Most large-cap schemes give better returns than sensex

Large-cap stocks remained under pressure, while mid-cap and small-cap ones joined the crack in the later part of the year

MFs pump record money into stocks
Chandan Kishore Kant Mumbai
Last Updated : Apr 07 2016 | 11:28 PM IST
FY16 was tough for Indian stock markets. After hitting historical highs in the beginning of calender year 2015, the benchmark indices lost 9.4 per cent in 2015-16. Large-cap stocks remained under pressure, while mid-cap and small-cap ones joined the crack in the later part of the year.

Amid this, India's top 10 largest equity mutual fund schemes, which collectively managed about Rs 90,000 crore of assets as on February 29, had a mixed performance. These schemes, barring three, managed to beat the return from key stock indices. Franklin India Prima Plus and HDFC Mid Cap Opportunities were among the top performers.

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First Published: Apr 07 2016 | 10:37 PM IST

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