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Best Mutual Funds This Week — 21 Sep 2026 | Top Performers
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Top rated mutual funds for the week of 21 Sep 2026 — Large Cap, Mid Cap, Flexi Cap, ELSS and Index funds ranked by star rating and 3-year CAGR. All Direct Growth plans.
Here are the top performing mutual funds this week (21 Sep 2026), ranked by star rating and 3-year CAGR. All funds listed are Direct Growth plans — the best option for long-term investors as they have lower expense ratios than Regular plans.
Best Mid Cap Funds — 21 Sep 2026
| Fund | 3Y CAGR | 1Y Return | Rating | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirae Asset Midcap Fund Direct IDCW | +6.6% | +2.1% | ★★ | ₹20 Cr |
Best ELSS Funds — 21 Sep 2026
| Fund | 3Y CAGR | 1Y Return | Rating | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motilal Oswal ELSS Tax Saver Fund Dir... | +22.3% | +14.0% | ★★★★★ | ₹5,134 Cr |
| SBI ELSS Tax Saver FUND - REGULAR PLA... | +13.4% | +-2.6% | ★★★★★ | ₹31,735 Cr |
| WhiteOak Capital ELSS Tax Saver Fund ... | +18.5% | +6.6% | ★★★★★ | ₹494 Cr |
Best Index Fund Funds — 21 Sep 2026
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| Fund | 3Y CAGR | 1Y Return | Rating | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Nifty G-Sec Sep 2032 Index Fund ... | +7.8% | +6.4% | — | |
| Edelweiss NIFTY PSU Bond Plus SDL Apr... | +6.9% | +6.1% | ★ | — |
| HDFC Nifty G-Sec Jun 2027 Index Fund ... | +7.2% | +5.7% | — |
Direct vs Regular Plan — What's the Difference?
Always choose Direct Plan over Regular Plan when investing in mutual funds. Direct plans have 0.5–1.5% lower expense ratios, which compounds significantly over time.
| Feature | Direct Plan | Regular Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | Lower (0.1–0.5%) | Higher (1–2.5%) |
| Returns (long-term) | Higher by 1–2%/year | Lower |
| Advisor Commission | None | Paid to distributor |
| Where to buy | AMC website, any stockbroker app | Banks, distributors |
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