 0.22% | ₹195 Cr | |
| -9.9% | +4.3% | N/A | 13.8% | N/A | 0.48% | ₹19 Cr | |
| -10.7% | +4.1% | N/A | 13.8% | N/A | 0.24% | ₹302 Cr | |
| -8.3% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.22% | ₹268 Cr | |
| -8.4% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.25% | ₹33 Cr | |
| -8.6% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.45% | ₹27 Cr | |
| -9.2% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.25% | ₹71 Cr | |
| -9.2% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.51% | ₹54 Cr | |
| -9.5% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.31% | ₹39 Cr | |
| -9.7% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.24% | ₹54 Cr | |
| -10.0% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.32% | ₹24 Cr | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.88% | ₹15 Cr | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.85% | ₹21 Cr | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.29% | ₹71 Cr |
Ordered by 5-year annualised return, highest first; funds younger than 5 years follow by 3-year, then 1-year return.Returns over 3 years and longer are compounded annual returns. Volatility is the annualised standard deviation of monthly returns. Worst fall is the largest drop from a peak in the last 5 years. N/A means the fund is too young for that period.
What a large cap index fund is
Large cap index funds track an index of large companies, such as the NIFTY 50, instead of picking stocks. They keep at least 95% in the stocks of their index.
Source: SEBI categorisation of mutual fund schemes, 6 October 2017, as amended.
Investing from the UAE
NRIs living in the UAE can generally invest once KYC is complete, paying from an NRE or NRO bank account. Some fund houses do not accept residents of the United States or Canada, or accept them only offline. The UAE does not levy personal income tax, and the India UAE tax treaty may affect how gains are treated, so confirm your own position with a tax adviser.
Questions
How are these large cap index funds ordered?
By 5-year annualised return, highest first. Funds younger than 5 years follow, ordered by 3-year return and then 1-year return. Every figure is worked out from each fund's own Direct Growth NAV, the same way for every fund. We do not label any fund as the best.
Can NRIs living in the UAE invest in large cap index funds?
Generally yes, once KYC is complete, paying from an NRE or NRO bank account. Some fund houses do not accept investments from residents of the United States or Canada, or accept them only offline, so check the fund house's current policy if that applies to you.
How are gains taxed for NRIs?
For equity funds, India taxes gains on units held for 12 months or less at 20%, and gains on units held longer at 12.5% on the amount above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, plus cess and any surcharge. For NRIs the fund house deducts this tax when you redeem. The outcome depends on your tax residence and facts, so confirm your position with a tax adviser.
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