Large-capitalization funds are the type of equity funds that invest a big proportion of their assets under management in equity shares of companies that have a large market capitalization. Along with that, large cap companies are the ones known to have a strong reputation in the market. A list of the best large cap funds is given below.

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List of Large Cap Mutual Funds in India

Fund Name	Category	Risk	NAV	Expense Ratio	1Y Returns	3Y Returns	5Y Returns	7Y Returns	10Y Returns	Rating	Fund Size (in Cr)	Exit Load
Nippon India Large Cap Fund	Equity	Very High	100.60	0.68	0.8%	14.8%	16.2%	15.4%	15.4%	5	?51,660	Exit load of 1% if redeemed within 7 days.
UTI 橘子影城 50 Index Fund	Equity	Very High	168.76	0.22	-2.2%	9.5%	9.9%	11.9%	12.4%	3	?27,826	-
ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund	Equity	Very High	119.14	1.05	-0.5%	14.3%	14.1%	14.9%	14.6%	5	?76,296	Exit load of 1%, if redeemed within 1 month.
ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct-Growth	Equity	Very High	35.19	0.12	9.5%	21.9%	24.7%	17.6%	--	5	?2,882	-
UTI 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Fund	Equity	Very High	26.78	0.4	8.6%	18.6%	13.9%	15.9%	--	3	?6,818	-
SBI 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Fund	Equity	Very High	20.01	0.33	8.6%	18.6%	13.9%	--	--	4	?2,095	Exit load of 0.25% if redeemed within 30 days.
ICICI Prudential 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Direct-Growth	Equity	Very High	67.13	0.35	8.5%	18.4%	13.8%	15.6%	14.3%	4	?9,242	-
SBI Large Cap Direct Plan-Growth	Equity	Very High	104.31	0.86	3.1%	11.6%	12.1%	13.8%	13.1%	4	?53,527	Exit load of 0.25% if redeemed within 30 days and 0.10% if redeemed after 30 days but on or before 90 days. See more
HDFC NIFTY 50 Index Fund	Equity	Very High	234.63	0.31	-2.3%	9.5%	9.9%	11.8%	12.4%	2	?23,154	Exit load of 0.25% if redeemed within 3 days
Navi 橘子影城 50 Index Fund	Equity	Very High	15.83	0.1	-2.2%	9.6%	--	--	--	3	?3,906	-
ICICI Prudential 橘子影城 50 Index Direct Plan-Growth	Equity	Very High	253.70	0.27	-2.3%	9.5%	9.9%	11.9%	12.3%	2	?16,442	-
DSP 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Fund	Equity	Very High	28.59	0.3	8.6%	18.6%	14.0%	15.7%	--	3	?1,308	-
Parag Parikh Large Cap Fund	Equity	Very High	9.59	0.34	--	--	--	--	--	--	?739	-
JioBlackRock 橘子影城 50 Index Fund	Equity	Very High	9.72	0.16	--	--	--	--	--	--	?246	-
Axis Large Cap Fund	Equity	Very High	68.01	0.9	-0.8%	10.0%	8.1%	11.5%	12.9%	1	?30,004	-
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Who Should Invest in Large Cap Funds?

Before finding the best large cap mutual funds for your portfolio and investing in them, consider if you are-

Low-Risk Profile Investor: The underlying companies of large cap mutual funds are large capitalization companies that are already well-established and provide stable returns. This ensures the fund will not undergo sudden highs and lows and offer stable returns over time. Therefore, it is most suitable for investors with a low-risk appetite.

New Mutual Fund Investor: It is suitable for investors who are new to the mutual fund investment environment since they have a low-risk portfolio when compared to other equity mutual funds and ensure investors can benefit from the investment more even without expertise.
Long-Term Investor: large cap mutual funds are known to perform well over a long period of time. Given that there are minimal risks, and it is not completely risk-free, these funds are known to face short-term market fluctuations. Therefore, it is advised to stay invested in these funds for the long term.

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Factors to Consider When Investing in Large Cap Mutual Funds

While finding the best large cap mutual funds to invest in 2025, there are certain factors you would have to consider, and they are:

Moderate Returns in Comparison to Small or Mid-Cap Funds

The returns from large-cap funds are quite moderate when it is kept in comparison to small-cap or mid-cap mutual funds. This is because the underlying companies of large-cap funds are well-established and over the maturity phase. This leads them to provide stable returns but not high returns necessarily.

