Index investing gains traction as Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 delivers 17.3% CAGR

Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund reported that its Nifty 500 Index Fund achieved a 17.3% compound annual growth rate as of September 30, 2025, supported by disciplined index tracking. Assets under management stood at ₹2,507 crore, while the MultiCap Fund delivered 14.1% CAGR on ₹4,310 crore AUM. Both funds recorded a modest 0.4% NAV dip on October 23. Experts credited diversified holdings and passive consistency for long-term outperformance, underscoring growing retail preference for index-based wealth creation strategies in India.