Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Aggressive Hybrid Funds Surge to ₹2.5L Crore
Aggressive hybrid mutual funds are becoming very popular.
These funds mix investments in both stocks and bonds, which helps them give good returns while also being a bit safer.
In October 2025, the total money invested in these funds reached ₹2.5 lakh crore, which is a big increase from last year.
More people are also investing in these funds, with the number of investors growing by 4 lakh in the past year.
These funds have given good returns over the past few years, with some funds giving more than 20% return over five years.
Experts say these funds are good for people who want a balance between growth and safety.
However, most of the money in these funds is invested in large companies, which might not be ideal for everyone.
Some top-performing funds include ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund and Mahindra Manulife Aggressive Hybrid Fund.
Aggressive hybrid mutual funds' assets surged to ₹2.5 lakh crore in October 2025, a 13% year-on-year increase.
The number of investor folios increased by 4 lakh to 60.44 lakh over the past year.
These funds blend equity and debt, delivering robust returns: 7% over 1 year, 16.5% over 2 years, and 17% over 5 years.
Top-performing funds include ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund (24.7% 5-year CAGR) and Mahindra Manulife Aggressive Hybrid Fund (20.4% 5-year CAGR).
Experts recommend these funds for investors with medium or lower risk appetite, offering a balanced approach to growth and stability.
- Who
- Investors in aggressive hybrid mutual funds
- What
- Surge in assets to ₹2.5 lakh crore in October 2025
- When
- Data as of October 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To inform investors about the growing popularity and performance of aggressive hybrid funds
- Category
- Aggressive hybrid mutual funds
- Asset Base Growth
- 13% year-on-year
- Investor Folios
- 60.44 lakh (as of October 2025)
- Equity-Debt Allocation
- 72% equity, 21% debt (average)
- Top Performing Funds
- ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund, Mahindra Manulife Aggressive Hybrid Fund, Bandhan, Edelweiss, Invesco India Aggressive Hybrid Funds
- Returns (2-year CAGR)
- 18-19.6%
- Returns (5-year CAGR)
- 16.5-24.7%
- Benchmark Returns (5-year)
- 13.1%
Sources
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