Equity Funds Surge: Up to 6% Gains in Late July 2026
By Market Desk
Discover how equity mutual funds achieved up to 6% returns in late July 2026, driven by strong performance in technology and logistics sectors. Top fund performances detailed.
Equity mutual funds experienced notable performance in the final week of July 2026, with some funds delivering returns as high as 6%. This surge, observed between July 27 and July 31, highlighted strength in specific sectors.
Analysis of 612 funds by ACE MF revealed that 15 top performers each surpassed a 3% gain during this period. The strongest performers were primarily concentrated within the technology and transportation & logistics sectors.
Leading Sectoral Gains
The technology sector demonstrated robust growth, with several funds posting significant returns. Investors saw strong performance from specialized tech-focused offerings.
Among technology funds, the SBI Technology Opp Fund achieved a 5.26% return, while the Aditya Birla SL Digital India Fund gained 4.46%. Other notable technology funds included Franklin India Technology Fund at 4.04% and ICICI Pru Technology Fund at 3.96%. Invesco India Technology Fund recorded 3.85%, HDFC Technology Fund 3.80%, and Kotak Technology Fund 3.65%.
The transportation & logistics sector also contributed significantly to the overall gains. Funds within this segment showed strong upward movement.
The ICICI Pru Transportation and Logistics Fund led its sector with a 4.21% return. This was complemented by the Kotak Transportation & Logistics Fund, which saw a 3.42% gain, and the Tata Digital India Fund at 3.40%. HDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund posted 3.14%, and UTI Transportation & Logistics Fund achieved 3.13%. SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund also performed well with a 3.02% return.
Diverse Performance Across Funds
Beyond these leading sectors, one value fund also made significant strides. The LIC MF Value Fund reported a strong return of 3.57%, indicating broader market strength in specific strategies.
The Samco Small Cap Fund rounded out the top performers, securing a 3% gain. These results underscore the varied opportunities present within the equity mutual fund landscape during the period.
Conversely, the majority of funds, numbering 597, showed a wide dispersion of returns. Their performance ranged from a loss of 10.09% to a gain of 2.96%.
The article noted that the top 10 worst-performing funds were all international funds, indicating specific challenges in that segment during the final week of July 2026.