The 5 largest mid-cap funds' stress test verdict

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But first, what is a stress test?

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Why are fund houses conducting it?

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Contd…

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The results

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#1 HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities

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#2 Kotak Emerging Equity

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#3 Axis Midcap

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#4 Nippon India Growth

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#5 SBI Magnum Midcap

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Please note

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