Investing in mutual funds is not for the impatient.
Markets rise and fall, and only those who stay invested for the long term usually see real wealth creation.
One such example is the Nippon India Growth Mid Cap Fund – Direct Growth, which has completed 30 years.
Over three decades, this fund has turned small, disciplined investments into massive wealth.
Launched on October 8, 1995, it is the oldest scheme from Nippon India Mutual Fund.
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How ₹10,000 Monthly Became ₹26 Crore
Imagine investing ₹10,000 every month through a SIP.
Here’s how the numbers played out over time:
1 year: Invested ₹1.2 lakh → Value grew to ₹1,24,722 (7.75% return)
5 years: Invested ₹6 lakh → Grew to ₹9.67 lakh (19.39% return)
10 years: Invested ₹12 lakh → Became ₹34.18 lakh (19.95% return)
20 years: Invested ₹24 lakh → Grew to ₹1.64 crore (16.76% return)
30 years: Invested ₹36 lakh → Turned into about ₹24.96 crore (22.27% return)
From launch till January 2026, a total SIP investment of about ₹36.3 lakh reportedly grew to nearly ₹26 crore.
That’s the power of compounding combined with time and discipline.
What If You Invested a Lump Sum?
The fund has delivered around 22% annual returns over 30 years.
If someone had invested ₹1 lakh as a lump sum at launch and stayed invested for three decades, it could have grown to roughly ₹4 crore.
A ₹2 lakh investment could have multiplied even further.
The key takeaway: time in the market matters more than timing the market.
High Risk, High Reward
This is a mid-cap fund, and it falls under the “very high risk” category.
Mid-cap funds usually fluctuate more than large-cap funds.
Prices can move sharply during market ups and downs.
However, over the long term, this fund has rewarded investors who stayed patient.
Where Does the Fund Invest?
The fund mainly invests in:
Financials – 27.01%
Industrials – 18.36%
Consumer Discretionary – 15.93%
Healthcare – 11.06%
Technology – 8.33%
Its strong exposure to growing sectors has helped it deliver long-term returns.
Important Reminder
While the past performance looks impressive, mutual funds are market-linked investments.
Returns are never guaranteed, and future performance may differ from the past.
Investors should always assess their risk appetite and consult a certified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
The story of this fund shows what is possible — but only for those willing to stay invested through market cycles.