Data screen · ranked by 3-year return · as of 10 October 2026
Best Sectoral/ Thematic Mutual Funds in India (October 2026)
The 10 Sectoral/ Thematic funds with the highest 3-year annualised return in our dataset. This is a screen using one disclosed rule, not a recommendation — read the method and risks below before drawing any conclusion.
| # | Fund | 3Y (p.a.) | 1Y | 5Y (p.a.) | Expense ratio | AUM | Riskometer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Asian Equity Fund Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund |
+23.56% | +29.02% | +8.44% | — | — | — |
| 2 | LIC MF Infrastructure Fund LIC Mutual Fund |
+21.69% | +6.18% | +20.38% | — | — | — |
| 3 | LIC MF Healthcare Fund LIC Mutual Fund |
+20.80% | +10.49% | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | quant BFSI Fund quant Mutual Fund |
+19.83% | +10.37% | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | quant ESG Integration Strategy Fund quant Mutual Fund |
+16.95% | +18.37% | +16.97% | — | — | — |
| 6 | Kotak Business Cycle Fund Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund |
+15.41% | +3.90% | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | Franklin Build India Fund Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund |
+14.03% | -4.77% | +16.38% | — | — | — |
| 8 | ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund |
+13.91% | +2.26% | +13.25% | — | — | — |
| 9 | ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund |
+13.64% | -6.44% | +13.59% | — | — | — |
| 10 | Baroda BNP Paribas Banking and Financial Services Fund Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund |
+13.21% | +0.20% | +10.61% | — | — | — |
How this list is made
- Universe: Direct Growth plans classified by AMFI as Sectoral/ Thematic, from the 22 funds in this category that have at least 3 years of NAV history in Market Dekho's dataset. The dataset is a curated set of major fund houses, not every fund in India.
- Rule: sorted by 3-year annualised return (CAGR) from daily NAV history; top 10 shown. Returns for periods under 1 year are absolute; 1 year and longer are as stated in the column heads.
- Data date: NAV data as of 10 October 2026. Expense ratio, AUM and riskometer come from AMFI filings and may lag. Missing values show a dash.
- What it ignores: risk-adjusted performance, consistency across market cycles, fund-manager changes, taxes, exit load and your own goal.
Read the risk before the return
A high 3-year return can reflect a strong market phase or a concentrated, higher-risk portfolio. Check each fund's riskometer, look at its full history on its own page, and compare costs via the expense ratio. Funds in the same category can behave very differently in a falling market.
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Frequently asked questions
How are these Sectoral/ Thematic funds ranked?
Funds are ranked by 3-year annualised return, using each fund's Direct Growth NAV history, among 22 comparable Sectoral/ Thematic funds in Market Dekho's dataset. It is a single, mechanical rule and does not measure quality, risk or suitability.
Is the top-ranked Sectoral/ Thematic fund the right one for me?
Not necessarily. A ranking by past return does not say whether a fund suits your goal, time horizon or risk tolerance, and past performance does not guarantee future returns. Market Dekho is not a SEBI-registered investment adviser; consider your own situation or speak to a SEBI-registered adviser.
Does this list cover every Sectoral/ Thematic fund?
No. It covers funds from a curated set of major fund houses in Market Dekho's dataset, so funds outside the dataset are not ranked here.
Key terms: NAV · Expense ratio · Direct plan and regular plan · Riskometer · CAGR · SIP
How this data works · Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Market Dekho is not a SEBI-registered investment adviser. Found an error? marketdekho01@gmail.com