Best Mutual Funds In India In 2026: Top 3 Overseas Mutual Funds That Gave Upto 45% Returns In One Year

Best Mutual Funds in India: The growing popularity of mutual fund investments in India has left investors searching for the best options that offer strong returns in the long term. Mutual fund investment also offers a window for retail investors in India to invest in international stock markets.

For investors looking to rebalance or restructure their portfolios in the new year, international equity mutual funds have emerged as a strong theme. Based on data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), select overseas equity funds have delivered returns of up to 45% over the past year. However, investors should note that past performance does not guarantee future returns, and investment decisions should be aligned with individual risk appetite and financial goals.

Up to 40% Returns: Mutual Funds in India Under an International Theme

Scheme Name	Benchmark	1-Year Return – Regular (%)	1-Year Return – Direct (%)	1-Year Return – Benchmark (%)
Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund	Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Stock Index	45.29	47.32	45.75
Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund	S&P Global 1200 TRI	36.42	37.04	—
Franklin Asian Equity Fund	75% MSCI Asia (Ex-Japan) Standard Index + 25% Nifty 500 Index	29.40	30.50	—

Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund

Nippon India is an open-ended equity scheme following a Taiwan-focused theme. As per the AMFI data, Nippon India Taiwan Equity fund has delivered around 47% returns in a one-year period, and aroubnd 37% return in a three-year duration.

Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund

Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund tracks 'S&P Global 1200 TRI' benchmark and has given around 36% returns in a one-year duration. As per the Aditya Birla Capital website, the mutual fund scheme has delivered around 16.48 % returns in a three-year duration, and around 11.70% returns in five year duration.

Franklin Asian Equity Fund

Franklin Asian Equity Fund is a 17-year-old international thematic old fund tracking benchmark indices like MSCI Asia (Ex-Japan) Standard Index, and Nifty 500 Index. The thematic mutual fund ha delivered around 29% returns in one year, 16% returns in three years, and around 9% returns in five years.

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