For investors looking to invest in the Indian stock market, identifying India’s best businesses, understanding when to invest, how much to allocate, and which combination builds a resilient portfolio is a challenging task. For most investors, it requires adequate time and market understanding, which often leads them to either not invest or invest without conducting in-depth research.
However, nowadays investors have an alternative to individual stock investments: professionally managed equity funds that offer exposure to India’s most established companies without selecting a single stock. In this blog, we will explore some large-cap mutual funds that offer investors exposure to India’s most established companies.
Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund
Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund is one of the flagship offerings from Mirae Asset Mutual Funds, i.e., a SEBI-registered AMC known for its research-driven investment approach. The fund primarily holds stocks of Nifty 100 companies, and it focuses on companies that have sustainable competitive advantages and yield steady earnings growth. Its AUM is approximately ₹37,692.40 crores as of June 2026, and it is benchmarked against the Nifty 100 Total Return Index.
It has provided absolute returns of 63.18% in the last 5 years and has provided a 5 year CAGR of 10.29% (direct plan) till June 2026. This fund is one of the preferred mutual funds for investors looking for disciplined exposure to large-cap stocks.
SBI Large Cap Fund
As of June 2026, the SBI Large Cap Fund is one of the largest actively managed bluechip funds in India with an AUM of approximately ₹53,527.40 crores. The fund has a diversified equity portfolio with a minimum of 80% of its assets invested in the top 100 companies by market capitalisation.
It has posted a CAGR of around 12.00% in the past 5 years with an absolute return of 76.23% as of June 2026. It is managed by Saurabh Pant, Sohini Andani and Pradeep Kesavan. It is benchmarked against S&P BSE 100 TRI. The minimum SIP investment is ₹500, and for a lumpsum investment, it is ₹5,000.
Nippon India Large Cap Fund
Nippon India Large Cap Fund is one of the top large cap funds in India that invests at least 80% of its portfolio in large cap stocks with a focus on capital appreciation. As of June 2026, the fund holds approximately ₹51,660.30 crores in assets under management and has a diversified portfolio of leading companies in India.
It has given a 5-year CAGR of 16.09% (direct plan) and is managed by Sailesh Raj Bhan, Kinjal Desai, Bhavik Dave, and Amber Singhania. It has delivered an absolute return of 110.83% in the last 5 years. The SIP and lump-sum investment amount is as low as ₹100, which is one of the lowest in the large cap category.
Invesco India Largecap Fund
Invesco India Largecap Fund invests in the top 100 companies by market capitalisation and is benchmarked against Nifty 100 TRI. The fund holds assets of around ₹1,748.94 crores as of June 2026 and has historically achieved absolute returns of around 94.26% over 5 years.
Hiten Jain is the fund manager, and the fund has given a CAGR of 14.20% over the past 5 years. It is a popular investment option for investors who want to gain a steady exposure to the largest companies in India without taking a higher risk.
Conclusion
Large-cap mutual funds provide investors with a highly regulated, professionally managed investment vehicle for acquiring ownership in India’s top corporate entities. By allocating capital to established schemes like the Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund, investors can gain diversification in their portfolio.
Thus, the large-cap mutual funds provide investors with a professionally managed exposure to the blue-chip companies of India, where each large-cap mutual fund differs from another. Therefore, investors should thoroughly consider whether the fund is suitable for their investment goals and time horizon before investing.
