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Mid and Small-Cap Mutual Funds Show Strong Returns; International Funds Gain Interest

Analysed 4 Sept 2026·13 sources analysed·Anand, Gujarat, India·Business
Mid and Small-Cap Mutual Funds Show Strong Returns; International Funds Gain InterestPreviousNext

Several equity mutual funds, particularly mid-cap and small-cap schemes, have delivered strong returns over the past five to ten years, with some exceeding 100% absolute returns and over 20% annualised SIP returns. Notable performers include Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund, Nippon India Small Cap Fund, and HSBC Midcap Fund. International funds have also outperformed domestic peers recently, prompting discussions on global allocation. Experts advise investors to consider risk profiles, investment horizons, and diversification, emphasizing disciplined, long-term strategies amid market fluctuations.

Sentiment
63%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 13 sources

We measured how 13 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (63/100). Lens Score 36/100.

Outlets measured: economictimes, economictimes, thefinancialexpress, economictimes, economictimes, mint, economictimes, economictimes, and 5 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 13 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 4 Sept 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Positive (63/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

economictimes broke this story on 2 Sept, 10:22 am. Other outlets followed.

2 Sept, 10:22 am13 sources · 42 h4 Sept, 04:23 am
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byMrunal Wange· Business & Economy Editor· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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  1. 1
    economictimes2 Sept, 10:22 am
    5 equity funds deliver over 10 returns in August. Were they added to your portfolio? - Double-digit returns
  2. 2
    mint2 Sept, 06:33 pm
    Mid caps hit a new high in August 2026, while large caps remain below peaks: What investors should know Mint
  3. 3
    economictimes3 Sept, 12:31 am
    Even as stocks slip, multi-asset mutual funds can come up trumps
  4. 4
    economictimes3 Sept, 04:00 am
    Best large cap mutual funds to invest in September 2026
  5. 5
    mint3 Sept, 06:21 am
    16 mutual funds delivered over 20 SIP returns in 10 years; 10,000 monthly investment grew to 38.8 lakh Mint
  6. 6
    economictimes3 Sept, 07:02 am
    International funds outperform domestic peers as subscriptions resume. Should investors increase global allocation?
  7. 7
    economictimes3 Sept, 09:07 am
    37 equity mutual funds deliver over 100 returns in 5 years. Are any of these part of your portfolio?
  8. 8
    mint3 Sept, 09:12 am
    Why this fund manager is bullish on the manufacturing theme Mint
  9. 9
    economictimes3 Sept, 11:13 am
    Quant Small Cap and Invesco India Mid Cap among 5 equity funds that deliver over 20 SIP returns in a decade - Growth of monthly mutual fund SIP investments
  10. 10
    economictimes3 Sept, 11:52 am
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Flexi Cap Fund turns Rs 10,000 monthly SIP to over Rs 7 crore in 28 years
  11. 11
    thefinancialexpress3 Sept, 01:34 pm
    Invesco, WhiteOak, Quant: What if 14 is better than 15 in large-cap funds?
  12. 12
    economictimes4 Sept, 03:56 am
    Best mid cap mutual funds to invest in September 2026
  13. 13
    economictimes4 Sept, 04:23 am
    MF Tracker: HSBC Midcap Fund turns Rs 10,000 SIP to over Rs 2 crore, emerges 3-year topper with 24 return

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Securities and Exchange Board of IndiaReserve Bank of India
Corporate
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual FundMotilal Oswal Private WealthAxis Mutual FundNippon India Mutual FundICICI Prudential Mutual FundDSP Mutual FundInvesco Mutual FundMirae Asset Mutual Fund

Story context

Category
Business
Location
Anand, Gujarat, India
Sources analysed
13
Last analysed
4 Sept 2026
Key entities
Mutual fundEquity (finance)IndiaMarket capitalizationInvescoIndian rupeeValuation (finance)FacebookCroreTwitterSession Initiation ProtocolStock