
Lump sum investing in mutual funds can help investors capture long-term wealth creation, especially during strong economic cycles. In 2026, sectoral and thematic funds linked to infrastructure, manufacturing, and public sector enterprises have shown strong performance trends, driven by India’s capex-led growth story.
However, these funds also carry higher risk due to their concentrated exposure. This article highlights some of the best mutual funds for lump sum investment in June 2026 based on AUM and 5-year CAGR performance.
| Fund Name | AUM (₹ Cr) | 5Y CAGR (%) |
| LIC MF Infra Fund | 1,099.20 | 24.12 |
| Aditya Birla SL PSU Equity Fund | 5,956.28 | 23.86 |
| DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund | 6,019.07 | 23.82 |
| SBI PSU Fund | 6,669.45 | 23.71 |
| ICICI Pru Infrastructure Fund | 8,351.34 | 23.45 |
| Nippon India Power & Infra Fund | 7,898.00 | 23.05 |
| Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund | 992.62 | 22.83 |
| Invesco India PSU Equity Fund | 1,472.55 | 22.57 |
| Bank of India Manufacturing & Infra Fund | 789.05 | 21.76 |
| Invesco India Infrastructure Fund | 1,497.25 | 21.32 |
| Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund | 36,458.21 | 21.28 |
| HDFC Infrastructure Fund | 2,392.73 | 21.26 |
It is a balanced infrastructure fund that blends large industrial infrastructure companies with selective exposure to autos and telecom, managing risk through diversification within the sector while targeting cyclical growth, with a 3Y CAGR of 27.69% and an expense ratio of 0.83%.
It is an aggressive industrial and manufacturing-focused thematic fund with strong exposure to mid and small-cap capital goods, engineering, and utilities, targeting India’s industrial growth story with higher volatility, delivering a 3Y CAGR of 25.68% and an expense ratio of 0.71%.
It is a large-cap heavy infrastructure fund focused on stable, liquid companies in utilities, logistics, and construction materials, aiming for steady long-term structural growth with lower volatility, with a 3Y CAGR of 21.72% and an expense ratio of 0.98%.
It is a high-volatility fund focused on the full power and energy value chain including generation, renewables, and heavy industrial equipment, moving strongly with economic cycles, delivering a 3Y CAGR of 24.06% and an expense ratio of 0.96%.
It is a relatively conservative infrastructure fund focused on financially strong companies in construction materials, engineering, and energy, avoiding excessive cyclical risk, with a 3Y CAGR of 23.39% and an expense ratio of 0.85%.
It is a quality-focused infrastructure fund that selects companies with low debt and high capital efficiency across engineering and industrial sectors, emphasizing operational strength over pure cyclicality, with a 3Y CAGR of 23.16% and an expense ratio of 0.75%.
It is a deep-value cyclical fund investing in underperforming infrastructure and industrial companies with turnaround potential, aiming for long-term value creation rather than short-term momentum, with a 3Y CAGR of 21.27% and an expense ratio of 1.10%.
Lump sum investments in sectoral and thematic mutual funds can deliver strong returns, as seen in infrastructure and PSU-focused schemes in 2026. However, these funds are inherently cyclical and volatile, making timing and risk tolerance crucial factors. While funds like LIC MF Infra Fund and DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund have delivered strong recent performance, investors should balance them within a diversified portfolio rather than relying solely on thematic exposure.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.
Mutual Fund investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing.
Published on: Jun 12, 2026, 4:05 PM IST

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