Top 3 Five-Star Rated Funds: High rated funds are those that have consistently delivered strong returns over several years, building trust among investors. Amid the market fluctuation, these funds went on with a strong return.
After hitting its peak in December 2025, the stock market saw a sharp decline, with the Sensex falling from the 86,159 level and slipping below 72,000 last month. The market decline has caused the average NAV of equity mutual funds to fall by approximately 14 per cent. Although investors continue to invest heavily in mutual funds, SIP returns in many equity schemes are currently weak or even negative.
However, some of the mutual funds have delivered stable and superior returns even in varying market conditions. For example, while some funds benefited from the surge in infrastructure and mid cap sectors, flexi cap funds managed risk through a well-diversified portfolio. As a result, an investment of Rs 1 lakh in these funds has grown to around Rs 2–Rs 3.5 lakh over five years. Let’s take a closer look at three such funds.
ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund has delivered an average annual return of 27.92 per cent over the past five years. Therefore, if you had invested Rs 1 lakh in this fund five years ago, it would have become Rs 3.43 lakh today. A monthly SIP of just Rs 5,000 would have resulted in a corpus of approximately Rs 5.25 lakh in five years. The fund’s NAV is Rs 218.46 (As of 20-April- 2026).
HDFC Mid Cap Fund has delivered an average annual return of 22.92 per cent over the past five years. So, if you had invested Rs 1 lakh in this fund five years ago, it would have become Rs 2.81 lakh today. A monthly SIP of just Rs 5,000 would have resulted in a corpus of approximately Rs 4.92 lakh in five years. The fund’s NAV is Rs 220.06 (As of 20-April- 2026).
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund has delivered an average annual return of 17.34 per cent over the past five years. Therefore, if you had invested Rs 1 lakh in this fund five years ago, it would have become Rs 2.22 lakh today. A monthly SIP of just Rs 5,000 would have resulted in a corpus of approximately Rs 4.3 lakh (approximately Rs 2 lakh) in five years. The fund’s NAV is Rs 91.98 (As of 20-April- 2026).
(Disclaimer: The above article is meant for informational purposes only, and should not be considered as any investment advice. ET NOW DIGITAL suggests its readers/audience to consult their financial advisors before making any money related decisions.)
