Top performing equity mutual funds of the year, highlighting their role in strong business growth, good governance, and long-term wealth creation, with an upward trend in investment categories. Equity mutual funds continue to be one of the most popular vehicles for long-term wealth creation in India. However, 2026 has highlighted an important lesson for investors: the fund that delivers the highest return over a particular period is not necessarily the best fund for every por

The Indian equity market has continued its long-term growth trajectory in 2026 despite periodic volatility driven by global interest rates, geopolitical developments, and sector rotations. Investors who maintained disciplined investments through SIPs and selected fundamentally strong mutual funds have been rewarded with healthy returns.