New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- Equity markets have been going through a volatile phase, with sharp falls raising concerns among mutual fund investors about their investments and where to put their money.

In the 1-year period, the Nifty 50, a key benchmark for the equity market and mutual funds, has delivered a negative return of 12.71%, while the Nifty 500 has also declined by 9.80%, as of 23 October 2026.

Against this backdrop, it is better to look at which equity funds have managed to deliver positive returns across the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year horizons. Consistency across these periods can help investors identify schemes that have navigated different market conditions while generating positive returns over multiple time frames.

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