Only 8 equity funds beat 10% since Diwali 2025
In short
Only 8 of 292 equity mutual funds made more than 10% on lump-sum investments since Diwali 2025. TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund was the top performer at 18.73%, while 214 schemes were negative and 8 lost more than 10%.
This matters for investors because most funds did poorly in the period. The report does not say which funds may recover or whether the losses are still widening.
What the reporting says
Only eight of 292 equity mutual funds delivered returns above 10% on lump-sum investments since Diwali 2025. TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund led with an 18.73% gain, while 214 schemes posted negative returns and eight lost more than 10%. The report shows a narrow group of winners in a weak period, but it does not say which investors were most affected or whether the trend has changed since then.
Why it matters
Only eight of 292 equity mutual funds delivered more than 10% returns on lump-sum investments since Diwali 2025, with TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund at 18.73%. The report also says 214 schemes posted negative returns and eight lost over 10%. The immediate takeaway is broad underperformance across equity funds, but the reporting does not explain the market drivers behind the losses or identify a recovery outlook.