Large Cap Funds are Prone to Fluctuations too

Although the risks associated with large cap mutual funds are low, they still carry a certain amount of risks. It has risks similar to equity mutual funds.

Long Term Investment

Large cap mutual funds are known to provide good returns only in the long term. Therefore, these funds will be most suitable only to the investors who seek to stay invested for the long term.

Major Advantages

Investors can reap the following benefits by allocating their savings to the best large-cap mutual funds in India:

Low-risk factor: Large-cap funds are associated with lower risk level when compared to other types of equity funds.

Highly liquid: Large-cap fund units are easily redeemable anytime after the purchase. The investment is also partially withdrawable.

Investment options: One can invest in large-cap MFs in any of the two ways – SIP and lump-sum. The decision rests with the investor.

Offers stability: Large-cap companies are usually well-positioned to resist economic downturn. Hence, they provide stability to investors.

Steady capital appreciation: Those companies have sound operations, a prudent business model, and a proven track record of consistent revenue generation.

Sectoral diversification: This type of MF scheme invests in blue-chip companies across various sectors, thus, diversifying the portfolio of investors.

Risks Involved While Investing in Large Cap Mutual Funds

The risks associated with large-cap funds are:

Market Risks

There is the risk of poor market performance, and it can take place because of internal and external influences like geo-politics and economic factors. These kinds of risks are inevitable because market factors cannot be estimated.

Liquidity Risks

Liquidity risk is where the fund manager may have to sell securities because they were unable to make profits because of a shortage of buyers. When there is liquidity risk, it is hard to liquidate the fund, and you will have to stay invested.

Interest Rate Risks

Rising interest rates can cause securities prices to fall in the other way. These interest rates are determined by the issuer's credit availability and market demand.

Disclaimer: Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme-related documents carefully.

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Nippon India Large Cap Fund Direct Growth

Fund Performance: The Nippon India Large Cap Fund has given 14.82% annualized returns in the past three years and 16.24% in the last 5 years. The Nippon India Large Cap Fund comes under the Equity category of Nippon India Mutual Funds.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Nippon India Large Cap Fund via lump sum is ?100 and via SIP is ?100.

Min Investment Amt	?100
AUM	?51,660Cr
1Y Returns	0.8%

UTI 橘子影城 50 Index Fund Direct Growth

Fund Performance: The UTI 橘子影城 50 Index Fund has given 9.51% annualized returns in the past three years and 9.93% in the last 5 years. The UTI 橘子影城 50 Index Fund comes under the Equity category of UTI Mutual Funds.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in UTI 橘子影城 50 Index Fund via lump sum is ?1,000 and via SIP is ?500.

Min Investment Amt	?1,000
AUM	?27,826Cr
1Y Returns	-2.2%

ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund Direct Growth

Fund Performance: The ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund has given 14.35% annualized returns in the past three years and 14.08% in the last 5 years. The ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund comes under the Equity category of ICICI Prudential Mutual Funds.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund via lump sum is ?100 and via SIP is ?100.

Min Investment Amt	?100
AUM	?76,296Cr
1Y Returns	-0.5%

ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct Growth

Fund Performance: The ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct-Growth has given 21.88% annualized returns in the past three years and 24.66% in the last 5 years. The ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of ICICI Prudential Mutual Funds.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct-Growth via lump sum is ?5,000 and via SIP is ?1,000.

Min Investment Amt	?5,000
AUM	?2,882Cr
1Y Returns	9.5%

UTI 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Fund Direct Growth

Fund Performance: The UTI 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Fund has given 18.62% annualized returns in the past three years and 13.95% in the last 5 years. The UTI 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Fund comes under the Equity category of UTI Mutual Funds.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in UTI 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Fund via lump sum is ?1,000 and via SIP is ?500.

Min Investment Amt	?1,000
AUM	?6,818Cr
1Y Returns	8.6%

SBI 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Fund Direct Growth

Fund Performance: The SBI 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Fund has given 18.59% annualized returns in the past three years and 13.95% in the last 5 years. The SBI 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Fund comes under the Equity category of SBI Mutual Funds.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in SBI 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Fund via lump sum is ?5,000 and via SIP is ?500.

