Year Ender 2024: Top Performing Mutual Fund Across, Mid-Cap, PSU and More

The year 2024 proved exceptional for the mutual fund industry, as the total Assets Under Management (AUM) surged to ₹68.08 lakh crore in November, according to AMFI data.
Top Performing Mutual Fund Categories in 2024
| Category | Average Return in % | Max Return in % | Min Return in % | Median Return in % |
| Equity: Sectoral-Pharma and Healthcare | 37.86 | 45.9 | 30.56 | 39.36 |
| Equity: Sectoral-Infrastructure | 34.07 | 52.17 | 23.97 | 34.25 |
| Equity: Mid Cap | 32.19 | 58.05 | 17.13 | 32.22 |
| Equity: Thematic-PSU | 31.63 | 35.83 | 23.97 | 33.36 |
| Equity: Sectoral-Technology | 31.36 | 36.66 | 22.66 | 31.69 |
| Equity: Small Cap | 30.98 | 48.57 | 19.3 | 28.58 |
| Equity: Thematic-Manufacturing | 30.73 | 36.73 | 27.98 | 28.96 |
| Equity: Thematic-Transportation | 28.57 | 33.5 | 23.64 | 30.13 |
| Equity: Contra | 28.1 | 34.42 | 23 | 26.89 |
| Equity: Large and Mid Cap | 27.58 | 46.79 | 19.69 | 28.21 |
| Equity: Multi Cap | 27.47 | 35.21 | 16.48 | 25.69 |
| Equity: Thematic-Others | 26.88 | 47.98 | 10.23 | 25.2 |
| Equity: Value | 25.3 | 32.9 | 17.74 | 24.9 |
Note: Data from January 1, 2024 to December 9, 2024
Max Return: The highest return in the category.
Min Return: The lowest return in the category.
Median Return: The return that falls in the middle of the category.
Recap of 2024 SIP Contribution
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions remained robust, with inflows of ₹25,320 crore in November, nearly matching October’s ₹25,323 crore. For FY25 so far, SIP contributions have totalled an impressive ₹1,84,568 crore, showcasing consistent investor confidence in disciplined investment strategies.
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Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.
Published on: Dec 10, 2024, 4:59 PM IST
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