Published: 2:02 PM, Oct 17, 2025
|Updated: 2:04 PM, Oct 17, 2025
Investing in mutual funds is a relatively easy process, but selecting the right funds can be challenging. As there are several types of funds in which investors can invest but there should be some knowledge about them before you invest. Investors should set an investment goal. They can also take the help of a financial advisor. In this article, we will understand midcap mutual funds.
Midcap mutual funds are funds that invest in the stocks of mid-sized companies. According to the market watchdog Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), midcap companies are ranked between 101 and 250 in the list of companies according to market capitalisation. The market capitalisation of these companies is between Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore.
Now, let's take a look at the top seven midcap mutual funds that have given the highest returns in the last five years. Also, look at the calculations of a Rs 15 lakh lump sum investment in these funds and know which one has given the best returns.
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In five years, Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund has given a 35.1 per cent annualised return. Its assets under management (AUM) are Rs 34,749 crore, while its net asset value (NAV) is Rs 120.6 as of October 16. With a lump sum investment of Rs 15,00,000, the fund has jumped to Rs 67,50,999 in five years, calculations show.

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Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund has delivered a 31.2 per cent annualised return over the past five years. Its assets under management (AUM) are Rs 11,731 crore, while its net asset value (NAV) is Rs 120.4 as of October 16. With a lump sum investment of Rs 15,00,000, the fund has jumped to Rs 58,31,234 in five years, calculations show.

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In five years, Nippon India Growth Mid Cap Fund has given a 30.71 per cent annualised return. Its assets under management (AUM) are Rs 39,329 crore, while its net asset value (NAV) is Rs 4,654.4 as of October 16. With a lump sum investment of Rs 15,00,000, the fund has jumped to Rs 57,23,153 in five years, calculations show.

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HDFC Mid Cap Fund has delivered a 30.70 per cent annualised return over the past five years. Its assets under management (AUM) are Rs 84,855 crore, while its net asset value (NAV) is Rs 218.6 as of October 16. With a lump sum investment of Rs 15,00,000, the fund has jumped to Rs 57,20,964 in five years, calculations show.

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In five years, Invesco India Mid Cap Fund has given a 30.3 per cent annualised return. Its assets under management (AUM) are Rs 8,518 crore, while its net asset value (NAV) is Rs 224.9 as of October 16. With a lump sum investment of Rs 15,00,000, the fund has jumped to Rs 56,33,955 in five years, calculations show.

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Quant Mid Cap Fund has delivered a 29.8 per cent annualised return over the past five years. Its assets under management (AUM) are Rs 8,262 crore, while its net asset value (NAV) is Rs 239.7 as of October 16. With a lump sum investment of Rs 15,00,000, the fund has jumped to Rs 55,26,686 in five years, calculations show.

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In five years, the Mahindra Manulife Mid Cap Fund has given a 29.5 per cent annualised return. Its assets under management (AUM) are Rs 3,994 crore, while its net asset value (NAV) is Rs 37.7 as of October 16. With a lump sum investment of Rs 15,00,000, the fund has jumped to Rs 54,63,112 in five years, calculations show.
Investing in mutual funds is subject to market risks. Consult your advisor before making any investment.