Best MNC Funds
Indian arms of multinationals — governance and brand strength.
Data updated · 7 direct-growth funds ranked by a transparent 0–100 Smart Score
| ⚖ VS | Fund | Score ↓ | Verdict | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | Sharpe | Sortino | Std Dev | Alpha | Beta | VR★ | P/E | Expense | AUM | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICICI Pru MNC ICICI Pru | 78 | Strong Buy | 8.4% | 11.8% | 12.4% | 0.71 | 0.63 | 13.9 | 0.9 | 0.73 | — | — | 1.19% | ₹1.8k Cr | 7.2y | |
| Kotak MNC Kotak | 77 | Buy | 21.9% | — | — | 0.55 | 0.76 | 14.0 | 10.4 | 0.86 | — | 40.3 | 0.86% | ₹2.2k Cr | 1.8y | |
| UTI MNC Gr Dir UTI | 53 | Hold | 1.3% | 9.9% | 8.7% | 0.45 | 0.38 | 14.8 | -2.9 | 0.78 | 4★ | 33.1 | 1.35% | ₹2.8k Cr | 13.7y | |
| SBI MNC SBI | 52 | Hold | 16.9% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 0.25 | 0.21 | 13.5 | -4.7 | 0.66 | 2★ | 41.2 | 1.38% | ₹6.5k Cr | 13.7y | |
| Nippon India MNC Nippon India | 49 | Hold | 5.6% | — | — | 0.24 | 0.33 | 12.6 | 6.2 | 0.84 | — | 33.8 | 1.33% | ₹439 Cr | 1.2y | |
| HDFC MNC HDFC | 24 | Avoid | 5.0% | 8.0% | — | 0.28 | 0.15 | 16.3 | -6.5 | 0.90 | — | 38.1 | 1.99% | ₹553 Cr | 3.5y | |
| ABSL MNC Gr Dir Aditya Birla Sun Life | 23 | Avoid | -4.6% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 0.40 | 0.14 | 16.4 | -3.6 | 0.83 | — | — | 1.45% | ₹3.3k Cr | 13.7y |
MNC funds — quick answers
›Which is the best MNC mutual fund right now?
ICICI Pru MNC currently ranks #1 of 7 MNC funds with a FundLens Smart Score of 78/100 (Strong Buy). It returned 11.8% over 3 years and 12.4% over 5 years at a 1.19% expense ratio (direct plan). Rankings are recomputed from data updated 03 Sept 2026.
›Which MNC fund has the best risk-adjusted returns?
Kotak MNC leads the category on the Sortino ratio at 0.76 (Sharpe 0.55) — meaning it has delivered the most return per unit of downside risk among MNC funds.
›Which MNC fund has the lowest expense ratio?
Kotak MNC charges 0.86% a year (direct plan) — the lowest in the category. Lower fees compound in your favour over long holding periods.
›Which is the smallest MNC fund by AUM?
Nippon India MNC manages ₹439 Cr, the smallest in the category. Smaller funds can be nimbler, but check track record and costs before treating size alone as an edge.
›How long should I stay invested in a MNC fund?
MNC funds carry high risk, so a horizon of 5+ years is generally sensible. Indian arms of multinationals — governance and brand strength. This is research, not investment advice.
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