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Index Mutual Funds

Index funds are financial vehicles that mimic the behaviour of a selected market index, such as S&P BSE-100 or Nifty 50. In concept, they are similar to Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) or Mutual Funds and are managed by a funds manager. Your portfolio would consist of stocks in the same proportion as the index the fund is attempting to mimic. View More

The underlying objective is to achieve proportionate performance from the fund as the selected market index is delivering in the market. You could say an Index Fund “tracks” the performance of the market index built on. Hence, they are also called “Index Tracking Funds.

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logo Motilal Oswal Nifty Midcap 150 Index Fund-Dir Growth

2.18%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 1,801

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logo Aditya Birla SL Nifty Midcap 150 IF - Dir Growth

1.92%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 283

Invest
logo Nippon India Nifty Midcap 150 Index Fund-Dir Growth

1.93%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 1,417

Invest
logo Navi Nifty Midcap 150 Index Fund - Direct Growth

2.01%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 206

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logo ICICI Pru Nifty Midcap 150 Index Fund - Direct Growth

1.90%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 562

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logo ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund - Direct Growth

14.34%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 1,771

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logo Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund-DirGrowth

-0.09%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 702

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logo ICICI Pru Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Dir Growth

-0.26%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 383

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logo Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund-Dir Growth

-0.21%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 1,709

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logo Edelweiss MSCI I D & W H 45 Index Fund-DirGrowth

9.66%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 152

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Who Should Invest in Index Funds?

Index mutual funds mimic market indices and aim to emulate the same performance as the index; the returns one can generate from index mutual funds thus are fraught with incumbent risks. If your investment objective matches any (or all) of the following points, then index mutual funds are for you. View More

You Don’t Intend to Buy/Sell Frequently.
Index mutual funds are a passively managed entity that does not involve much buying and selling, as they track a particular market index. If you seek to build a portfolio with fewer trade instances, then opting for index mutual funds would be the right choice.

You Want Better Portfolio Exposure
Index mutual funds invest your corpus in the stocks listed on an index for emulating it – the index could have 50 stocks or 500 stocks). This gives an opportunity of diversifying your investment portfolio by selecting a market index that features the industry stock you wish to include in your portfolio.

You Seek a Low-Cost Investment Option
Index mutual funds are also called “Low-Cost Funds” because your fund manager doesn’t actively have to decide your money. Less buying and selling is involved, and the portfolio composition also doesn’t change much over the investment period. This makes index mutual funds trade at lower costs than actively managed funds.

You Have Low Appetite for Risk
Index funds are typically low-risk funds because of the diversity of investment constituted in them. If you wish to invest in equities but with lesser risk, invest in index mutual funds.

Popular Index Mutual Funds

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ ₹ 500
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 1,801
  • 3Y Return
  • 19.76%

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ ₹ 100
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 283
  • 3Y Return
  • 19.71%

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ ₹ 100
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 1,417
  • 3Y Return
  • 19.53%

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ ₹ 100
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 206
  • 3Y Return
  • 19.41%

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ ₹ 100
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 562
  • 3Y Return
  • 19.40%

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ ₹ 100
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 1,771
  • 3Y Return
  • 18.60%

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ ₹ 500
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 702
  • 3Y Return
  • 16.04%

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ ₹ 100
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 383
  • 3Y Return
  • 16.03%

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ ₹ 100
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 1,709
  • 3Y Return
  • 15.88%

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ ₹ 100
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 152
  • 3Y Return
  • 15.83%

FAQs

Index mutual funds are taxed at 15% for short-term gains (held for 12 months or less) and 10% for long-term gains above ₹1 lakh following the tax rules for equity investments.

These funds typically carry moderate risk due to their broad market exposure. Risk levels can vary based on the specific index (e.g., large-cap is less risky than small-cap) and market conditions.

They’re generally ideal for investors who prefer diversification, lower risk, and a passive investment strategy, aiming for consistent returns without actively managing their portfolio.

Most index mutual funds do not have a lock-in period, so investors can redeem their units at any time without facing any restrictions.

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