The year 2025 marked a notable shift from the broad-based gains of 2024, delivering an uneven experience for Indian mutual fund investors, with returns ranging from –20 per cent to 178 per cent. Equity performance diverged sharply, with large-cap funds displaying relative resilience, while small-cap strategies struggled amid heightened volatility. Thematic funds reflected sector-specific cycles rather than broad market momentum. Debt funds saw early gains fade as the year progressed, compressing returns in ...