For new comer, it is recommended to start with Balanced fund as it will balanced your portfolio & minimize the risk when there is downfall in the market (although, now completely).
Balanced fund from ICICI, ABSL, Frankline & SBI are good ones.
Invest in any two fund above.
Keep long term view i.e. 5 to 10 years.
Invest through SIP & opt for DIRECT-GROWTH option.
Do your own research which will enhance your knowledge.
Don’t panic, when market crashes. Continue your SIP.
There are a lot of factors through which you should shortlist the funds you should invest in, such as your age, your risk taking ability, how long you’re going to stay invested etc.
Since you haven’t mentioned any of that, here are a few types of mutual fundsyou can consider:
Here’s a list of mutual funds that are performing well right now:
Equity Funds:
Principal Emerging Bluechip Fund (Small/Mid cap Fund)
L&T Midcap Fund (Small/Mid cap Fund)
ABSL Equity Fund (Large cap Fund)
Motilal Oswal Most Focused 35 Fund (Large cap Fund)
Debt Funds:
HDFC Medium Term Opportunities Fund
SBI Regular Savings Fund