2) Debt funds (stability focus)
Debt funds invest in fixed-income instruments and are often considered when you want relatively more stability than equity, while still accepting interest-rate and credit risks.
3) Hybrid funds (balanced mix)
Hybrid funds combine equity and debt to balance growth potential and stability.
states investors can choose from 500+ schemes across categories, including equity, debt, hybrid, sectoral, and international funds—so you can match the fund category to your objective rather than forcing your objective to fit a limited menu.