Top 10 Asset Management Companies (AMCs) 

Here is the curated list of the top 10 asset management companies (AMCs) in India for 2025:

1. HDFC Asset Management Company (HDFC AMC)

• AUM: ₹4,60,000 Crore
• Performance: 12.8% (1-Year), 15.6% (3-Year), 13.9% (5-Year)
• Fund Count: Equity (35), Debt (28), Hybrid (28)

HDFC AMC is best known for its consistency in performance across different market cycles. Its portfolio mix includes 35 equity funds with an excellent three-year return of 15.6%, and thus, it always remains on the long-term investor's choice list.

2. ICICI Prudential AMC

• AUM: ₹4,20,000 Crore
• Performance: 11.5% (1-Year), 14.2% (3-Year), 12.7% (5-Year)
• Fund Count: Equity (30), Debt (25), Hybrid (10)

ICICI Prudential AMC features balanced performance and brilliance in hybrid fund management. The company's innovation and ability to respond quickly to changes in the market's performance have won investor confidence.

3. SBI Funds Management

• AUM: ₹3,80,000 Crore
• Performance: 10.9% (1-Year), 13.8% (3-Year), 11.9% (5-Year)
• Fund Count: Equity (28), Debt (22), Hybrid (8)

SBI Funds Management is a government-backed entity known for stability and reliability, which makes it highly preferred among conservative investors.

4. Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC

• AUM: ₹3,50,000 Crore
• Performance: 12.2% (1-Year), 14.9% (3-Year), 13.3% (5-Year)
• Fund Count: Equity (32), Debt (20), Hybrid (9)

Known for its strategic focus on equity funds, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC offers the perfect combination of growth and value investment potential.

5. Nippon India AMC

• AUM: ₹3,10,000 Crore
• Performance: 11.7% (1-Year), 15.1% (3-Year), 12.6% (5-Year)
• Fund Count: Equity (27), Debt (24), Hybrid (11)

Nippon India AMC combines innovation with consistent returns, and it has exceptional performance in managing equity funds.

6. Kotak Mahindra AMC

• AUM: ₹2,90,000 Crore
• Performance: 13.1% (1-Year), 16.3% (3-Year), 14.5% (5-Year)
• Fund Count: Equity (25), Debt (18), Hybrid (7)

Kotak Mahindra AMC is the best AMC in terms of fund management performance, providing the highest three-year and five-year returns among the top AMCs.

7. Axis AMC

• AUM: ₹2,70,000 Crore
• Performance: 11.3% (1-Year), 13.5% (3-Year), 11.8% (5-Year)
• Fund Count: Equity (22), Debt (19), Hybrid (6)

Axis AMC has efficient funds that follow a steadfast approach of disciplined fund management for steady growth, which makes the fund house pretty attractive from a mid-term perspective.

8. UTI AMC

• AUM: ₹2,50,000 Crore
• Performance: 12.4% (1-Year), 15.8% (3-Year), 13.2% (5-Year)
• Fund Count: Equity (29), Debt (23), Hybrid (9)

With more than two decades of experience in the market, UTI AMC combines heritage with innovation to ensure consistent returns.

9. IDFC AMC

• AUM: ₹2,20,000 Crore
• Performance: 10.7% (1-Year), 12.9% (3-Year), 11.1% (5-Year)
• Fund Count: Equity (20), Debt (16), Hybrid (5)

IDFC AMC is among the biggest debt fund houses for the risk-averse investor.

10. DSP Investment Managers

• AUM: ₹2,10,000 Crore
• Performance: 13.6% (1-Year), 16.9% (3-Year), 14.8% (5-Year)
• Fund Count: Equity (24), Debt (15), Hybrid (8)

DSP has had the highest returns across all timeframes and is, hence, a sure winner among growth-oriented investors.

Conclusion

The choice of AMC depends upon the investor's financial goals, risk appetite, and investment horizon. These top 10 AMCs in India will offer something for everyone: diversified portfolios or competitive returns, thus making mutual fund investments accessible and rewarding.