Nifty 50 Index Funds Compared
Every Nifty 50 Index mutual fund's 1, 3 and 5-year return, SIP return and record against the Nifty 50, ranked by a stated measure, from AMFI NAVs.
As of 30 Sep 2026, there are 16 Nifty 50 Index funds with at least 3 years of NAVs. Over 5 years their direct plans returned a median 6.1% a year. The highest 5-year return was Bandhan Nifty 50 Index Fund at 6.2% a year.
All Nifty 50 Index funds, ranked by 5-year return
| # | Fund | 1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | 5y regular | 5y SIP XIRR | Expense ratio (direct) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bandhan Nifty 50 Index Fund | -7.2% | 5.8% | 6.2% | 11.3% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 0.14% |
| 2 | Motilal Oswal Nifty 50 Index Fund | -7.2% | 5.9% | 6.2% | — | 5.7% | 4.5% | 0.19% |
| 3 | Navi Nifty 50 Index Fund | -7.2% | 5.9% | 6.2% | — | 6.0% | 4.5% | 0.10% |
| 4 | Nippon India Index Fund - Nifty 50 Plan | -7.2% | 5.9% | 6.2% | 11.1% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 0.13% |
| 5 | DSP Nifty 50 Index Fund | -7.2% | 5.9% | 6.1% | — | 5.9% | 4.5% | 0.22% |
| 6 | UTI Nifty 50 Index Fund | -7.3% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 11.2% | 6.0% | 4.4% | 0.25% |
| 7 | HDFC Nifty 50 Index Fund | -7.3% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 11.1% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 0.29% |
| 8 | Kotak Nifty 50 Index Fund | -7.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | — | 5.8% | 4.4% | 0.12% |
| 9 | Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty 50 Index Fund | -7.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 10.8% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 0.23% |
| 10 | Franklin India NSE Nifty 50 Index Fund | -7.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 10.8% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 0.30% |
| 11 | LIC MF Nifty 50 Index Fund | -7.6% | 5.6% | 6.0% | 10.8% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 0.56% |
| 12 | Taurus Nifty 50 Index Fund | -7.8% | 5.1% | 5.5% | 10.9% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 0.86% |
| — | 360 ONE ELSS Tax Saver Nifty 50 Index Fund | -7.2% | 5.8% | — | — | — | — | 0.37% |
| — | Axis Nifty 50 Index Fund | -7.2% | 5.9% | — | — | — | — | 0.16% |
| — | Edelweiss Nifty 50 Index Fund | -7.1% | 5.8% | — | — | — | — | 0.14% |
| — | HSBC Nifty 50 Index Fund | -7.2% | 5.8% | — | — | — | — | 0.22% |
Direct plans, Growth option, to 30 Sep 2026. Funds that closed or merged are not in AMFI's current list, so the category looks a little better than investors actually did (survivorship). Returns are yearly (CAGR) from AMFI month-end NAVs of the Growth option. An index's return is measured through a low-cost index fund's direct plan, so it is a little below the index itself. Past returns do not tell you what a fund will do next, and this is not a recommendation to buy or sell any fund. Other categories: all mutual fund categories.
Key takeaways
Frequently asked questions
Which Nifty 50 Index fund has given the highest returns?
Over the 5 years to 30 Sep 2026, Bandhan Nifty 50 Index Fund (direct plan) at 6.2% a year. Past returns do not predict future ones.
What is the average return of Nifty 50 Index funds?
The median direct plan returned 6.1% a year over 5 years to 30 Sep 2026.