HDFC Flexi Cap and ICICI Prudential Value lead 2025 India MF leaderboard in early performance trends

Performance leadership within Indian equity mutual funds in 2025 so far is anchored by HDFC Flexi Cap Fund generating 6.62% returns and ICICI Prudential Value Fund returning 6.57%. HDFC Manufacturing Fund delivered 4.53% within the thematic category cluster. Resilient domestic demand, ongoing SIP strength and constructive sentiment from retail flows continue supporting capital allocation towards diversified and factor driven equity schemes. YTD outcomes must still be evaluated relative to mandate suitability, time horizon, and investor risk acceptance rather than a single point snapshot, given that rolling return dispersion remains driven by sector cycle normalization and market breadth variability.