The 5 years past performance can give you an insight as to how the funds have performed across different market cycles. Compare the list of highest return mutual funds in the last 5 years and consider seeking advice from Scripbox financial advisors before investing.
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Below are the highest return mutual funds in last 5 years in india:
Kotak Nasdaq 100 FOF Direct (G) is a International Equity fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 15.2% and a 3 Years return of 27.4%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.3% and an AUM of ₹3344 crores as of 2025-07-14. It was Launched on 2021-02-02. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates 100.10% to equities and -0.10% to other assets.
BHARAT Bond FOF - April 2031 Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 10.5% and a 3 Years return of 8.9%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.1% and an AUM of ₹4819 crores as of 2025-07-14. It was Launched on 2020-07-23. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates 095.73% to debt and 4.27% to other assets.
HDFC Floating Rate Debt Fund Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 9.2%, a 3 Years return of 8.4% and a 5 Years return of 6.9%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.3% and an AUM of ₹15322 crores as of 2025-07-14. It was Launched on 2013-01-01. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates 096.34% to debt and 3.66% to other assets.
HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund Direct (G) is a Precious Metals fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 31.8%, a 3 Years return of 23.0% and a 5 Years return of 13.5%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.2% and an AUM of ₹4272 crores as of 2025-07-14. It was Launched on 2013-01-01. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates 01.63% to other assets.
Nippon India Arbitrage Fund Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 7.5%, a 3 Years return of 7.6% and a 5 Years return of 6.3%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.4% and an AUM of ₹14948 crores as of 2025-07-14.The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates -0.33% to equities, 26.24% to debt and 74.09% to other assets.
Kotak Nifty SDL Apr 2027 Top 12 Equal Weight Index Fund Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 8.9% and a 3 Years return of 8.0%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.2% and an AUM of ₹7671 crores as of 2025-07-14. It was Launched on 2022-02-11. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates 097.70% to debt and 2.30% to other assets.
BHARAT Bond ETF FOF - April 2032 Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 10.6% and a 3 Years return of 9.0%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.1% and an AUM of ₹4538 crores as of 2025-07-14. It was Launched on 2021-12-15. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates 096.83% to debt and 3.17% to other assets.
HDFC Overnight Fund Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 6.3%, a 3 Years return of 6.4% and a 5 Years return of 5.1%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.1% and an AUM of ₹9709 crores as of 2025-07-14. It was Launched on 2013-01-01. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates 07.69% to debt and 92.31% to other assets.
ICICI Prudential Liquid Fund Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 7.2%, a 3 Years return of 7.0% and a 5 Years return of 5.6%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.2% and an AUM of ₹49517 crores as of 2025-07-14.The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹1000. The fund allocates 0118.62% to debt and -18.62% to other assets.
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund Direct (G) is a Equity fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 9.6%, a 3 Years return of 23.5% and a 5 Years return of 25.5%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.6% and an AUM of ₹110392 crores as of 2025-07-14. It was Launched on 2013-05-24. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates 77.24% to equities, 21.44% to debt and 1.32% to other assets.