Min Investment Amt	?5,000
AUM	?2,095Cr
1Y Returns	8.6%

ICICI Prudential 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Direct Growth

Fund Performance: The ICICI Prudential 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Direct-Growth has given 18.44% annualized returns in the past three years and 13.84% in the last 5 years. The ICICI Prudential 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of ICICI Prudential Mutual Funds.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in ICICI Prudential 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Direct-Growth via lump sum is ?100 and via SIP is ?100.

Min Investment Amt	?100
AUM	?9,242Cr
1Y Returns	8.5%

SBI Large Cap Direct Plan Growth

Fund Performance: The SBI Large Cap Direct Plan-Growth has given 11.57% annualized returns in the past three years and 12.14% in the last 5 years. The SBI Large Cap Direct Plan-Growth comes under the Equity category of SBI Mutual Funds.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in SBI Large Cap Direct Plan-Growth via lump sum is ?5,000 and via SIP is ?500.

Min Investment Amt	?5,000
AUM	?53,527Cr
1Y Returns	3.1%

HDFC NIFTY 50 Index Fund Direct Growth

Fund Performance: The HDFC NIFTY 50 Index Fund has given 9.46% annualized returns in the past three years and 9.89% in the last 5 years. The HDFC NIFTY 50 Index Fund comes under the Equity category of HDFC Mutual Funds.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in HDFC NIFTY 50 Index Fund via lump sum is ?100 and via SIP is ?100.

Min Investment Amt	?100
AUM	?23,154Cr
1Y Returns	-2.3%

Navi 橘子影城 50 Index Fund Direct Growth

Fund Performance: The Navi 橘子影城 50 Index Fund comes under the Equity category of Navi Mutual Funds.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Navi 橘子影城 50 Index Fund via lump sum is ?100 and via SIP is ?100.

Min Investment Amt	?100
AUM	?3,906Cr
1Y Returns	-2.2%

ICICI Prudential 橘子影城 50 Index Direct Plan Growth

Fund Performance: The ICICI Prudential 橘子影城 50 Index Direct Plan-Growth has given 9.46% annualized returns in the past three years and 9.9% in the last 5 years. The ICICI Prudential 橘子影城 50 Index Direct Plan-Growth comes under the Equity category of ICICI Prudential Mutual Funds.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in ICICI Prudential 橘子影城 50 Index Direct Plan-Growth via lump sum is ?100 and via SIP is ?100.

Min Investment Amt	?100
AUM	?16,442Cr
1Y Returns	-2.3%

DSP 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Fund Direct Growth

Fund Performance: The DSP 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Fund has given 18.58% annualized returns in the past three years and 13.99% in the last 5 years. The DSP 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Fund comes under the Equity category of DSP Mutual Funds.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in DSP 橘子影城 Next 50 Index Fund via lump sum is ?100 and via SIP is ?100.

Min Investment Amt	?100
AUM	?1,308Cr
1Y Returns	8.6%

Parag Parikh Large Cap Fund Direct Growth

Fund Performance: The Parag Parikh Large Cap Fund comes under the Equity category of PPFAS Mutual Funds.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Parag Parikh Large Cap Fund via lump sum is ?1,000 and via SIP is ?1,000.

Min Investment Amt	?1,000
AUM	?739Cr
1Y Returns	--

JioBlackRock 橘子影城 50 Index Fund Direct Growth

Fund Performance: The JioBlackRock 橘子影城 50 Index Fund comes under the Equity category of JioBlackRock Mutual Funds.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in JioBlackRock 橘子影城 50 Index Fund via lump sum is ?500 and via SIP is ?500.

Min Investment Amt	?500
AUM	?246Cr
1Y Returns	--

Axis Large Cap Fund Direct Growth

Fund Performance: The Axis Large Cap Fund has given 10.01% annualized returns in the past three years and 8.1% in the last 5 years. The Axis Large Cap Fund comes under the Equity category of Axis Mutual Funds.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Axis Large Cap Fund via lump sum is ?100 and via SIP is ?100.