Looking Beyond EPF? These Retirement Mutual Funds Delivered Up To 21% Returns

Summary

The mutual fund industry's assets under management have increased nearly threefold, from Rs 33.06 trillion in May 2021 to Rs 81.58 trillion in May 2026, reflecting growing investor confidence. Several retirement-oriented mutual fund schemes have delivered strong returns over the last five years, with the ICICI Prudential Retirement Pure Equity Fund topping the category with a five-year annualized return of 21.34 percent. These retirement funds typically invest in a mix of equity and debt instruments, and have been designed to help investors accumulate wealth for their post-retirement years.