This document provides an overview of mutual funds and investment options in India. It discusses the different types of mutual funds classified by structure, nature, investment objectives and other schemes. Open-ended, close-ended and interval schemes are described by their structure. Equity, debt and balanced funds are outlined by their nature. Growth, income and balanced funds are differentiated by their investment objectives. Other schemes discussed include tax saving schemes, index schemes and sector specific schemes. The document provides high-level information on mutual fund classifications and investment categories in India.